Abstract: A solar cell assembly includes a number of film solar cells which are arranged in a row, in which row the front edge of a preceding solar cell overlaps the back edge of an adjacent subsequent solar cell and the overlapping corners of said overlapping edges are connected to each other. Each overlapping corner of a solar cell has at least one aperture, each aperture of a solar cell being in register with an aperture of the adjacent solar cell and said registered apertures each accommodating a connection element.

Abstract: Solar panel includes solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting the sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment members for attaching the sheet elements to the frame. The attachment members include one or more pretensioned strings, the sheet elements being attached to the strings. Preferably, the sheet elements are composed of flexible material and are attached to the string in a corrugated shape, wherein the sheet elements are provided with at least one row of apertures for weaving a string through successive apertures of the row.

Abstract: Solar panel comprising solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting said sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment means for attaching said sheet elements to the frame, wherein that, the attachment means comprise one or more pretensioned strings, the sheet elements being attached to said strings. According to the invention it is preferred that the sheet elements are composed of flexible material and are attached to the string in a corrugated shape, wherein the sheet elements are provided with at least one row of apertures for weaving a string through successive apertures of said row.

Abstract: A panel assembly for space applications comprises a plurality of panels. The panels are pivotally interconnected, such that the assembly can be in a folded position and a deployed position. The assembly is arranged to enable synchronization of the movement of the panels. The assembly comprises main panels and connection elements, wherein the main panels are each pivotally connected to a connection element in each case. A yoke is provided that has an upper rod and a lower rod. The yoke can move the panel assembly from a folded position proximate to the satellite wall towards a deployed position, wherein the assembly extends outwardly from the satellite wall.