MAIN FEATURES • High efficiency solar arrays for satellite classes from PICOSatellites to Minisatellites. • Our assembly procedures are compatible with a range of solar cell types from a range of manufacturers. o Providing fast, quality, custom solutions based on cell availability and cost. (We have delivered two 24W solar arrays in 5 weeks from order). • Clyde Space has developed a low-cost assembly method based on traditional techniques using heritage, space-qualified materials. • Clyde Space have experience in the use of various solar panel substrates including carbon fibre composite panels, aluminium and PCB based. • Our PCB substrates can incorporate magnetorquers coils….

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Clyde Space solar array design and manufacturing techniques have been developed based on traditional solar array assembly techniques, but adapted to reduce assembly costs in order to meet the tighter budget needs of the small satellite community…. POWER SYSTEM AND MISSION DESIGN EXPERIENCE Unlike most solar panel manufacturers, Clyde Space also produce high performance small satellite electrical power systems and batteries. In addition, our have extensive experience in the design of space missions, this enables us to understand customer requirements and to advise on solar array configuration to achieve optimum power levels. Continuous Development Clyde Space operates a system of continuous development. We assess our procedures and suppliers to determine whether we can reduce costs whilst at the same time maintaining quality. For example, our development of PCB substrate techniques eliminates solar panel wiring and bus-baring at the end of columns; saving significant assembly time.

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