Hanwha Q Cells Ramps Up Global Space Solar Power Collaboration

Workshop Invites Global Experts

Jincheon Plant Unveils Tandem Pilot Line

Hanwha Solutions Qcells Division will host the "Space Solar Power Innovation Workshop 2026," inviting global space solar power experts to share technological competitiveness and discuss avenues for collaboration.

Hanwha Q CELLS' Daniel Murfeld, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), is speaking at the 'Space Solar Power Innovation Workshop 2026.' Hanwha Q CELLS

According to Hanwha Q Cells on the 14th, the event will be held privately on the 13th and 14th at the company's Seoul headquarters and its Jincheon plant in Chungbuk. Through a space solar power technology seminar and a next-generation solar technology observation program, participants will discuss and explore collaboration on key issues in the space solar power industry, including policy, research and development (R&D), manufacturing, and commercialization.

Hanwha Q Cells plans to use this workshop as a platform to establish a foundation for global cooperation in order to secure a leading position in the future space solar power market. In particular, the company will showcase the perovskite-silicon tandem pilot line at its Jincheon plant, introduce next-generation solar technology and manufacturing capabilities, and discuss opportunities for collaboration with global experts.

The event will be attended by about 40 individuals, including researchers, engineers, and corporate representatives from the United States, Europe, and Korea. Participants include experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Georgia Tech Space Research Institute, Arizona State University, as well as the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI), Korea University, and Sungkyunkwan University. Representatives from global hyperscalers and launch service companies will also attend to discuss cooperation strategies for the space solar power ecosystem.

Daniel Murfeld, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Hanwha Q Cells, stated, "We expect this workshop to serve as a starting point for Hanwha Q Cells to broaden its network with global leaders from industry, politics, and academia who are jointly taking on the new potential of space solar power, ultimately leading to practical collaboration. Based on our accumulated innovation in solar manufacturing and technological competitiveness in ground-based solar, Hanwha Q Cells will do its part to realize sustainable space power solutions."

In June, Hanwha Q Cells formally entered the space solar power sector by establishing a Space Solar Power Development Team under its Technology Headquarters. Going forward, the company plans to develop solar cells for space applications based on tandem technology and strengthen core technological capabilities in areas such as materials and processes, satellite solar cell design, and space environment reliability analysis. Hanwha Q Cells will also establish a space solar power research and development organization in the United States to expand global R&D cooperation.

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