Azur Space Solar Power GmbH is a European leader specializing in the development and production of multi-junction solar cells for space-based photovoltaic applications. As a manufacturer, they provide high-efficiency solar cells, assemblies, and related components designed for extreme space environments. Their products power various space missions, satellites, and exploration projects, with key customers including Space Systems Loral (SSL) and other players in the satellite industry.
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Spectrolab, SolAero, and Germany’s Azur Space make most of the West’s space-grade solar cells.
Spectrolab, SolAero Technologies, and Azur Space Solar Power are the three primary manufacturers of space-grade triple-junction solar cells serving the Western market.
AZUR SPACE Solar Power expanded by 35 percent in 2024, 30 percent in 2025, and announced another 25 percent expansion in February for second-half 2026.
The qualified supplier base for space-grade gallium arsenide solar cells is dominated by Spectrolab and AZUR SPACE Solar Power.
Umicore and AZUR SPACE have a publicly disclosed germanium recycling collaboration in which AZUR’s backgrinding waste stream feeds back into Umicore’s germanium supply chain.
AZUR SPACE planned an additional 25% expansion announced in February 2026, with activation targeted for the second half of 2026.
AZUR SPACE increased capacity by 35% in 2024 and by 30% in 2025.
AZUR SPACE’s February 2026 expansion included additional metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy reactors.
Spectrolab, SolAero Technologies, and Azur Space supply space-grade triple-junction solar cells built on germanium wafer substrates.
AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH is a 5N Plus subsidiary headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany.
Azur Space Solar Power's space solar cell efficiencies start in the 28% class and reach up to the 32% high-end class.
Azur Space Solar Power delivers triple-junction GaAs solar cells in efficiency classes of approximately 28%, 30%, and 32%.
Azur Space Solar Power's Space Assemblies are higher-integration space solutions built on 30% or 32% class high-efficiency solar cells and include cover glasses and interconnectors.
JUICE’s solar array measures 85 square meters and was developed by Germany’s Azur Space to provide power at about 740 million kilometers from the Sun.
Azur Space solar cell assemblies use high-efficiency solar cells of the 28% or 30%-Advanced class and are additionally equipped with cover glasses and interconnectors.
Azur Space solar cell assemblies use high-efficiency solar cells of the 28% or 30%-Advanced class and are equipped with cover glasses and interconnectors.