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Quarter 2, 2024

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Each quarter we gather the latest updates, giving you a snapshot of what's new with PowerFilm. Enjoy the Q2 highlights!

Blog Posts

How Solar Panels Work vs Batteries Understanding the Key Differences text on a blue futuristic background with a solar panel and a battery

Solar panels and batteries are frequently used together to power devices like telematics systems, starting batteries, refrigerated trailers and power stations, but they operate quite differently. 

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Hiker with a LightSaver Portable Solar Charger on his back looking through forest greenery at a mountain.

In a time where seemingly everything requires electricity, how do you stay connected when you’re away?

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Richard pushing Farmote Systems device into the ground with Blog Post title overlayed.

Farming is an intricate balance of land, livestock, and crops that technology can now optimize. 

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Illustration of a battery with a descending state of charge graphic on a blue background with black text on a white rectangle.
A woman sitting at a table with a line of colored batteries looking up with a questioning look on her face.
A man with a head sitting at a desk looking up with the text "Which portable solar technology is best: a primer"
Sun shining through a large window with the text Will a Solar Panel Work Behind Glass? overlayed.
a robotic arm picking up a thin-film solar panel with text overlayed Accelerate Your Custom Solar Solutions with a US-based Manufacturer
Group working on a project with Our Design Process: Learn How We Help You Create A Custom Solar Product overlayed on the image

Commercial Products

Trucking Solar Solutions

Grey semi truck with solar panels on the fairing, TRU, and trailer
Semi-flexible crystalline solar panel with an integrated charge controller installed on a transportation refrigeration unit.

Do you want to decrease idle running time, increase battery lifetime, reduce jump-start service calls, and save diesel fuel? We have transportation solar solutions to improve fleet readiness, increase efficiency, and save you money.

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"160W Club Car Carryall PowerDrive Golf Car Solar Panel (C3-47F27.7VC)" text on a green background with a photo of the panel.

The 160W Club Car Carryall PowerDrive Golf Car Solar Panel charges your golf car's batteries, helping you drive farther, keep your batteries longer, reduce charging costs and offset 250 pounds of carbon dioxide production per year.

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Consumer Products

New Foldable & LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers

"New Product: 60W Foldable Solar Panel with Overlaminate" text on a blue background with a photo of the black 60W Foldable.

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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Blog Post 133 How to Power Devices Anywhere with Flexible LightSaver Solar Charging Solutions

LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers feature integrated batteries and can be mounted and charged on the go. They are perfect for long weekend hikes or being stowed in backpacks.

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News

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Videos

Custom Solar Solutions

Custom Solutions (Full)

Learn about PowerFilm's custom solar capabilities in this video.

Trucking Solar Solutions Explainer Video
internet of things explainer video

These videos explain the transportatoin and IoT market problems our solar solutions solve.

Webinars

Charge controllers, who needs them? Optimizing MPPT for Energy Harvesting Applications_Brad Scandrett_Sensors Converge_2023
eliminate batteries in iot devices with indoor solar energy harvesting and long-life supercapacitors_sam jones_ieee_cap-xx_2021_webinar_web

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Events

Defense Power and Energy Conference 2024 (Newsletter Medium)

In June, PowerFilm President Dan Stieler, PhD, presented a talk at the conference titled "Elimination of Premature Combat Vehicle Battery Failure using Solar Charging".

"Sensors Converge Santa Clara, CA June 24-26" Text on an image of a city with different sensors connecting various parts.

In June, we exhibited our IoT Solar Solutions. We educated attendees on how low-power IoT devices can leverage light energy outdoors and indoors to extend or replace traditional batteries, making long-term maintenance-free solutions possible. 

Distributors 

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