Solar Integration for High-Altitude & Airship Platforms

Ultralight solar solutions engineered for stratospheric airships, high-altitude platforms, and long-endurance aerial systems.

Discuss Your Application

Solar integration for airships requires extreme weight efficiency, conformal mounting, and validated electrical performance at altitude. Our thin-film solar architectures are engineered for aerodynamic surfaces and long-duration missions where every gram and watt matter.

Benefits
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Ultralight Construction

Minimal mass impact for lift-sensitive platforms.
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Conformal Integration

Flexible formats match curved envelopes and wing surfaces.
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High Power-to-Weight

Optimized output for persistent aerial operation.
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Custom Power Architecture

Matched to propulsion, avionics, and onboard systems.

Proven in Long-Endurance Aerial Operations
At SeaTrac, we rely on partners who can meet the highest standards of durability, efficiency, and consistency—and PowerFilm has continually delivered on all fronts. Their solar panels have proven to be exceptionally reliable in harsh marine environments, maintaining strong performance even under demanding conditions. PowerFilm’s team is knowledgeable, responsive, and committed to quality at every stage, from manufacturing to delivery. Their attention to detail and willingness to collaborate have made them a valuable partner as we continue to advance accessible, solar-powered mobility solutions. We’re proud to work with PowerFilm and look forward to growing our partnership in the years ahead.
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Buddy Duncan
Co-Founder, SeaTrac Systems
Power Film did a phenomenal job throughout the process. We came to them, needing solar cells that can survive deep underwater. They handled the request well, quickly directed resources, and leveraged their years of experience to assemble panels that worked within our existing encapsulation methods. Great product, responsive engineering, and great quality. All you could ask for in a partner in this space.
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Mark Henderson
Chief Technology Officer, Ocean Aero

System Capabilities

  • Ultralight thin-film construction: Optimized for lift-sensitive platforms.

  • Conformal geometry: Flexible integration on curved envelopes and wings.

  • Low-profile lamination: Maintains aerodynamic performance.

  • Custom electrical architecture: Defined by propulsion and avionics loads.

  • High-altitude durability: Engineered for UV, temperature extremes, and pressure variation.

  • Assembled in USA: Controlled production and validation.

Designed For

  • High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS): Persistent stratospheric power generation.

  • Stratospheric Airships: Ultralight integration for long-endurance missions.

  • ISR Platforms: Continuous power for sensors and communications payloads.

  • Communications Relays: Sustained aerial network infrastructure.

  • Environmental Monitoring Aircraft: Extended deployment for atmospheric data collection.

  • Defense & Research Programs: Custom solar architectures for mission-defined systems.

Applications

Explore how our ultralight solar systems extend mission endurance, reduce stored energy requirements, and support continuous aerial operation.

High-Altitude Airships

Persistent power for propulsion assist, avionics, and communications payloads.

  • Supports multi-day or multi-month deployments

  • Reduces reliance on battery mass

  • Extends mission endurance

Solar-Assisted Hybrid Aircraft

Solar integration to supplement onboard energy systems.

  • Supports propulsion assist

  • Offsets auxiliary loads

  • Enhances operational efficiency

Stratospheric Communications Platforms

Continuous power generation at altitude.

  • Sustains communications payloads

  • Supports remote operations

  • Reduces ground recharge dependency

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