PTA Power

Power System Technologies for the Decarbonization of Aviation

An R&D project aimed at investigating the enabling technologies necessary for the development of an electric propulsion system for sustainable aircraft.

The Project

SKYLIFE ENGINEERING, S.L. is participating in the development of the POWER project—POWER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DECARBONIZATION OF AVIATION—whose objective is to research the enabling technologies necessary for the development of an electric propulsion system for sustainable aircraft. In addition to contributing to the decarbonization of aviation, POWER aims to address:

Functional and safety implications of next-generation HV (high-voltage) contactors
High-efficiency high-voltage conversion and distribution concepts
High-efficiency, high-power-density electric machines
Intelligent integration, architecture, and topology of electric motors and modular MCUs (Motor Control Units) to reduce total weight.

Financing

The POWER project is funded by the CDTI under grant number PTAG-20231007, with an implementation period from 2023 to 2025. It is part of a consortium that includes Airbus Operations, S.L., Aertec Solutions SL, Lancor 2000 S.Coop, Obeki Innobe AIE, and Skylife Engineering, S.L.

Why Skylife?

At Skylife Engineering, we lead projects thanks to our extensive experience in integrating advanced technologies and our strong commitment to sustainability in aviation. We work closely with each project manager, applying a rigorous process of review and continuous improvement. This approach ensures solutions of the highest quality—safe and effective—that have a real and lasting impact on the industry.

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