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Our Mission and Objectives

Pioneering Efficient Space Power Transmission

RePowerSiC is on a mission to redefine how energy is transmitted in space. Our goal is to develop a high-power laser beaming system based on Silicon Carbide (SiC), capable of enabling wireless power transfer across vast distances in space. This technology promises not only to improve efficiency but also to drastically reduce the weight and size of the power receivers, making space exploration more effective and sustainable.

Our Objectives for Space Exploration

Driving the Future of Space Power with Efficiency and Sustainability

RePowerSiC aims to transform the way energy is transmitted in space by providing innovative, efficient, and sustainable power solutions. Our objectives focus on overcoming the limitations of current power systems and enabling new possibilities for space exploration.

  • Revolutionize Energy Transfer
    Achieve a paradigm shift in the way spacecraft receive power, reducing dependency on heavy batteries and solar panels.
  • Enhance Space Exploration
    Enable power transmission in challenging environments such as lunar nights, deep space, and shadowed craters.
  • Develop Eco-Friendly Solutions
    Use sustainable, non-toxic materials for a green approach to power generation in space.
Our Approach to Innovation

A Collaborative Path to Breakthroughs

RePowerSiC's approach centers on collaboration, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of existing technologies. We are dedicated to developing new device architectures using SiC to meet the stringent requirements of space applications. By leveraging a multidisciplinary team of experts in material science, laser technology, and space engineering, RePowerSiC is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that can transform space missions.

Our work follows a structured and iterative approach, focusing on research, development, and validation of our laser power transmission system:

Research and Modeling
Utilizing advanced modeling techniques to design and optimize the system for maximum efficiency.
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Material Growth and Device Fabrication
Developing high-quality SiC materials and fabricating laser power converters tailored to space environments.
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System Integration and Testing
Testing the integrated system under realistic laboratory conditions, simulating the extreme environments of space.
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Our Work Programme

Advancing Our Technology: From Concept to Application

The RePowerSiC project is structured into several key work packages, each aimed at advancing our technology from concept to space-ready application.

WP1: Project management
Coordinating consortium activities, managing risks, organizing meetings, and ensuring timely delivery of reports.
WP2: Material growth and characterization
Analyzing and fabricating SiC materials to optimize quality and performance.
WP3: LPC design and fabrication
Optimizing LPC architectures, fabricating devices, and achieving high-efficiency integration.
WP4: HPLT system
Multidisciplinary modeling, optimizing laser configurations, and fabricating the HPLT system for space conditions.
WP5: HPLT laboratory validation and exploitation
Validating HPLT technology through scientific, technological, economic, and environmental analysis.
WP6: Dissemination and communication
Pro-active and efficient dissemination and communication of project results.
WP7: Portfolio activities

Enhancement of the development​/commercialisation potential of the project.