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Flexible solar panels: A revolution in solar power generation

Flexi Solar is changing the face of the solar industry

The solar power industry is advancing by the day. The breakthrough invention of flexible solar panels has changed the face of this industry along with the view point of many consumers. Solar panels were thought of as heavy and burdensome equipment prior to the development of flexible solar panels. This scenario has changed now. With the amazing invention of flexible solar panels, solar power is now gradually making its place in the residential sector as well. Let’s briefly review this revolutionary development and what benefits it has to offer compared to conventional solar panels. Flexible solar panels are made up of thin silicon films that are also used in some traditional solar panels. The main difference lies in the material used for coating cells. Like in case of conventional heavy solar panels, cells are usually manufactured on glass. This makes the panel large, rigid and heavy. In flexible solar panels, the active materials of solar cells are transferred from the rigid surface to a light weight and flexible substrate like paper, sheet of plastic or at the back of the battery. Moreover, they require less wiring or even wireless in some cases as they can be placed on curved structures. Advantages of Flexible Solar Panels Flexible solar panels have gained immense popularity in quite a small span of time. Surely there must be some incentives that have made this revolution successful in the power industry. Apart from the basic advantage of generating carbon free and eco friendly electricity, here are some other practical and objective advantages of using flexible solar panels. Thin and Lightweight Flexible solar panels are made up of thin films that make them very lightweight. You can carry them around the house without any assistance or much hassle. Since they are pretty thin and small, therefore you can place them anywhere in the house. Portable and Mobile The most attractive feature of flexible solar panels is that are they are portable and mobile. They are designed in such a way that they can be carried anywhere. Flexible solar panels are mostly used for charging batteries, laptops, mobile phones and other portable electronic gadgets. Flexible solar panels are widely used as backup for marine batteries as they provide a simple and eco friendly way of charging batteries in the middle of the sea. Cost Effective The fact that flexible solar panels are made from very light weight and least amount of material makes them comparatively cheaper than traditional heavy solar panels. Easy To Install Since flexible solar panels are thin and lightweight, therefore you can place them on any curved surface. They are also pretty easy to install and maintain. Uninterrupted Electricity Flexible solar panels provide uninterrupted and continuous flow of electricity. With the free and infinite source of solar energy at your disposal, you can never run out of electricity.