Skite Solar develops perovskite solar cells for spacecraft
Skite Solar develops perovskite solar cells for spacecraft. Demand for power in orbit is growing faster than the supply of space-grade solar cells. Satellite builders face long lead times, high prices, and dependence on a narrow supply base. Perovskites deliver high efficiency from a thin, lightweight absorber made by processes that scale far faster than conventional space cells. Skite Solar is a spin-out from PSL University supported by ESA BIC, Airbus, Starburst and CDL Space. Based in the Paris region, building European capacity for space solar power.