What is a flexible solar panel setup?

A flexible solar panel setup is usually best for on-the-go solar power instead of as a permanent home solar solution. When you're out on the trail, camping, or driving long distances, having a durable, lightweight, and flexible solar panel setup can be a great way to generate free, clean electricity from the sun.

Are flexible solar panels a good choice?

For domestic and commercial roofs, we’d always recommend traditional polycrystalline or monocrystalline panels. Flexible PV does have some interesting niche uses, however, and the potential for future applications in places where regular panels aren’t suitable. How are flexible solar panels made?

What is a semi-flexible solar panel?

A semi-flexible solar panel is somewhere between a flexible solar panel and the rigid, higher-efficiency solar panels you’re more likely to see on the roofs of UK homes.

What is a flexible solar encasement?

Like rigid panels, flexible solar encasements use either monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon cells to absorb the sun’s energy and generate electricity. The technology used by flexible solar encasements (and other PV panels) is called the photovoltaic effect.

Can you use flexible solar panels to power a home?

*This is why using flexible solar panels to power the entire energy needs of a home isn’t feasible. The average two- to three-bedroom home in the UK will need a solar system of around 3kW (or 3,000W) to support its needs. Flexible solar panels are usually only available with a panel power of 100W, so you’d need at least 30 of them.

Who are Flexi solar?

We aim to develop the next generation of long-lasting and efficient solar PV built on flexible waterproof membranes. FlexiSolar is one of the leading developers and providers of flexible solar panels, we work closely with our sister company, Inside2Outside, which specialises in canopies and awnings from a wide range of materials include textiles.