Clean, renewable, and sustainable energy sources have become very hip in the past few years, with solar energy seen as one of the most popular sources. Photovoltaics offer a solution to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and alleviate climate change. However, the application of photovoltaics is not as widespread as one would hope. Luckily, a German company came up with a photovoltaic product that destroys all solar panels, as it offers reduced electricity costs, energy independence, environmental benefits, and high application potential.
The photovoltaic cells that beat all solar panels
Heliatek is a German company known for its innovative solution to the challenges of traditional solar panels. Solar panels harvest renewable energy from sunlight, but common solar panels are not applicable everywhere. For example, not all buildings have optimal roof designs for installing heavy and space-consuming solar panels, especially buildings with curved, eccentric-shaped, and lightweight roofs.
This is why Heliatek invented HeliaSol, ultra-thin, lightweight, and flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) films which revolutionized the application potential of solar energy production, making it more versatile for everyday use.
This is how the ultra-thin and flexible photovoltaic films work
HeliaSol sheets are remarkable due to being ultra-thin, lightweight, pliable, and 100% sustainable. Its application is quite simple and can be applied to various surfaces without needing to drill holes because it is applied as a ‘sticker.’The sheets weigh less than 2kg per sheet and are less than 2mm thick – this excludes the fuse box. This makes its handling and installation extremely easy. HeliaSol’s flexibility permits a bending radius of up to 50cm, making conformation to curved surfaces possible.
As mentioned, it can be applied as a ‘sticker’ thanks to the adhesive backing on the sheets, making its installation simple and quick. You can easily harvest solar energy wherever you need by following these easy application steps:
- Prepare the installation surface
- Position the solar film
- Remove the adhesive protection liner
- Fix the film in place with a roller
- Remove the front protection liner
Applications of these flexible photovoltaic sheets
Since HeliaSol is so flexible and versatile, it can be applied to various surfaces, such as metal, concrete, membranes, glass, and bitumen, which makes for more aesthetically pleasing surfaces. Its adaptability also makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from lightweight photovoltaics for electric cars to portable solar chargers for outdoor adventures.
Heliatek strives towards a greener and more sustainable future, with HeliSol paving the way. The sheets have a carbon footprint of less than 10g of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour, which makes the HeliaSol sheets eco-friendly and economically feasible. It proves to decrease your electricity’s carbon footprint faster than any other technology. The company also only uses scratch organic photovoltaic materials.
Heliatek has a production premise at its German HQ in Dresden, that can manufacture up to 2 million square meters of HeliaSol annually, which means the company will easily meet the demand of its consumers, paving the way for accessible and efficient solar power production. The company does not use rare materials or earths and has a supply chain strongly against geopolitical vulnerabilities.
Heliatek most certainly delivered on its promise for the flexibility, ease of installation, and eco-friendly credentials of HeliaSol. It reduces electricity costs, has energy independence, environmental benefits, high application potential, and is aesthetically pleasing – what more could we possibly want? These ultra-thin and versatile photovoltaic sheets will redefine the landscape of solar energy production for years to come, unlocking the full potential of solar energy. Thanks to Heliatek and its HeliaSol, the power of the sun is truly in your hands and it is yours to use wherever and whenever you please.