A flexible solar panel system is flexible and lightweight, which means it can be installed in various ways. They come with a flexible substrate, which is laminated to glass or flexible plastic sheets that have been coated with photovoltaic cells. Flexible solar panel systems provide three significant advantages over traditional rigid solar panels:
Easier installation
Flexible panels can be mounted on roofs without the need for roof penetrations due to their flexibility. Since flexible modules do not need to be mounted on separate structural support, they can save up to 50% of installation costs compared with rigid PV systems. Flexible solar panels also have a longer life than standard flexible PV films.
Higher output
Flexible PV modules can convert up to 10% more sunlight than rigid modules because of lower air resistance and light-reflection losses. This makes them especially suitable for rooms with high ceilings and steeply angled roofs.
Reduced material costs
This system has reduced material requirements compared to other PV installations such as rooftop and ground-mount systems. This makes the panel have a lower cost per watt than other systems.
Flexible solar modules can be installed on roofs with limited space, houses in densely populated areas, or just about anywhere that is not flat. They do not require too much ground area like rigid panels, making them ideal for crowded cities where land is at a premium.