An alternative to traditional panels
Unlike conventional solar panels, which are generally rigid, heavy and brittle, the solutions developed by Solar Cloth were originally designed for nautical use, and ten years later are also being installed on structures where weight and flexibility are essential criteria, such as in the Athletes' Village at the Paris Olympic Games.
Solar Cloth's CIGS solar panels offer a unique, tried-and-tested solution for applications where weight, shading, complex shapes, vibrations and potential shocks pose problems or make certain applications impossible.
Diversified applications
Born out of the nautical world and developed for the maritime sector (Nautical Industry Award in the USA in 2016), frequently used in ocean racing, Route-du-Rhum, Vendée Globe, Ultimes, these solar panels are now finding diversification in many industrial sectors.
They can be integrated on: passenger ships (Ponant), ferryboats, scientific vessels (TARA Polar Station), road transport, buildings, metal-textile structures such as for the Paris 2024 Olympics, civil and military security, or in agriculture. The ease with which they can be deployed and/or secured (natural disasters), and their resistance to vibration and microcracking, make them a unique solution for deployable and mobile, temporary or permanent installations.
A commitment to innovation
Together with its scientific partners (CNRS, CEA, Fraunhofer, TNO, Thales), the company is constantly working to improve its technology to meet the specific needs of its customers. Our expertise enables us to offer solutions tailored to today's energy challenges, optimizing the use of solar energy in a variety of environments.
By offering an alternative to conventional panels, Solar Cloth is contributing to the development of new approaches to the use of solar energy, while promoting lighter, more adaptable solutions.
