The next generation of space power
High-performance, scalable solar power for space, built on SunDrive’s world-record breaking direct-copper plating HJT technology.
With 10MW+ cell metallisation production capability, SunDrive can provide space-grade ultra-thin silcon cells from our facility in Sydney, Australia.
- Copper HJT platform
- Ultra-thin silicon
- Cell-to-module development
Space solar, engineered from the cell up.
A configurable silicon solar platform for space applications, combining high-efficiency cell technology with module and interconnection development.
Copper HJT solar cells
High-efficiency silicon with advanced, patent protected direct copper metallisation technology.
Module development
Tailored approaches to form factor, integration and interconnection.
Mission collaboration
A development pathway shaped around customer requirements.
Ultra thin.
More power.
Less mass.
A platform built to scale.
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High performance in a compact footprint
21-22% efficiency at AM0, delivered by fine copper metallisation for efficient current collection and more active surface area.
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Lightweight by design
Compatibility with ultra-thin silicon, down to 50μm, for lower-mass solar architectures.
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Robust performance, powered by copper
Copper contacts and low-stress interconnection development support demanding mission environments.
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Designed for radiation tolerance
Engineered for the harsh environment of space, ultra-thin copper plated HJT silicon preserves performance under radiation, exposure, with an architecture that supports in-orbit recovery.
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Built to scale
Copper offers an abundant alternative to silver, paired with manufacturing processes designed to scale.
From cell design to spacecraft interface.
Cell optimisation
Cell architecture, patterning and metallisation tailored to customer and application needs.
Module and interconnect development
Low-stress connection approaches and form-factor optimisation for mission concepts.
Testing and validation
Environmental and durability evaluation to mature technology toward mission readiness.
Cell and Module Manufacturing
From our Sydney facility, capacity and capability to supply finished products.
Tooling and Equipment
Design, development and supply of commercial-scale tooling and equipment for high-performance cell plating
Manufacturing capability behind the mission.
SunDrive combines proprietary chemistry, process development and purpose-built automation to make advanced solar technology repeatable.
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Develop
Materials, cell stacks and process concepts.
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Validate
Testing and iteration through the development cycle.
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Build
In-house tooling and manufacturing know-how.
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Supply
MW-scale production of cells, cell interconnect circuits, and modules.
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Scale
A pathway to GW-scale local manufacturing and equipment integration.
Let’s build the next generation of space power.
