Ascent Solar Technologies, a Colorado-based company, has signed an agreement with Germany's Sunload Mobile Solution, to provide flexible thin-film photovoltaics for portable solar products.
A Clean Energy Authority article suggests the copper indium gallium selenide cells could be integrated into Sunload's range of bags, business bags and backpacks.
There is also scope for further use in buildings and shades.
Organic and inorganic solar cells have previously been added to backpacks and carry cases, but it remains a niche market for new solar technologies.
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Clean Energy Authority report
Ascent Solar to provide flexible solar modules for solar backpacks in Europe
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First commercial product for organic solar cell
Welsh OPV firm G24 Innovations is shipping its solar cells for use in a range of bags for consumer electronics
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Dye-sensitised solar cell company entering commercial manufacturing
SolarPrint, an Irish dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC) manufacturer, has announced plans to produce its devices on a commercial scale
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OPV accessories market proves its potential
Organic photovoltaic accessories could enter markets such as outdoor wear soon, with solar cell producer Konarka speaking to potential partner companies
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The Future of Flexible and Thin-Film PVs
Technology forecasts to 2019, published by IntertechPira
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