Solopower Systems Inc. is a pioneer in high-performance thin film solar materials science and a large-scale manufacturer of flexible ultra-lightweight CIGS photovoltaic products headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA.

SoloPower Systems high-volume CIGS solar cell manufacturing line has an installed annual production capacity of 70 MW, scalable to 150 MW.

The Company has shipped LPV modules with UL and IEC certifications since 2010 and commissioned its Portland factory in 2014. Solopower Systems proven and proprietary manufacturing process uses electroplating technology to deposit high-efficiency CIGS PV material directly onto a stainless steel substrate.

Solopower Systems flexible cells and panels serve a large addressable rooftop market (>14 GW).  Primary applications for the company’s line of lightweight photovoltaics are large scale commercial, government and municipal roof tops where systems weight and wind loads are critical attributes to be considered when installing solar PV systems.

Manufactured to exacting international standards, all of Solopower System’s LPV modules are tested to meet IEC / UL specifications.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES

Solopower Systems envisions weaving solar energy ubiquitously and inconspicuously into the fabric of global society.

The company delivers innovative, high-quality products for integration into a myriad of applications.

Our core values include openness and inclusivity, respect and collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as we strive to provide the best solutions and greatest customer experience.

TECHNOLOGY

Ultra-thin. Remarkably lightweight. Flexible form factor. SoloPower Systems leads the way with a line of thin-film CIGS lightweight photovoltaic (LPV) solar cells that adapt to virtually limitless site-specific applications.

THINNER IS BETTER

Thin-film solar cells utilize only a 1-4 µm-thick layer of semiconducting material to produce electricity, thus requiring less processing and fewer materials. These cost-saving alternatives also offer another important advantage as compared to wafer-based modules in that they can be used in a wide range of applications. Thin-film solar cells employ lightweight, flexible substrates, making them ideal for advanced applications such as building-integrated photovoltaics. What’s more, because of the lightweight form factor, the costs of balance-of-system (BOS) components (such as mounting hardware, wiring, combiners and other electronic hardware) are comparatively lower than other PV devices.

PRODUCTS

Designed specifically for large scale commercial, government and municipal roofs.

The SP1 & SP3 LPV modules are easily suited for multiple adhesive applications and/or mounting solutions, enabling rapid installation as well as low-cost system integration with a wide variety of membrane and metal substrates.

Our commitment to product quality, reliability and performance promises SoloPower’s customers and partners a robust return on investment plus stable and predictable operations and maintenance. All SoloPower products are built to meet or exceed UL and IEC standards.

Our modules are designed for superior performance under all light conditions, including low sun angle — providing a consistent and excellent energy yield throughout the year. With an internal mandate to align our products with strict building materials industry standards, we push the limits for rigorous failure analysis. To that end, we continually subject our solar cells and modules to harsh environmental and accelerated life-cycle testing.

SOLUTIONS

SoloPower Systems SP1 and SP3 Series modules are highly suited for installation where roof integrity, weight and wind load factors are of paramount importance.

Ultra lightweight, SoloPower LPV modules are easily handled by installers and are mounted utilizing commercially available adhesives. BoS complexity, costs and installation times are reduced therefore simplifying the project.