SOLWEAR: The Solar Roll
LEECELL Co., Ltd.
- 2027 Honoree in Energy Transition & Sustainability
SOLWEAR is a flexible thin-film solar cell manufactured as a continuous roll using a proprietary ambient-pressure roll-to-roll (R2R) wet-coating process. This production method allows for extensive length scalability and lowers manufacturing costs compared to vacuum deposition. Mass-produced SOLWEAR rolls deliver over 10% efficiency under standard sunlight and over 20% efficiency in indoor low-light environments. The film functions as an adaptable power source. It can be custom-cut in multiple directions to fit various surface shapes, and its material formulation enables tunable light transmittance for transparent applications. SOLWEAR powers indoor IoT sensors and electronic shelf labels (ESL), while its physical flexibility supports structural integration into building exteriors (BIPV), mobility (MIPV), and smart agriculture (APV).