DragonSCALES solar cells to introduce on Sparkwing in-orbit demonstrator

• Ingenious solar innovation business, mPower Technology, has actually announced that its DragonSCALES solar cell prototype has completed integration and also testing on a Sparkwing in-orbit solar array technology demonstrator in preparation for incorporation on Momentus' Vigoride transfer vehicle launch happening in the 4th quarter of 2020.

DragonSCALES was established to offer a low-cost, voltage-adjustable, high packaging aspect and also lightweight solar power module that simplifies panel setting up as well as is made for the needs of business LEO (reduced earth orbit) satellite constellations.

The Sparkwing team has presented a groundbreaking new technique in the direction of inexpensive, fast-delivery solar arrays for smallsats by offering a brochure technique for standard solar array versions, similar to the auto sector. The team has an interest in mPower's solar cell modern technology because of its prospective to use an one-of-a-kind combination of price and also efficiency benefits for next-gen solar arrays.

DragonSCALES allow disruptive, brand-new techniques to solar applications by leveraging little, sophisticated silicon cells integrated on an adaptable substrate in a patented, very interconnected architecture. They give unprecedented renovations in system price, weight, flexibility, strength, and simplicity of installment and system combination.

For emerging satellite missions, keys are constantly looking for alternative photovoltaic or pv setting up (PVA) solutions that bring more power at lower rate factors as well as shorter distribution schedules. Silicon-based DragonSCALES services give a feasible, evaluated alternative for room power applications with innovative architecture, unequaled performance, structured manufacturing as well as reduced price per watt.

" mPower is interfering with the area power market with its alternate strategy to solar power," claimed Kevin Hell, head of state and also CEO of mPower Technology. "The Sparkwing group requires a resilient, versatile, economical solar solution for their cutting-edge smallsat solar array item, and also DragonSCALES is the perfect fit offered its simplicity of combination as well as unique capability to fulfill tailored mission demands."

"We are extremely thinking about the launch of this demonstrator along with mPower as well as Momentus, as well as looking forward to the in-orbit results. At Sparkwing, we are always searching for advanced modern technologies that will certainly alter the strategy to area power in succeeding goals. We're closely adhering to the mPower growth." said Marloes van Put, that is leading the Sparkwing campaign.