Structural element having thin-film solar cell and thin-film antenna element

A structural element, such as for use in conjunction with a satellite, may include one or more thin film solar cells supported on a substrate and a plurality of thin film antenna elements supported on a carrier layer. The substrate serves as a ground plane of the antenna element. 一种诸如用于与卫星结合使用的结构元件，所述结构元件可包括支撑在基底上的一个或多个薄膜太阳能电池和支撑在载体层上的多个薄膜天线元件。所述基底用作所述天线元件的接地平面。