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Custom Solar Solutions

PowerFilm designs and manufactures custom solar cells, panels, and power solutions for energy harvesting, portable, and remote power applications using proprietary thin-film or high-efficiency crystalline PV technology. 

 

We develop high-quality custom solar solutions for IoT, transportation, military, and consumer applications. 

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Transportation

We don’t just offer solar products for the transportation industry. We design, engineer, and manufacture total solar solutions.

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Internet of Things

Devices used in IoT are often extremely low power, light energy outdoors and indoors can be used to extend or replace traditional batteries, making long-term maintenance-free solutions possible. 

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Government & DoD

Since PowerFilm’s beginning over 30 years ago the US Department of Defense has been our largest lifetime customer. We offer man-portable, vehicle, and basing solutions

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Marine

Whatever kind of boat you have, our solar solutions ensure your boat or lift batteries are ready to go when you are.

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Golf

By installing a solar panel on the existing roof of a golf car, you can drive up to 50% farther and keep the batteries in your golf car up to 50% longer. 

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Design A Custom Panel

OEM business is our business in both B2B and military projects. We will work with you on design and engineering to create a custom energy solution that fits your needs.

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Case Studies

Over the past three decades, we have developed custom solutions to meet the needs of many different companies in industries, including telematics, boating, IoT, the United States Military, and space exploration.

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The Horizon Blog

Have you subscribed to our blog yet? We publish monthly, helping you make sense of all things solar.

PowerFilm’s proprietary manufacturing provides custom amorphous silicon panels that work in any light environment, including the indoor, industrial lighting of many IoT sensor applications.

 

Celebrating over thirty years in business, PowerFilm is proud to be one of the few US-based solar manufacturing companies operating today.

 

The Soltronix brand brings PowerFilm expertise, innovation, and commitment to US-based semi-flexible crystalline silicon solutions. Soltronix brings you complete solutions to fit your application, including panels, encapsulation, semi-flexible substrates, proprietary PowerBoost charge controllers, and the collaboration and customer service you expect from a US-based company.

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Every quarter, we bring you the freshest updates, offering a glimpse into the latest happenings at PowerFilm. Dive into the exciting Q3 highlights!

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The 160W Club Car Carryall PowerDrive Golf Car Solar Panel charges your golf car's batteries, helping you drive farther and keep your batteries longer.

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The 60W Foldable Solar Panel with Overlaminate is designed to charge small to medium electronic devices using DC power or one of many available accessories. 

The top sheet of lamination on the panel provides improved moisture resistance and durability for the solar modules and the fabric.

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Boost Your Truck’s Diesel or Electric APU Efficiency and Save Money with Solar Panels

In the trucking world, efficiency and sustainability are critical. 

Companies must cut fuel costs and lower emissions to remain competitive and meet regulatory standards. 

Solar power can play a vital role in this effort by enhancing the performance of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), making operations smoother and saving money.

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How Solar Power Enhances Liftgate Reliability in Commercial Trucking

A familiar challenge drivers face is the unreliable battery power of liftgates, which can run out at critical moments, leading to delays, frustrated customers, and disrupted schedules.

Fortunately, solar power offers a sustainable and reliable solution to keep liftgate batteries charged and operational. 

In this post, we’ll explore the vital role of liftgates in trucking, the challenges of maintaining battery power, and how solar panels can keep your deliveries on track.

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The Ultimate Guide to Solar Panels for Transportation Refrigeration Units: Boosting Efficiency, Reliability, and Savings

In the transportation industry, efficiency is the name of the game. Every aspect demands optimization, from delivering products on time and intact to managing fleet operations on a budget. 

Solar technology significantly impacts efficiency when powering transportation refrigeration units (TRUs).

This post explores how solar panels help the refrigerated transportation sector, offering benefits beyond simple power generation.

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Comprehensive Guide: Solar Power Budgeting and System Design + Step-by-Step Example

In this guide, we'll walk through the essential components of solar power planning, from calculating power consumption to selecting the correct battery and solar panel size. We'll even provide a real-world example to illustrate these principles. 

Ready to unlock the potential of solar power for your next project?

Let's dive in.

ATA Management Conference & Exhibition

October 12-15 

We will attend the show to discuss our commercial trucking solar solutions , including solutions for Trailer Refrigeration Units (TRU), telematics, Auxiliary Power Units (APU) battery banks, liftgate batteries, and truck starting batteries.

Location: Nashville, TN

Contact: Chief Sales Officer - Commercial Transportation, Bren Marshell

Email: bmarshell@powerfilmsolar.com

Phone: 214-783-9683

Learn more about ATA

AUSA

October 14-16 

We will attend the show to discuss our man-portable, vehicle, and basing custom solutions leveraging amorphous and crystalline solar technologies. 

Location: Washington, DC

Booth: TBD

Contact: VP of Marketing & Sales, Kip Johnson

Email: kjohnson@powerfilmsolar.com

Phone: 515-292-7606

Learn more about AUSA

PGA Show

January 21-24 2025

We will exhibit our PowerDrive Golf Car Solar Solutions and educate attendees on how The 165W PowerDrive Golf Car Solar Panel improves electric cars by maximizing their battery lifetime, increasing driving distance, helping the environment, and saving money. 

Location: Orlando, Florida

Booth: TBD

Contact: Marketing & Communications Manager, Seth Hansen

Email: shansen@powerfilmsolar.com

Phone: 515-292-7606

Learn more about the PGA Show