space-based solar

A Chinese satellite carrying prototype heterojunction solar modules produced by the leading PV manufacturer JA has been launched into Earth’s orbit.

Japanese petroleum firm Idemitsu Kosan has established its first US-based development laboratory for space-grade copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cells.

The US has launched a US$12 million R&D fund that will support projects to produce solar panels for use in space.

Social media tech giant Meta has signed an agreement to procure power from space-based solar power startup, Overview Energy.

Meyer Burger and Solestial have announced a 'strategic partnership' to scale the manufacturing of silicon solar technology for use in space.

The European Space Agency (ESA) will present an initiative aiming to deliver space-based solar power at a conference in London this week.