RePowerSiC: High-Efficiency High-Power Laser Conversion Systems Based on SiC for Space Applications.

Antonio García-Loureiro; Javier F. Lozano; Enrique  Comesaña; Florencia Almonacid; Eduardo Fernández-Lajús; Haiyan Ou; Peter Wellmann; Mikael Syväjärvi; Massimo Camarda; Natalia Seoane

RePowerSiC: High-Efficiency High-Power Laser Conversion Systems Based on SiC for Space Applications.

Antonio García-Loureiro
, Javier F. Lozano
, Enrique Comesaña
, Florencia Almonacid
, Eduardo Fernández-Lajús
, Haiyan Ou
, Peter Wellmann
, Mikael Syväjärvi
, Massimo Camarda
, Natalia Seoane

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
University of Jaén
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Alminica AB
SenSiC GmbH

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Abstract

The RePowerSiC project can open a path to high-power energy transmission technology for space applications. We aim to develop novel ultra-efficient SiC Optical Power Converters (OPCs) for in-space energy transmission in the range of kW/cm2 with efficiencies higher than 80% at extremely large distance. The OPCs are based on SiC polytypes, wide bandgap materials with high radiation resistance and thermal conductivity. These materials minimize the series resistance and intrinsic entropic losses of the photovoltaic receiver. Preliminary results show that SiC-based OPCs can greatly improve the efficiency of the technology, increasing one order of magnitude the power density, and broaden the range of HPLT applications.

Original language	English
Publication date	2025
Number of pages	3
Publication status	Published - 2025
Event	7^th Optical Wireless and Fiber Power Transmission Conference - Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan Duration: 22 Apr 2025 → 25 Apr 2025 https://owpt.opicon.jp/

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Conference	7^th Optical Wireless and Fiber Power Transmission Conference
Location	Pacifico Yokohama
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Yokohama
Period	22/04/2025 → 25/04/2025
Internet address	https://owpt.opicon.jp/

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RePowerSiC: High-Efficiency High-Power Laser Conversion Systems Based on SiC for Space Applications. / García-Loureiro, Antonio; Lozano, Javier F.; Comesaña, Enrique et al.
2025. Abstract from 7^th Optical Wireless and Fiber Power Transmission Conference, Yokohama, Japan.

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AU - Fernández-Lajús, Eduardo

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RePowerSiC: High-Efficiency High-Power Laser Conversion Systems Based on SiC for Space Applications.

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