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MIT Startup Expands Peel and Stick Solar
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Executive Summary
MIT-backed Active Surfaces is developing flexible perovskite solar film for easier roof and wall installation, aiming to cut costs and broaden where solar fits
- Active Surfaces is developing perovskite solar films instead of silicon
- The films are designed for roofs, walls, curved surfaces, and shingles
- The material uses nontoxic perovskite ink and UV cured epoxy
- The film can be as thin as 15 microns and is flexible
- The company says the films match silicon output per surface area
- Durability testing is reported to exceed 10 years in real conditions
- Active Surfaces opened a 5000 square foot site in Woburn to test production equipment
Quick Facts
- What: Developing flexible perovskite solar film for easier installation
- Where: Woburn Massachusetts and MIT research roots
- Why: To expand solar installation options and lower costs
- Who: Active Surfaces and co-founder Richard Swartwout
- When: Opened the development site in 2024 and raised funds recently
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Active Surfaces, led by MIT research, pursues perovskite flexible solar films with roll-to-roll manufacturing to enable cheaper building-integrated deployment.
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Active Surfaces, operating in Woburn, Massachusetts, develops and scales perovskite solar films for roofs and curved surfaces using roll-to-roll manufacturing.
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Active Surfaces plans perovskite solar-film manufacturing in Woburn, Massachusetts to expand where solar can be installed and reduce costs.