Solis & Solis+ Spacecraft Solar Arrays
Dhruva Space
Solis and Solis+ are Spacecraft Solar Arrays developed by Dhruva Space, optimised for reliability in Space, supporting satellites and spacecraft of various sizes with power capacities ranging from a few kWs to larger classes.
Typed specifications89 values
Discloses 7 of 12 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).
- Output power (BOL)
- 9.6 W 12Z · datasheet p.2 24 W 16X/Y | 8.4 W 3X/Y | 2.4 W 3Z | 16.8 W 6X +7
- Cell efficiency
- 30 % max · datasheet p.1 30 % max · up to 30%
- Form factor (as printed)
- off-the-shelf arrays 3Z, 3X/Y, 6Z, 6X, 12Z, 16X/Y for CubeSats 0.5U to 16U; custom arrays datasheet p.3 12U, 16U 12Z | 16U 16X/Y | 3U, 6U 3X/Y | 1U, 2U, 3U 3Z +2
- Deployable
- yes datasheet p.1 yes deployables with flight-proven hinges and HDRM (option)
- Power consumption
- 2.4 W product page 8.4 W | 4.8 W | 16.8 W | 9.6 W +1
- TRL
- 9 datasheet p.2
- Fits satellite size
- 0.5U datasheet p.2 12U 12Z | 16U 16X/Y | 3U 3X/Y | 1U 3Z +19
- Cell type
- triple-junction GaAs datasheet p.2
- Integrated devices
- temperature sensor custom option · datasheet p.2 RBF connector custom option: access to RBF circuits | magnetorquer coil custom option: integrated magnetorquers | bypass diodes in CICs | other sun sensors (custom option)
- Flight heritage
- Solis Solar Arrays have flown on Dhruva Space's own satellites datasheet p.2
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.2 CubeSat | CubeSat | CubeSat | CubeSat +8
- Substrate
- FR4 PCB FR4 substrate fabrication; CICs bonded to FRP (Fibre-Reinforc… · datasheet p.5
- End-of-life power
- 2.4 W datasheet p.2 9.6 W | 24 W | 2.4 W | 2.4 W +6
- Deployment mechanism (as printed)
- Deployables with flight-proven Hinges and Hold-Down and Release Mechanisms datasheet p.1
- Integrated sensors (as printed)
- custom options: sun sensors, temperature sensors, integrated magnetorquers datasheet p.2
- Bypass diodes
- per cell CICs with integrated bypass diode · datasheet p.2
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As published by the supplier11 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Compatibility (Solis)
- 0.5U, 1U, 3U, 6U, 12U, 16U CubeSat platforms
- Power (Solis 1U)
- 2.4 W
- Power (Solis 3U)
- 8.4 W
- Power (Solis 6U)
- 4.8 W
- Power (Solis 12U)
- 16.8 W
- Power (Solis 16U)
- 9.6 W
- Power (Solis 16U) (2)
- 24.0 W
- Power (Solis+)
- few kWs
- Cell efficiency (Solis+)
- up to 30%
- Cell type (Solis+)
- Triple-junction GaAs CICs
- Substrate (Solis+)
- CFRP Honeycomb Sandwich
About
Solis Spacecraft Solar Arrays are designed to operate in the demanding conditions of Space, providing a reliable source of electrical power for various CubeSat platforms, including 0.5U, 1U, 3U, 6U, 12U, and 16U configurations. They feature mission-specific custom designs, deployables, and are LEO-optimised with faster turnaround times. Solis+ Spacecraft Solar Arrays operate in the demanding conditions of Space, offering power capacities in the order of a few kWs suitable for larger classes of satellites and spacecraft. Both Solis and Solis+ can be custom-designed by Dhruva Space’s team of design and engineering experts to meet specific mission requirements such as mass, power, longevity, and orbital parameters. Solis+ arrays boast high-efficient Triple-junction (up to 30%) GaAs Coverglass interconnected Cells (CICs), CFRP Honeycomb Sandwich substrate with local reinforcements, flight-proven hinges, and flight-proven, low-shock, and redundant Hold-Down and Release Mechanisms. They also support SADA (Solar Array Drive Assemblies) and BAM (Beta Angle Mechanism).
Documentation
- 678a57ae4cabceb0d6bb76b1_Solis Brochure Design_D1_2025_web.pdf PDF source: cdn.prod.website-files.com ↗
- 678a586518cbfc52de50ba32_Solis+ Brochure_2025_web.pdf PDF source: cdn.prod.website-files.com ↗
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