Are there any thin-film solar panels that can be walked on?

June 17, 2010, 7:50 am
Question
I need some thin-film solar panels that could be put on a roof or on a boat and walked on. Would it be possible to put something over the panels such that I'm not actually stepping on the panels but on a clear plastic? Also, does anyone know who produces such a solar panel?
Answer
There are some portable rollable or flexible options that may meet your needs if your power and energy requirements are minimal. so your choices are few, and scale and implementation may be problematic. thin film modules that are flexible are generally made of amorphous silicon (aSi), but there are other foldable varieties that are made of copper, indium, gallium, di-selenide compounds (CIGS). uni-solar makes laminates that are intended for installation in the seams of a standing seam metal roof. people have been known to use them for other things, but to the best of my knowledge the are not listed for other applications. they have a crazy adhesive on the back which limits their cross utilization. hope that helps james altestore.com staff





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