Verde develops ultra‑thin perovskite solar panels that deliver dramatically higher power‑to‑mass ratios than conventional silicon, enabling lightweight, rollable arrays for space and defense applications. Their technology offers up to 100× lower cost potential, 1000× greater radiation tolerance, and demonstrated efficiencies above 24% using roll‑to‑roll manufacturing, positioning the panels for both space‑first markets and future terrestrial use.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Space and defense platforms require solar power sources that are extremely lightweight, highly radiation‑tolerant, and cost‑effective, yet conventional silicon panels are heavy and III‑V cells are expensive and difficult to scale.
Solution
Verde manufactures ultra‑thin perovskite solar cells that can be produced via roll‑to‑roll processes, delivering more than 24% efficiency in a flexible, rollable format. The perovskite architecture provides up to 50× higher power‑to‑mass compared with silicon and exhibits roughly 1,000× greater tolerance to 50 keV proton radiation, making the panels suitable for harsh space environments. By using scalable coating techniques, Verde achieves a projected cost advantage of about 100× versus competing III‑V space solar solutions while maintaining a domestic U.S. supply chain. The lightweight, roll‑out panels can be deployed where rigid silicon arrays cannot, supporting rapid integration into satellites, high‑altitude platforms, and defense systems.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite manufacturers, defense contractors, and government space agencies that need high‑performance, lightweight solar power for orbiting or high‑altitude platforms, as well as emerging terrestrial applications where weight and durability are critical.
Features
- Ultra‑thin perovskite thin‑film cells with >24% power conversion efficiency using roll‑to‑roll manufacturing
- Flexible, rollable panel format that can be shipped compactly and unfurled on‑site
- Power‑to‑mass ratio up to 50× higher than conventional silicon photovoltaics
- Radiation tolerance approximately 1,000× greater than silicon for 50 keV proton exposure
- Production pathway targeting ~100× lower cost than III‑V space solar technologies
- Fully domestic manufacturing and supply chain for strategic and secure deployment