The modern space economy is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driving global entrepreneurship as private entities increasingly engage across a wide range of sub-sectors and markets. This growth is fueled by significant investments and funding, which are accelerating technological advancements. Among these, the development of cost-effective power systems tailored to the demanding conditions of space stands out—particularly the advancement of photovoltaic (PV) technologies, which remain central to this progress.
In response to the rapid expansion of the space sector, innovative photovoltaic systems—such as perovskite solar cells and multi-junction thin-film PVs—are gaining momentum. These next-generation PVs offer compelling advantages, including high efficiency in ultra-low-cost modules, short energy payback times, scalable solution-process manufacturing, lightweight and flexible design, high specific power, and inherent resistance to high-energy particles and radiation. These features make them strong candidates to replace or complement traditional PV systems in space applications.
The international PVSPACE conference series serves as a premier platform for experts in space energy and photovoltaic technologies to explore the latest breakthroughs, state-of-the-art developments, and future directions for next-generation PV systems and advanced power generation and transmission in space. This year’s edition, PVSPACE-25, will take place in Rome from September 23rd to 25th, organized by Iritaly Trading Company S.r.l.
A dedicated segment of the conference will explore the emerging synergy—and potential competition—between advanced photovoltaic systems and cutting-edge photodetector technologies. These discussions will focus on a range of applications, including wearable and flexible electronics, space radiation monitoring, artificial vision systems.
PVSPACE-25 proudly highlights a distinguished panel of women leaders in the field of perovskite photovoltaics for space:
- Scientific Organizer: Dr. Narges Yaghoobi Nia, founder of PEROSPACE, brings extensive expertise in advanced materials and technologies for space-based energy systems.
- Scientific Co-Organizer: Dr. Lyndsey McMillon-Brownfrom NASA Glenn Research Center contributes her deep knowledge of photovoltaic materials and their deployment in extreme environments.
The scope of space applications continues to expand far beyond traditional satellite power systems, encompassing innovations such as extraterrestrial bases, deployable and flexible PV arrays, inflatable solar cells, space-based solar power stations, wireless energy transmission, green propulsion systems, and active space debris removal. A central focus of this year’s event will be on space-relevant testing and experimental validation of novel PV technologies in real space environments and photodetector technologies.
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