[Solar: U.S. DOE Doubles Down on Space Solar Cell Manufacturing R&D]

Published: Sep 14, 2026 09:11

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The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking space solar cell manufacturing solutions that combine low mass, radiation tolerance and durability, with plans to fund 7 to 11 R&D projects. The space economy is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2040. Conventional space cells rely on germanium and other critical minerals, and next-generation technologies are working to remove that dependency.

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