We lack ultra-lightweight, high-efficiency solar cells resistant to orbital radiation degradation.

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Energetic protons and electrons in Earth's Van Allen belts degrade standard solar panel efficiency over time. Radiation-hardened perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells are needed to maintain high power-to-weight ratios.

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Category: Climate Environment

Added by: Ian Patel

Created at: 2026-07-22T08:00:00Z

Horizon: 2028

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We lack ultra-lightweight, high-efficiency solar cells resistant to orbital radiation degradation.

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