are flexible solar panels possible?

Is there a material that is capable of absorbing enough UV radiation to make it worth using as a flexible solar cell?
Not flexible as in aluminum, but a material such as plastic (polycarbonate).

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3 Responses to “are flexible solar panels possible?”

Bramble on December 5th, 2009 at 11:54 pm

Yes, they already exist. I have one here.
michaeln_2006 on December 6th, 2009 at 12:23 am

Of Coarse! In fact flexible solar panels have already been invented. Ever hear of a solar panel shirt? Instead of the standard crystalline silicon cell these new solar panels use a flexible polymorphous silicon cell to pull in power from the sun’s rays. They can be placed on clothing, cell phones, and virtually anything else.
Anton on December 6th, 2009 at 1:22 am

Yes it depends on the material of the bearings fixed, on the “to be Moved” pivots!/–Fulcrums/turning points/hinges.etc. but the wiring for commands has to reach them keeping them moveable in unhospitibale temperatures.The heating effect of an electric current is benificial too.

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