Surrey researchers collaborate with Space Power on laser beaming satellite power technology. This innovative project develops a new way to deliver continuous energy to satellites in orbit, solving one of the biggest limitations of traditional solar power.
TeDe, our terrestrial demonstrator, showcases the potential of our laser beams on Earth. But next year, we’re heading into orbit…
How Are Satellites Powered In Space
In 2019, during the ESA Power Workshop, engineers confronted the dilemma of limited solar power for spacecraft. Unable to boost the Sun’s intensity or enlarge solar panels indefinitely, they turned their attention to a clever workaround: making panels thicker. By layering micron-thick substrates atop one another, they effectively expanded the solar spectrum captured by each […]