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|March 2025
Flexible Solar PV Modules: New technology for niche applications
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TERI and Power Roll's collaboration in introducing flexible solar PV technology to rural India has shown significant promise through pilot projects in Uttarakhand. Kapil Muddineni, N S Prasad, Paul Laidler, Dr Mini Govindan and Rashmi Murali reflect on how these flexible modules, which are lightweight, cost-effective, and versatile, have been implemented in various rural applications, including agriculture, education, and animal husbandry.
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Power Roll have been working on flexible solar PV module applications for the Indian market since 2017.
Initially, market research was conducted on potential end-use applications for flexible solar PV systems. Flexible solar modules are the new generation solar PV modules without glass and aluminium frames.
Flexible Modules: An Edge Above Rigid Framed PVThese modules offer several advantages which include light weight, low installation and logistical cost, portability, and enhanced weather protection, among others.
This story is from the March 2025 edition of TerraGreen.
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