Where to get flexible solar panels

Specialty Fabrics Review | March 2010

Compiled by Juli Case

Where can I get flexible solar panels?

Photovoltaic technology has been around for years, but offered in rigid solar panels that were rather bulky and not very compatible with fabric products. New innovations have made flexible photovoltaics possible, allowing them to be incorporated into products such as fabric sunshades or umbrellas. There are a number of suppliers, although you should be aware that you’ll need to combine or mount the photovoltaic onto another fabric.

SOURCE Konarka Technologies Inc.

SOURCE Plextronics Inc.

SOURCE PowerFilm Inc.

SOURCE UNI-SOLAR

Juli Case is IFAI’s information and technical services manager.

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  Abbie Yarger

  Mar 5, 2010
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