Published on: April 2026
“SATELLITE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM : A REVIEW OF DESIGN,OPERATION AND OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES”
Gayatri Shreeram Borse Shagun Akhilesh Mishra Sakshi Ashish Bansod Shivam Amol Salunke Ajay Rawaba Yelke
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At the core, solar panels (solar array) capture energy from the sun. This energy is then regulated and routed through a power conditioning and distribution unit (PCDU), which manages how electricity flows within the system. The system also includes lithium-ion batteries that store energy for use when solar power is unavailable, such as during eclipses. Inside the PCDU, several components handle tasks like voltage regulation, battery charging control, and power distribution across different buses. These buses supply electricity to various loads, including low-voltage devices, secondary systems, heaters, and main system loads.
Additionally, the diagram highlights control and safety elements, such as logic units and release mechanisms, as well as monitoring features like temperature sensors. Overall, the figure explains how a spacecraft ensures a stable and reliable power supply by integrating solar generation, battery storage, and intelligent power management
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Borse, G. S., Mishra, S. A., Bansod, S. A., Salunke, S. A. & Yelke, A. R. (2026). “Satellite Electrical Power System : A Review of Design,Operation and Optimization Techniques”. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.158
Borse, Gayatri, et al.. "“Satellite Electrical Power System : A Review of Design,Operation and Optimization Techniques”." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.158.
Borse, Gayatri,Shagun Mishra,Sakshi Bansod,Shivam Salunke, and Ajay Yelke. "“Satellite Electrical Power System : A Review of Design,Operation and Optimization Techniques”." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.158.
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