Meyerberg Will Produce Ultra-thin Silicon Solar Cells For Space Use!

It is reported that Meyerberg Technology Co., Ltd. and Solestial Inc. recently announced a strategic partnership to produce the next generation of ultra-thin silicon solar cells for space travel.

The two companies plan to combine Solestial's radiation resistant solar cells and flexible modules with Mayer Berg's heterojunction technology, which have been optimized for long-term performance under space conditions. Solestial's proprietary metallization process and cosmic radiation damage reduction technology will be used to manufacture solar cells to provide the efficiency and reliability required for in orbit operation.

Solestial will supply its ultra-thin, radiation resistant silicon chips to Meyerberg. This Swiss photovoltaic company will then use its heterojunction technology to process it and send it back to Solestial's production base in Tempe, Arizona for metallization, completion, and integration into flexible solar modules.

This collaboration will enable Solestial to supply sufficient solar cell modules annually starting from the middle of next year to equip hundreds of spacecraft. The production plan is scheduled to start on September 1, 2024.