mPower Technology develops DragonSCALES™, an ultralight solar cell technology designed for high-volume production and rapid deployment in space applications. This technology provides a cost-effective and resilient power solution for satellite constellations and space logistics, addressing the need for reliable energy sources in harsh environments.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional solar cell technologies for space applications often struggle to balance performance, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and resilience, hindering the deployment of large satellite constellations and advanced space missions. Existing solutions may be too expensive for high-volume production, lack the flexibility to adapt to diverse mission requirements, or fail to withstand the harsh conditions of space.
Solution
mPower Technology provides DragonSCALES™, an ultralight solar cell technology designed to overcome the limitations of conventional space-based power solutions. DragonSCALES™ utilizes a modular, customizable architecture that enables high-volume production and rapid deployment, significantly reducing costs. The technology's inherent resilience ensures consistent performance in extreme space environments, while its scalability supports a wide range of applications, from satellite constellations to lunar and deep-space missions. By offering an unprecedented combination of scalability, customizability, affordability, and resilience, DragonSCALES™ empowers the future of space exploration and commercialization.
Target Audience
mPower Technology serves satellite manufacturers, space logistics providers, and government agencies seeking reliable, cost-effective solar power solutions for satellite constellations, lunar missions, and space-based infrastructure.
Features
- Ultralight solar cells for maximum power-to-weight ratio
- Scalable design enabling high-volume, automated production
- Customizable architecture adaptable to diverse mission requirements and spacecraft designs
- High resilience to radiation, thermal cycling, and other harsh space environments
- Modular, plug-and-play integration for simplified assembly and deployment
- Compatibility with flexible and rigid solar array substrates
- Manufacturing capacity of 1.5 MW annually, with plans for expansion