leader in flexible lightweight powerful solar miasol leads the paradigm shift from rigid solar panels and all their limitations to flexible solar and all of its possibilitiesmetal roofing applicationsmiasol lightweight flexible modules retain the aesthetic appeal of the roof provide superior wind resistance and seismic resilience and don t require additional structural supportcommercial tpo roofing applicationsmiasol modules provide the maximum power possible in a lightweight flexible format . peel and stick application eliminates roof penetrations reducing the risk of leaksmany unique applicationsflexible lightweight solar cell architecture allows module to conform to various structuresoff grid applicationsintegrate miasol thin powerful lightweight flexible cells into consumer devices miasol is a producer of lightweight flexible and powerful solar cells . the innovative solar cell is based on the highest efficiency thin film technology available today and its flexible cell architecture makes it ideal for a wide variety of solutions ranging from commercial roofing solar panels to flexible mobile devices . solar buzz read the latest solar news why flexible solar miasol performancehow do we do it why flexible solar flexible cell vs. polysilicon flexible cell polysilicon flexible can fit around curved structures can be integrated into materials rigid not bendable requires racking to install lightweight no retrofitting required can be used in applications such as consumer goods where weight is a concern heavy roofs require reinforcement to support weight durable won t break resistant to vandalism no risk of microcracks to cells breakable can shatter cells can develop microcracks bonded directly to surface lower installation costs resistant to theft requires mounting hardware drives up installation costs subject to theft thin 2mm 3mm unobtrusive superior wind resistance thick 40mm 50mm visible subject to wind uplift aesthetically pleasing uniform black tie appearance dark interconnect wires clunky looking checkerboard appearance bulky paneling does not conform to the roof powerful 360w form factor for large tpo installations more watts per kg not as powerful traditional 60 cell house module 260 290 watts utility sized 72 cell field module is only 290 310w safer flex modules are lightweight won t injure people or property in high wind or earthquake no cell degradation at high voltage no grounding wires to corrode dangerous in environmental emergencies metal racks box modules can damage people and property in an earthquake metal racks box modules hazardous in the event of wind pull off miasol performance flex 02 product comparison miasol flex module poly si efficiency 16.5 % 16 % bos costs watt 0.86 1.06 weight kg m 2.5 11.36 thickness mm 2.5 35 flexible yes no unbreakable yes no aperture efficiency the bos costs are based on a typical us installation how do we do it miasol second generation cigs thin film already in mass production provides unparalleled thin film cell efficiency at 16 17 % and rising . miasol solar cells produce the world s most lightweight ul certified solar module package . weighing in at a mere 0.7 lb sqft comprised of the most advanced pv laminate materials available and with a 25 year power warranty they stand alone in a crowded field of heavy and brittle competitors . miasol begins with high grade stainless steel foil and a physical vapor deposition processes to produce the most controlled stable and powerful flexible stainless steel cigs cell in the world . after the cell structure is deposited on the foil special transparent conductive oxides are applied and then a very specialized plastic cell interconnect mesh wire system is laminated to the cell which is in turn protected by special solar barrier plastics . the transparent solar barrier is key to the longevity and high efficiency of the miasol flex module series . the special plastic backsheet has an internal aluminum film to prevent all water transmission or other contaminates from eroding the powerful stainless steel cigs cells . in the end our technology enables the world s only real solution for lightweight thin certified and highly powerful solar for many applications . efficiency of miasol solar cell 2014 15.5 % 2015 16 % 2016 16.5 % 2017 17 % 2018 17.5 % company info miasol hi tech corp. 2590 walsh ave santa clara california 95051 usa email miasole sales and product inquiries complete the contact form all other requests info miasole.com the latest solar buzz city turning landfill site into solar energy field october 14 2016 start typing and press enter to search