Thin Film Photovoltaic Technology: a Revolution in Solar Energy

Thin film technology developed by Amelio Solar personnel is transforming the industry by making photovoltaic modules more affordable and accessible.

Traditional solar panels are comprised of interconnected Crystalline Silicon semiconductor wafers, a highly-processed material which is increasingly expensive due to its high manufacturing cost and a global supply shortage. Thin-film photovoltaic modules, however, are made by coating a pane of glass or other substrate with a very thin film of photovoltaic material, which does not contain Crystalline Silicon. The resulting product costs 50% to 70% less to manufacture (per Watt of module power output), performs longer each day and in lower light, and is more versatile than traditional photovoltaic modules.

Diverse Applications

Amelio Solar’s thin film photovoltaic modules are well suited to a variety of power generation applications including:

• Utility-scale power plants and smaller localized power systems
• Commercial, industrial and residential building integration:
  BIPV in particular transforms a building’s exterior surfaces, including windows, into energy-producing assets. For about the same price as high-quality architectural glass, buildings can instead be covered with photovoltaic glass, enhancing design and reducing energy costs
• Critical infrastructure power in remote areas:
  Power supply for water pumps, telecommunications towers, medical clinics, schools, housing and other infrastructure in locations not accessible to a conventional power grid