# Large Area Concentrated Solar Simulator

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Satellite Applications Catapult.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Satellite Applications Catapult](/buyers/satellite-applications-catapult/contract-awards)
- Published: 1 December 2022
- Contract start: 3 April 2023
- Contract end: 29 March 2024
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: d562230b-4b69-477b-b3bf-404fc8b97faf-595518
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a15f50-efb2-4191-bb89-c9dab6e23dff

## 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 large-area concentrated solar simulator facility in the UK\. The required setup includes: - Concentrated solar simulator, capable of AM0 and AM1\.5 spectrum light \(with appropriate filters\)\. The illuminated area should be at least 1 m by 1 m\. - System enclosure for optical safety - 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/d562230b-4b69-477b-b3bf-404fc8b97faf-595518)