Abstract: A device (D), dedicated to photovoltaic conversion under high spectral irradiance has: i) a photovoltaic cell (CP) having a lower face provided with a conductive layer (CC) and an upper face (FSC) provided with a carrier collection grid (G). The device also has ii) at least one protective screen (EP) made of glass placed above the cell (CP) and limitation means (SC) responsible, when the device (D) is placed under strong incident radiation of a known spectrum, for limiting the access of a part of this incident radiation to the cell (CP) so as to reduce its thermal heating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated assembly (1) comprising at least two panels (4-7) which are positioned close to a solar generator. The aforementioned panels are articulated in pairs such they can pivot between a stacked configuration, in which the panels are stacked on top of one another, and an unstacked or deployed position, in which the panels are disposed essentially in one plane, said panels being interconnected by means of a hinge. According to the invention, the hinge element is formed by at least one Carpentier coupling (11) which performs the following two functions: (i) in the stacked configuration and during deployment, the coupling generates a permanent driving torque which moves the panels into the unstacked configuration; and (ii), in the unstacked configuration, the coupling provides a mechanical restraint for the panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated assembly (1) comprising at least two panels (4-7) which are positioned close to a solar generator. The aforementioned panels are articulated in pairs such they can pivot between a stacked configuration, in which the panels are stacked on top of one another, and an unstacked or deployed position, in which the panels are disposed essentially in one plane, said panels being interconnected by means of a hinge. According to the invention, the hinge element is formed by at least one Carpentier coupling (11) which performs the following two functions: (i) in the stacked configuration and during deployment, the coupling generates a permanent driving torque which moves the panels into the unstacked configuration; and (ii), in the unstacked configuration, the coupling provides a mechanical restraint for the panels.