Flexible lightweight multi-junction solar cells and modules with enhanced performance for efficient light harvesting in outer space

The UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA TOR VERGATA in Belgium from Europe region has released this tender for Flexible lightweight multi-junction solar cells and modules with enhanced performance for efficient light harvesting in outer space The exponential growth of satellite launches and, in general, of in-orbit activities calls for technological breakthroughs in cost-effective solar energy harvesting technologies for Space deployment. JUMP INTO SPACE envisions a high-efficient, lightweight and flexible, stable and sustainable alternative to currently available photovoltaic systems for in-space energy harvesting, via an unexplored synergetic coupling of groundbreaking concepts. All-perovskite tandem solar cells, based on advanced contact materials and finely tuned perovskite absorbers, will be developed to ensure high efficiency (30% at AM0 targeted here, but capable of overcoming the single-junction Shockley–Queisser limit). The devices will be endowed with a pioneering, lightweight and flexible, multi-purpose photonic substrate, designed and optimized to embody the dual function of environment shielding and light management boost, while being remarkably stable against high-energy radiation and atomic oxygen erosion. The optimized all-perovskite tandem solar cells will be manufactured on the multi-purpose photonic substrates and thoroughly tested to deliver unprecedentedly high specific power and prove their stability for Space operation in low-orbit conditions. JUMP INTO SPACE all-perovskite tandem cells on innovative multi-purpose photonic flexible substrates will be game-changers for the next generation of Space Solar Power, e.g. allowing lightweight stowing in rollable platforms, for powering novel propulsion apparatus for in-space mobility and a wide range of spacecrafts and applications e.g. systems for active debris removal, micro- and cube-sats. They could also be deployed in Space-Based Solar Power plants and, through novel, properly designed transmission technologies, power various in-space applications, such as Moon or Mars human bases, or even provide Earth with continuous energy from space. with tender notice no. 101162377 published on 09 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 30 Sep 2028. This tender is sourced from Cordis and is eligible for suppliers interested in Solar energy. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15358058.