26%-Efficient Copper Solar Cells Tested to Power 440-Pound Spacecraft

26%-efficient copper solar cells tested to power 440-pound spacecraft

To develop a flight-ready product, two Australian companies, SunDrive Solar and Space Machines Company (SMC), have partnered for the project.

Infinity and beyond: Aussie solar tech bound for space

Space Machines Company (SMC) and SunDrive Solar have started a research and development collaboration to design, build, and test solar panels for spacecraft. The commercially driven partnership aims to establish […] The post Infinity and beyond: Aussie solar tech bound for space appeared first on Energy Source & Distribution.

SunDrive targets space applications with copper solar cell tech - pv magazine Global

SunDrive Solar, the developer of unique copper-based PV technology, has joined forces with Sydney-based space hardware and software manufacturer Space Machines Company to develop Australian-made solar arrays for spacecraft. The post SunDrive targets space applications with copper solar cell tech appeared first on pv magazine Global.

SunDrive targets space applications with copper solar cell tech

SunDrive Solar, the developer of unique copper-based PV technology, has joined forces with Sydney-based space hardware and software manufacturer Space Machines Company to develop Australian-made solar arrays for spacecraft.