Merida Aerospace Revolutionizes Space Solar Energy with Perovskite Cells
- Merida Aerospace pioneers perovskite solar cells for LEO satellites, promising enhanced performance and cost-effectiveness. A game-changer in space exploration.
Tampa-based aerospace company Merida Aerospace is developing perovskite solar cells specifically designed for use in space. The company aims to enhance the performance and economy of these cells for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. LEO satellites rely on solar panels as their primary power source, and perovskite cells offer advantages over the commonly used gallium arsenide solar panels. Perovskite cells are cost-effective due to simplified manufacturing processes and offer flexibility and versatility for various applications.
Merida Aerospace, known for manufacturing all components integral to space exploration, is currently working on the project. The company's research engineer, Andrea Marquez, highlights the resilience of perovskite solar cells to high-energy radiation in space conditions and their enhanced light absorption capabilities influenced by space temperatures. This development could lead to more efficient and economical solar cells for LEO satellites.
How is Merida Aerospace enhancing perovskite solar cells for use in space?
- Merida Aerospace is developing perovskite solar cells specifically designed for use in space.
- The company aims to enhance the performance and economy of these cells for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
- LEO satellites rely on solar panels as their primary power source, and perovskite cells offer advantages over the commonly used gallium arsenide solar panels.
- Perovskite cells are cost-effective due to simplified manufacturing processes.
- Perovskite cells offer flexibility and versatility for various applications.
- Merida Aerospace, known for manufacturing all components integral to space exploration, is currently working on the project.
- The company's research engineer, Andrea Marquez, highlights the resilience of perovskite solar cells to high-energy radiation in space conditions.
- Perovskite cells also have enhanced light absorption capabilities influenced by space temperatures.
- This development could lead to more efficient and economical solar cells for LEO satellites.
