Perovskite Solar Cells to Power the Next Generation of Space AI

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are gaining attention as a potential power source for space AI systems, driven by their high conversion efficiency, lightweight structure, and radiation resistance.

Compared with conventional silicon solar panels, PSCs can be manufactured as ultra-thin, flexible films, making them particularly suitable for space applications where weight and durability are critical.

Recent technological advances are highlighting commercial opportunities for Taiwanese manufacturers, including Neo Solar Power Company, as interests grow in next-generation energy solutions for AI infrastructure. With terrestrial power grids increasingly strained by the rapid expansion of AI data centers, industry discussions have turned toward space as an alternative energy environment.

Elon Musk points to abundant solar exposure and natural cooling in orbit, which could improve the long-term cost efficiency of AI systems if reliable power generation can be achieved.

Industry analysts note that PSC technology is moving closer to commercialization. While perovskite materials are sensitive to moisture and oxygen under terrestrial conditions, the vacuum of space allows the technology to operate at optimal performance levels, reinforcing its suitability for orbital deployment.

Taiwanese companies are positioning early. Neo Solar Power Company was among the first to invest in patented PSC research and development, followed by TSEC Corporation and MOTECH, which are developing perovskite-TOPCon tandem structures targeting conversion efficiencies above 35% after 2028. Other industry players have entered partnerships with U.S. solar AI industries to accelerate commercialization.

Solar industry executives believe perovskite technology could reshape space energy economics, offering higher margins and lowering price competition compared with traditional silicon-based solar markets.