Flexible solar cells are a type of thin-film solar cells with advanced technology, excellent performance, low cost, and wide range of uses. It can be applied to solar backpacks, solar convertibles, solar flashlights, solar cars, solar sailing boats and even solar aircraft. An important area of application for flexible solar energy is BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics), which can be integrated in windows or roofs, on exterior or interior walls.

Working Principle

Compared to traditional (flat) solar panels, flexible solar panel technology makes solar panels thin, portable and bendable that you can take with you on your travels. In fact, their portability is their main selling point. 100-watt flexible solar panels on the market cost less than $100.

Despite fairly obvious surface differences, flexible solar panels work very similarly to traditional (flat) solar panels because they are based on the same photovoltaic technology – the ability of a material to generate solar energy from the absorption of direct sunlight.

In fact, all forms of solar panels are strategically manufactured in dark blue/black shades to absorb the maximum amount of sunlight (during the day), which will result in higher power generation.

While traditional solar panels used to power residential and commercial complexes are larger in size and power (usually multiple panels with 340 watt power) and therefore bulky, flexible solar panels are designed to meet the needs of low wattage Designed to meet several power needs, usually with capacities from 50 watts to 300 watts. Additionally, this can be stored in batteries for later use.