SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Secures SpaceX Contract For Heterojunction Solar Cell Manufacturing Equipment
The German equipment manufacturer will supply turnkey production lines to support satellite manufacturing at a facility in Texas.
German equipment manufacturer SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG has entered into a supply contract with SpaceX to provide turnkey production lines for the manufacture of heterojunction solar cells. This agreement is part of a broader strategic partnership between the two companies, with plans for SINGULUS to deliver multiple additional lines to support SpaceX's satellite production operations in Bastrop, Texas.
The initial production line is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027. According to the announcement, the partnership aims to scale production capacity to support more than 100 GW of manufacturing equipment. The solar cells produced will be utilized for SpaceX's Starmind satellites. Mike Nicolls, SpaceX’s Senior Vice President of Starlink, stated that the collaboration provides a high-performance manufacturing path and a durable option for scaling solar production.
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES plans to leverage its platform approach, which integrates wet chemistry, vacuum coating, and thermal processing, to develop the high-performance cells. Lars Lieberwirth, a member of the Executive Board of SINGULUS, noted that the partnership allows the company to industrialize its capabilities at scale and strengthen its position as a Western provider of next-generation solar technology.
The strategic partnership between the two firms was established in March 2026. SpaceX has provided financial support to SINGULUS through funding in March 2026 and a subsequent subordinated secured loan in October 2026.
