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RePowerSiC and Fellow EIC Portfolio Projects Take the Stage at WPTC 2025

11 Jun 2025

The Wireless Power Technology Conference and Expo 2025, held this June in Rome, provided a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge innovations in wireless power transfer. RePowerSiC was proud to be part of this year’s programme, contributing to two key sessions that highlighted the potential of high-efficiency energy solutions for space applications.

RePowerSiC Showcases Breakthrough Technology at OWPT Conference in Japan

6 Jun 2025

The RePowerSiC project took a significant step onto the global stage with its recent participation at the 7ᵗʰ Optical Wireless and Fiber Power Transmission Conference in Japan (OWPT 2025)—one of the most prominent international events dedicated to optical and photonic power transmission.

3rd EIC Portfolio webinar with Bryce Tech - Space-based Solar Power Future Dynamics Webinar

3 Jun 2025

Join us for the 3rd Webinar of the EIC WP23 ISSEH Portfolio on June 13! RePowerSiC is pleased to share an exciting opportunity offered as part of the European Innovation Council’s WP23 ISSEH (In-Space Solar Energy Harvesting) portfolio: the third portfolio webinar, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET.

RePowerSiC at DOPS National Optics Congress 2025

12 May 2025

RePowerSic researcher, Prof. Haiyan Ou from University of Denmark has recently participated at the DOPS National Optics Congress 2025. She delivered an invited talk entitled 'Silicon carbide (SiC) photonics', during which RePowerSiC project was introduced.

Open the European Commission consultation on the future Strategy for Research and Technology Infrastructures

9 May 2025

The European commission has recently launched a call for evidence, inviting researchers, industry leaders and innovators to share their insights and collaborate to shape the future European strategy for research and technology infrastructure. This initiative represents a valuable opportunity also for the space sector, which is increasingly vital to Europe’s technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.

Save the date! Workshop on Space Solar Technologies: "Beyond Earth: The Future of Space Solar Energy"

18 Apr 2025

Organized by JUMP INTO SPACE project, coordinated by the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and hosted at the headquarters of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in Rome, this upcoming workshop will focus on various space solar energy technologies. Topics will include next-generation photovoltaic systems and their potential applications.

Join the Sixth Edition of the National Forum on Contemporary Space Research

15 Apr 2025

The countdown for the sixth edition of the National Forum on Contemporary Space Research (NaFSKI-VI) has begun. It is scheduled to take place from October 27 to 29, 2025, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The National Space Forum (NaFSKI) provides a platform to showcase the latest breakthroughs and recent accomplishments in space science and technology. It is organised by Branch Cosmos of the Union of Physicists in Bulgaria and will take place in The Venue Hall at Sofia Tech Park.

Boosting Europe’s Space Resilience: The EU’s Vision for Critical Technologies

11 Apr 2025

The EU continuously promotes its engagement in the growth potential of its space capabilities through targeted investments in critical technologies and advanced electronic components. This is all done with the aim of making Europe more autonomous, competitive, and prominent in the global space sector, within the framework of the Horizon Europe Programme 2021-2027.

RePowerSiC project at WPTCE 2025 in Rome

7 Apr 2025

This year the Wireless Power Technology Conference and Expo will take place in Rome in June, and rePowerSiC will participate in a workshop on "European Space-based Wireless Power Transfer". This session presents future European technologies related to wireless power transfer for space exploration.

Global Space Solar Power Expert at EIC Webinar : Prof. John Mankins

25 Mar 2025

RePowerSiC recently participated in a unique webinar organized by the EIC under its WP23 In-Space Solar Energy Harvesting portfolio.

RePowerSic at the OWPT Conference in Japan!

5 Mar 2025

The RepowerSic project is excited to announce its participation in the 7th Optical Wireless and Fiber Power Transmission Conference (OWPT2025), which will take place at PACIFICO YokohamaJapan, Japan, on April 22– 25, 2025 as an online/venue hybrid conference.

Bringing RePowerSiC to new audiences

5 Feb 2025

Over the past weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to share our knowledge with both experts and future innovators!

Voices from the Consortium – Meet our young researchers from DTU

20 Dec 2024

Who are the people working to change the future of space energy transmission? With our series, "Voices from the Consortium", we want to introduce them to you. In each article, we’ll highlight one of the RePowerSiC team who are contributing to the development of cutting-edge silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Discover the people driving space innovation—one voice at a time.

Introducing RePowerSiC to the Public and Scientific Community

17 Dec 2024

During the initial months of the RePowerSiC project, we have had the pleasure of showcasing our work in various occasions and being featured in the Spanish magazine Joyas de Galicia.

Voices from the Consortium - Meet our young researchers from DTU

26 Nov 2024

Who are the people working to change the future of space energy transmission? With our new series, "Voices from the Consortium", we want to introduce them to you. In each article, we’ll highlight one of the RePowerSiC team who are contributing to the development of cutting-edge silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Discover the people driving space innovation—one voice at a time.

Voices from the Consortium - Meet our researcher Dr. Javier Fernández Lozano (University of Santiago de Compostela)

30 Oct 2024

RePowerSiC: pioneering high-power laser energy for satellites and spacecraft

19 Oct 2024

RePowerSiC, a project coordinated by the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and involving 7 partners from 6 European Union countries, has been selected by the EIC Pathfinder Challenge, one of the most competitive calls for innovative research in Europe. With a total budget of €4.7 million, the new project aims not only to revolutionise space exploration, but also to extend its applications to different sectors on Earth.