Sneak Peek at the Speakers of the 6th Taiwan Perovskite Forum | Professor Li Kunmu Analyzes New Global Opportunities in Perovskite Space Photovoltaics
- May 19
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As the global competition for new energy extends from the ground to space, the battlefield for "next-generation energy technologies" is rapidly changing.
In the past, solar energy technology was mainly used in ground-based power generation, rooftop systems, and large power plants. Now, with the rapid increase in demand for low-orbit satellites, space communications, space data centers, high-altitude platforms, and deep space exploration, "space energy" is becoming a new core of competition in the global technology and energy industries.
In this new generation of energy competition, perovskite solar cells, which are considered one of the representative technologies of third-generation photovoltaics, are gradually becoming the focus of global attention.
Sneak Peek at the Speakers of the 6th Taiwan Perovskite Technology and Application Forum
Professor Li Kunmu, Professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering and Director of the Research Center for Sustainable Development and Energy Technology at Chang Gung University, will deliver a lecture on space-themed topics. He will explore in depth how calcite photovoltaic technology is gradually moving from ground-based energy systems to space energy, high-altitude vehicles, and extreme environment applications, and analyze the future development direction and opportunities of the global new energy industry.
Why is space exploration starting to focus on titanium ore?
The biggest difference between space-based energy systems and ground-based solar energy lies in "weight" and "deployment efficiency".
For satellites, space stations, and high-altitude spacecraft, every additional kilogram of weight can represent a significant increase in launch costs. Therefore, compared to traditional silicon solar panels, space energy systems place greater emphasis on:
High power-to-weight ratio
Flexible deployment capability
Lightweight
ultra-thin
Radiation resistance
Extreme temperature stability
High-efficiency power generation capability
Perovskite ore materials happen to possess many of the above advantages.
Because calcitrate can be manufactured through a thin-film process, its thickness can be much less than that of traditional silicon solar cells, while also having high light absorption capacity. Therefore, while maintaining high efficiency, it can also significantly reduce weight.
This has led to the increasing recognition of calcitrate as one of the key candidate technologies for next-generation space photovoltaics.
From NASA to the European Space Agency, global deployment of perovskite space photovoltaics
With the rapid growth of the global space industry, energy systems have become a crucial core of the next stage of technological competition among nations. Among these technologies, perovskite solar energy, which combines high efficiency, lightweight design, and flexibility, is gradually becoming an important direction for international space energy research. In recent years, NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), JAXA, and numerous research institutions and aerospace units from various countries have successively invested in perovskite space photovoltaic research, and are verifying the material's stability and long-term reliability under the extreme environment of space.
Current global research focuses primarily on the impact of space radiation on material stability, high and low temperature cycling reliability, vacuum packaging technology, ultra-lightweight module design, foldable photovoltaic systems, and tandem technology using perovskite and silicon. Meanwhile, "long-term space lifespan verification" is considered a crucial key to future commercialization. Among these, a high power-to-weight ratio is considered one of the greatest potential areas for perovskite.
Compared to traditional silicon solar modules, which require thicker glass and substrate structures, perovskite thin films can be directly deposited onto flexible substrates, thus significantly reducing weight and improving deployment flexibility. This makes them more suitable for applications in deployable satellite solar panels, high-altitude long-endurance spacecraft (HAPS), space station power systems, deep space exploration equipment, and even power modules for future lunar and Martian bases. The industry is also beginning to believe that perovskite has the potential to become not only a novel solar energy material but also a key technology for next-generation space energy networks.
Perovskite is not just terrestrial solar energy, but a "next-generation energy platform".
In the past, calcite was often regarded as a high-efficiency solar energy technology, but in recent years, its role has been gradually changing.
With the rapid increase in demand for AI, edge computing, smart sensors, and self-powered devices, the core requirement of future energy systems is no longer just "power generation efficiency," but rather the ability to simultaneously achieve these:
Deployable anywhere
Self-powered
Lightweight
Integral Building
It can combine AI and sensors
Can enter extreme environments
Under this trend, calcite is beginning to be regarded as a "next-generation energy platform".
Especially in terms of low-light power generation, the perovskite performs better than traditional silicon crystal solar energy, making it highly promising for applications such as indoor energy, AIoT, self-powered sensors, smart buildings and wearable devices.
As the technology extends further into the space domain, perovskite has gradually transformed from a "terrestrial power generation technology" into an important candidate for "future space energy technology".
As the global space economy and AI energy demand grow in tandem, the role of calcitrate is gradually shifting from a new materials technology to a crucial core of next-generation smart energy systems.
Professor Li Kunmu has long been dedicated to the research of perovskite and energy materials.
According to data from the Center for Sustainable Development and Energy Technology Research at Chang Gung University, Professor Li Kunmu currently serves as:
Professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University
Sustainable
Director of the Sustainable Development and Energy Technology Research Center
Convenor of the Perovskite Photovoltaic Cell and Innovative Applications Group
Research areas cover:
Perovskitea photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic modules and reliability
Electrochemical Analysis
Synthesis and Coating Technology of Superhydrophobic Materials
X-Ray Sensing Materials
We have long been committed to promoting the transformation of perovskite technology from academic research to practical industrialization. ( cgu.edu.tw )
At this forum, Professor Li Kunmu will also analyze the role of perovskite in the next generation of new energy competition from the perspectives of global energy trends, materials technology, space energy demand and future applications.
The 6th Taiwan Perovskite Technology and Application Forum
Event Date: 115/07/24 (Fri) 09:30-17:30 (Entry begins at 09:00)
Location: International Conference Hall, Southern Campus, Academia Sinica (No. 100, Section 1, Guiren 13th Rd., Guiren Dist., Tainan City)
Forum Highlights: Four core application themes, three main thematic sessions, and 17 keynote speeches, inviting experts from home and abroad to share their insights.
Organizers: Taiwan Perovskite Research and Industry Alliance, Research Center for Key Issues, Academia Sinica
Co-organizers: Taiwan Perovsktie Technology, SEMI International Semiconductor Industry Association, Innolux Corporation, Department of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University
🔍Learn more: https://www.tpria.org/taiwan-perovskite-forum-2026
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