What are Flexible Solar Module? What are the application scenarios?

With the increasing global emphasis on renewable energy and environmental protection, photovoltaic power generation technology has attracted more and more attention and support. When it comes to solar panels, the first thing that comes to mind for everyone is definitely the rigid solar panels that cannot be bent. Currently, the basic type of solar panel used in the market is this rigid type. However, with continuous improvement in photovoltaic power generation materials and manufacturing processes, the technology of photovoltaic solar panel modules is also constantly innovating. Let me introduce another type of photovoltaic solar panel – flexible solar modules.

Flexible solar modules are a type of thin-film solar cell, characterized by being extremely light, thin, quick to install, highly safe, and durable. They are widely used in solar backpacks, solar canopies, solar flashlights, solar cars, solar sailboats, and even solar planes. Another important application area of flexible solar energy is BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics), which can be integrated into windows, roofs, external walls, or internal walls.

Applications of Flexible Photovoltaic Modules:

1. Lightweight colored steel tile roof:

Traditional glass photovoltaic power generation systems have certain requirements for the load-bearing capacity of the roof. According to statistics, 40% of industrial and commercial buildings in China lack the capacity to withstand this, limiting the further development of distributed photovoltaics. Flexible photovoltaic modules effectively solve this pain point.

2. Carport:

Flexible photovoltaic modules not only perfectly fit the curved roof surface but also do not require drilling during the installation process, causing no harm to the roof and not affecting the appearance of the carport.

3. Glass roof:

Installing photovoltaic power generation equipment on glass roofs can solve shading issues and generate income. However, traditional glass modules require drilling for installation, causing damage to the glass. Flexible photovoltaic modules use adhesive installation, without the need for drilling, avoiding damage to the glass – simple and safe!

4. Curved roof:

For roofs with curves, rigid traditional glass modules cannot provide an ideal solution. Flexible photovoltaic modules can perfectly fit the roof surface. Adhesive installation is simple and fast!

Installation Method of Flexible Photovoltaic Modules:

Having discussed the application scenarios of flexible modules, let’s now understand how to install them. The installation of traditional glass photovoltaic modules has certain requirements for the load-bearing capacity of the roof, and some old factories often find it difficult to meet these conditions. Flexible photovoltaic modules have extremely low load requirements for factories, and their wind resistance level can reach up to 12.

The installation of flexible photovoltaic modules is very simple. Just clean the roof colored steel tiles, then use specialized structural adhesive for photovoltaic modules to paste the flexible module on the roof. Afterward, use a roller to compact the flexible module, and the installation is completed instantly. No need for drilling, and it won’t damage the roof’s original waterproofing performance.