Imagine solar panels made of tiny, hair-like wires that don't break down when hit by harsh space radiation. These cells can be peeled off their base and stuck onto thin, flexible sheets, making them incredibly light. It's like moving from heavy glass panels to a high-tech, energy-generating sticker for satellites.
Current space solar cells are often heavy and degrade under radiation. There is a need for lightweight, flexible, and radiation-hard power sources that can maintain high efficiency in orbit.
The project is developing triple-junction nanowire solar cells and III-V nanowire MOSFETs for wireless power. They have created a peel-off process to transfer these cells onto flexible substrates.
If you are a satellite manufacturer dealing with power degradation from space radiation — this project developed triple junction nanowire cells that could reach 47% efficiency. This allows for smaller, lighter power arrays without sacrificing energy output.
If you are an IoT developer dealing with battery replacement in remote or extreme environments — this project developed III-V nanowire MOSFETs for wireless energy transmission. This enables self-powered nodes that don't require physical wiring or frequent battery changes.
If you are a sensor company dealing with the need for lightweight, bendable power sources — this project developed a peel-off technology to transfer cells onto flexible polymer films. This allows for the integration of power generation directly into stretchable electronics.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project aims to reduce costs by implementing wafer re-use through peel-off techniques.
The project is working to scale up wafer size to 100mm² and develop 1x1 cm² modules. An industrial advisor from Azur Space Solar is assisting with the scalability strategy.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project includes an exploitation strategy guided by an industrial advisor.
The technology uses a peel-off method to create thin films on flexible substrates, allowing for the creation of large deployable photovoltaic panels.
The project period runs from 2024-09-01 to 2028-08-31, suggesting the technology is currently in the development and testing phase.
The consortium consists of 6 partners from 4 countries (DE, EL, ES, SE). It is heavily research-oriented, with 3 universities and 3 research organizations. While there are 0 direct industrial partners in the core consortium, the inclusion of 1 SME and an industrial advisor from Azur Space Solar indicates a clear path toward commercial exploitation.
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