# Concentrated Solar Simulator

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Satellite Applications Catapult](/buyers/satellite-applications-catapult/contract-awards)
- Published: 1 December 2022
- Planned start: 3 April 2023
- Planned end: 29 March 2024
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 611de690-4bc8-477e-b92c-677033d07a9f-595519
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf6e0bdc-0ffa-4c0d-94b4-cd662b181988

## Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult and its partners are investigating concentrator photovoltaics and multi-junction solar cells for space-based solar power and terrestrial use cases\. They have identified a need for a concentrated solar simulator facility in the UK\. The required setup includes: - Concentrated solar simulator, capable of AM0 and AM1\.5 spectrum light \(with appropriate filters\) and a variable concentration ratio with an upper bound above 500x\. The illuminated area should be at least 10 mm by 10 mm\. - System enclosure for optical safety - Sample holders - I-V cell test equipment and software - Calibrated reference cells - Power supply and control unit \(or control PC\)

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611de690-4bc8-477e-b92c-677033d07a9f-595519)