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From concept to production, we build lightweight, rugged solar solutions for transportation, defense, embedded, and specialized applications.

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Commercial Transportation

Idling increases fuel use and battery strain. Our lightweight solar solutions power liftgates, telematics, APUs, and refrigeration systems, reducing fuel consumption and extending battery life.

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Government & DoD

Mission-critical operations demand reliable field power. Our lightweight solar solutions support portable, vehicle-mounted, and remote deployments with military-grade durability.

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Uncrewed Maritime Systems

Extend mission duration and reduce service intervals for unmanned maritime platforms. Our solar systems are engineered for sealed construction, marine exposure, and reliable surface power generation.

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Low-Speed Electric Vehicles

Solar integration for low-speed electric vehicle fleets operating across campuses, resorts, and municipal facilities. Engineered to extend runtime, reduce deep discharge cycles, and support predictable daily use.

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Internet of Things

Solar power solutions engineered for low-power IoT and connected devices. Designed to extend operational life, reduce maintenance, and enable reliable deployment in remote or infrastructure-limited environments.

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Consumer

When power is hard to find, our lightweight solar solutions keep you connected and prepared. Built for mobility and reliability wherever you go.

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PowerFilm designs and manufactures custom-engineered solar solutions for commercial, military, and consumer applications. With in-house production, we deliver reliable power where others cannot.

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Designed, Engineered, and Assembled in the USA.

PowerFilm designs and engineers custom solar solutions in the United States, with key manufacturing and assembly processes performed in-house to ensure performance and reliability. See how we turn concepts into durable, high-performance solar solutions built for demanding applications.

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Our Capabilities

Capabilities span panel construction, electrical integration, validation, and controlled production. Each solution is developed against program constraints, not standard formats

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Success Stories

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

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Our Technologies

PowerFilm works with multiple photovoltaic (PV) technologies to ensure our customers get the best custom solar solution possible.

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Explore the latest from PowerFilm including company updates, project wins, and innovations in solar integration.

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Outdoor vs. Indoor Solar Panels: Key Differences, Use Cases, and Performance Considerations

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How Extreme Weather Causes Truck Battery Failure and How Solar Prevents It

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Extreme weather is a leading cause of truck battery failure in commercial fleets, directly affecting uptime, delivery...

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