Solarmer’s plastic solar cells are made from polymer material which function as the photo absorbing layer for the cell. The polymer cells are around 10 times cheaper in cost relative to other silicon solar cells in the market! Moreover, they are flexible, transparent, and light weight which translates to easier installation and lower costs for the end user. That’s lower cost times two! You literally just stick them on to the surface you want them on, and a frame for the polymer cells is an option made available by the company.
Solarmer has not started distributing this product yet, and they plan to be available in the market in the 2nd half of next year. They plan to enter 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 integration photovoltaics.
Because these are plastic solar cells, there are no heavy metals or chemicals used in the manufacturing processes, and there is very little material used, 100 nanometre particularly per cell. The polymer cells have also received the certification of world record efficiency from the National Renewable Energy Lab . Check out Solarmer and more of our videos on our website. To learn more about sustainable products and services check out www.buildaroo.com!
Post time: Feb-21-2017