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Space-grade solar cells from SMIC veterans pass satellite test

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Hongjun New Energy, a company founded by veterans from SMIC, has successfully validated its space-grade P-type heterojunction solar cells. These HJT modules passed in-orbit verification during a computing satellite mission. This achievement highlights the company's semiconductor expertise applied to advanced photovoltaic technology for space applications. AI

RANK_REASON Company founded by veterans achieves validation of a new type of solar cell for space applications. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Space-grade solar cells from SMIC veterans pass satellite test

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    Zhuhai Semiconductor Veterans Pioneer Space Solar Cells: Hongjun New Energy HJT Modules Pass In-Orbit Verification on Computing Satellite Mission

    Hongjun New Energy, founded by SMIC veterans, achieves space-grade P-type heterojunction solar cell validation aboard a computing satellite, demonstrating semiconductor-DNA approach to next-generation photovoltaics.

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