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Growing solar cells on nothing
Solar cells are grown on slices of the expensive metal Germanium. Reducing the thickness of the metal used results in thinner, lighter and cheaper solar cells for future missions (Image: Umicore/ ESA)
Solar cells are grown on slices of the expensive metal Germanium. Reducing the thickness of the metal used results in thinner, lighter and cheaper solar cells for future missions (Image: Umicore/ ESA)
