Proton exposure
Engineered dopant profiles support carrier collection as displacement damage accumulates in the lattice.
Applications / Space Applications
High-Performance Solar Wafer Technology for Satellites
NexWafe delivers advanced solar wafers for space applications, engineered to meet the demanding requirements of satellites. Our ultra-thin silicon wafers enable high-efficiency solar cells for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
EpiNex® ultra-thin wafers
Built for Low Earth Orbit satellites.
LEO satellite constellations are transforming global connectivity, driving a rapidly scaling demand for lightweight, cost-effective, high-efficiency space power.
EpiNex® wafers enable ultra-thin cells that reduce mass and volume, key to lowering launch costs and maximizing power output in space. With excellent radiation tolerance and consistent quality, EpiNex® is a strong fit for the evolving needs of “Space 2.0” platforms.
Performance under extreme conditions
Radiation resilience engineered into the bulk silicon.
NexWafe uses epitaxial deposition to manufacture solar wafers. Using epitaxy, NexWafe is able to spatially position an electric field in the bulk silicon to optimize extraction of carriers to the contacts, away from the radiation-damaged zone, before they can recombine. This is a new capability for space cell designers to optimize mission performance.
Drift-field design
An internal field positioned away from the radiation-damaged zone helps preserve carrier collection over the mission.
Mission duration
Retaining useful output over time supports power strategies aimed at longer LEO mission life.
Applications across the space industry
NexWafe solar wafers are designed for a wide range of space and aerospace applications.
With a focus on efficiency and performance, NexWafe is advancing the future of solar power in space while reducing launch costs for space players. Our technology supports the growing need for reliable, lightweight, and high-performance photovoltaic solutions across the global space industry, while enabling reshoring through cost-competitiveness.
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