This company was no longer operating as of June 2019.
This thin-film solar technology is lightweight, efficient and requires less energy and materials to manufacture than more conventional photovoltaic solar panels.
Yes Solar Energy has developed a process to manufacture super-thin, lightweight and flexible solar cells requiring 75% less energy and 90% less silicon compared to alternative solar panels.
The product is the outcome of combining the advantages of flexible thin-film solar cell technology and highly efficient crystalline silicon technologies. Yes Solar is slashing the material and energy requirements in production by avoiding the cutting and slicing processes that many mainstream solar panel production processes use.
Why you should care
The solar cells have a maximum efficiency of 22%, and also perform well with low-angle light and in overcast conditions. Their low weight and flexibility make the cells fit for many applications where regular solar panels cannot be deployed. According to a study done by the company, the technology can provide substantial cost savings on solar power compared to current products on the market.
How the Global Goals are addressed
Affordable and Clean Energy
Due to its flexibility and low weight, this solution can be used in diverse applications, helping to increase the uptake of solar power in more sectors.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Yes Solar Energy solar cells require one tenth of the silicon and one quarter of the manufacturing energy of conventional solar cells, according to the company.
Climate Action
Assuming a 15% market share of Yes Solar’s product by 2025, the company’s product will avoid about 52 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Yes Solar Energy
Provides expert solar energy consulting and quality solar power system installation services to homeowners, businesses, government as well as military agencies throughout North and South Carolina.
Global Goals addressed
