Manufacturing flexible solar modules holds the promise of significantly reducing the overall costs of generating solar energy, while also opening the door for innovative uses of photovoltaic (PV) technology.

Applied Materials' SmartWeb PV roll-to-roll design for flexible PV production provides customers’ with a high performance, thin film deposition technology that can be used with a wide range of substrates – from metal foils to thin plastics. Its ultra-high productivity addresses large-scale manufacturing needs while delivering lightweight durable PVs customized to fit a variety of emerging applications.

Applied Materials is working on next-generation technology for flexible solar module applications. To learn more about these innovations and what we can do for you, send an email to web_sales@amat.com.