Ascent Solar to power NOVI’s AI satellite fleet with rollable PV arrays

A Master Services Agreement was signed by Ascent Solar and NOVI Space to supply rollable CIGS PV arrays for NOVI’s AI-driven satellite constellation launching in 2026.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 28 May 2025 in Product Bytes Tech Bytes

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Ascent Solar’s 5 MW Colorado facility has a lead time of 6–8 weeks for space hardware deliveries. Image Source: Ascent Solar

Ascent Solar Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic modules, has signed a Master Services Agreement with NOVI Space for supplying rollable CIGS PV array blankets. The modules will power NOVI’s AI-based Earth observation satellites, which are scheduled to launch in early 2026. NOVI Space has confirmed the satellites are equipped with edge computing systems for on-board data processing. The rollable solar arrays are designed to enable quicker deployment and simplified satellite constellation assembly in orbit. NOVI Space has agreed to share in-orbit performance data to help Ascent improve its space-grade PV technologies. Ascent Solar is manufacturing the modules at its 5 MW production facility located in Colorado, US, with a lead time of 6 to 8 weeks.

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