The modern space economy is advancing rapidly, driving global entrepreneurship as private entities increasingly engage across diverse sub-sectors and markets. This growth is propelled by substantial funding and investments, enabling significant technological strides. Among these, the development of cost-effective power systems tailored for the challenging space environment is particularly noteworthy. Photovoltaics (PVs) consistently emerge as a cornerstone of this progress.

In line with the dynamic expansion of the space economy, innovative photovoltaic systems—such as perovskite solar cells and multi-junction thin-film PVs—are gaining prominence. These systems offer remarkable advantages, including high efficiency in ultra-low-cost modules, short energy payback times, scalable solution-process manufacturing, intrinsic stability against high-energy particles and radiation, lightweight design, and high specific power. These attributes position them as strong contenders to conventional PV systems for space applications.

The conference aims to provide a platform for experts across the spectrum of space energy and PV technologies to gain insights into the latest advancements, state-of-the-art innovations, and future directions for next-generation PVs and advanced power generation and transmission systems in space. The concept of space applications is broadening beyond traditional satellite power and space missions to encompass groundbreaking developments such as extraterrestrial bases, deployable flexible PV arrays, inflatable solar cells, solar power stations, wireless power transmission, green propulsion, active debris removal, and more. A critical focus will be placed on space-relevant testing of new PV technologies and pioneering experimental demonstrations in the space environment.

Additionally, a dedicated segment of the conference will examine the potential synergy and competition between cutting-edge photovoltaic technologies and advanced photodetector systems. Special attention will be given to photodetector applications in areas such as wearable and flexible electronics, space radiation monitoring, radiology and radiotherapy, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial vision, and biosensors.