Regher Solar LLC

Regher Solar LLC is a for-profit limited liability company that provides innovative solar cell technologies and solutions for aerospace applications to the federal government. Based in Tempe, Arizona, the company specializes in the development of ultrathin silicon solar cells, which are critical components for spacecraft and satellites.

Through its federal contract awards, Regher Solar LLC has primarily focused on advancing the technology readiness of its ultrathin silicon solar cell designs. The company has secured two Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contracts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center. The first contract, awarded in August 2019 for $124,743, aimed to develop a path towards low-cost space solar arrays based on silicon blankets and in-orbit array construction. The second contract, awarded in May 2021 for $124,954, focused on pushing the radiation hardness and qualification of ultrathin silicon solar cells. Both contracts were set aside for small businesses and utilized a firm fixed price structure.

Regher Solar LLC has also received federal grant funding for its research and development efforts. In July 2019, the company was awarded a $224,807 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation for its SBIR Phase I project titled "Thin Silicon Solar Cells for Aerospace Applications." This grant supported the company's work on developing thin silicon solar cells specifically tailored for aerospace applications, aligning with its core expertise and product offerings.