Solarmer: Plastic Solar Panels that are 10x Cheaper Than Silicon Based Panels
Solarmer manufacturers plastic solar panels that are 10 times cheaper in cost than silicon cells and cheaper to install, according to the company. The plastic solar cells are made from a polymer material and function as the photo absorbing layer for the cell. Since they are flexible, transparent, and light weight, they are easier to install and therefore cost less to the end user than silicon based solar panels. According to Vishal from Solarmer, you literally just stick them onto the surface you want them on. A frame for the polymer cells is also an option made available by the company. Solarmer's polymer cells have received the certification of world record efficiency from the National Renewable Energy Lab .
This product is not yet available for purchase, but Solarmer plans on making the product available for purchase in the 2nd half of next year. They plan to enter the solar market in a series of three stages. Initially, the polymer cells will be made available for hand-held electronic devices, subsequently smart appliances like umbrellas and bags, and finally building integrated photovoltaics.
In addition to their lower cost, Solarmer's solar panels are more eco-friendly than their silicon alternatives. Since they are made out of plastic solar cells, there are no heavy metals or chemicals used in the manufacturing processes. In addition, there is very little material used in their manufacturing– 100 nanometres per cell.
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[…] Solarmer Energy, Inc., a leading developer of plastic solar panels, has broken the plastic solar cell world record for a second consecutive time, according to a recent press release by the company. Solarmer's champion plastic solar cell has an efficiency of 7.6%, and is certified by the Newport Corporation’s Technology and Applications Center’s Photovoltaic (TAC-PV) Lab. The Newport Corporation is a globally recognized leader in advanced technology products and solutions. […]