Title:
Edgehog anti-reflective coverglass for enhanced Space solar panels
Agreement Number:
20STDPL19
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 15, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Description:
Inspired by nanotextures in nature, Edgehog utilizes recent advances in material science to increase the efficiency of space solar cells by eliminating the reflected and wasted light from the glass surface. This project addresses material and design considerations for the implementation of Edgehog nanotextured glass in space conditions, including intense thermal and radiation fluctuations. Over the two-year project, Edgehog will perform validation testing for demonstrating the unique suitability of this nanotextured anti-reflection approach for space conditions, a step towards the deployment of space solar panels with record-breaking energy output and alleviating this major constraint in spacecraft design. Not only will this project allow Canada to expand our footprint in the fast-growing space market, but it is also a steppingstone for this Canadian company to accelerate the growth of terrestrial solar adoption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the world.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C 2G9
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q2-04568
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Edgehog Advanced Technologies Inc.
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.