Amcor and Power Roll Announce a Revolutionary Photovoltaic Film

Amcor and Power Roll join forces to launch a lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective photovoltaic film, offering an innovative alternative to traditional solar panels and paving the way for sustainable energy solutions.

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Amcor, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and Power Roll, a UK-based photovoltaic technology pioneer, announce an ambitious collaboration to develop a revolutionary solar film. This innovation promises to transform the renewable energy market with its lightweight, flexible design and low production costs.

The new photovoltaic film, developed by Power Roll, is designed to address challenges in various applications: fragile rooftops, building facades, off-grid energy production, and integration into the transportation sector. Unlike traditional silicon-based solar panels, this solution does not require rare earth materials, significantly reducing its environmental impact. Furthermore, its roll-to-roll manufacturing process enables cost-effective, large-scale production.

A solution tailored to today’s challenges

Amcor, already active in the photovoltaic sector through its advanced technologies, sees this partnership as a strategic opportunity to expand its influence in a rapidly growing market. “This innovation can deliver ultra-low-cost green electricity and play a key role in the global energy transition,” said Frank Lehmann, Vice President of Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor.

For Power Roll, this partnership is a growth accelerator. Neil Spann, CEO of Power Roll, emphasized that this collaboration will enable the company to meet the growing global demand for affordable solar energy. According to Spann, over one-third of commercial rooftops worldwide, representing approximately 12 billion square meters, cannot support the weight of traditional solar panels. This lightweight and adaptable photovoltaic film offers a solution to tap into these underutilized surfaces.

A technology with multiple applications

The potential of this solar film extends far beyond rooftops. Its flexibility and lightweight properties make it ideal for diverse sectors, including facades, transport infrastructure, and off-grid energy generation. With these characteristics, it addresses the needs of many regions where traditional solar panels are not viable.

Amcor also continues its innovation strategy through partnerships and investments in promising start-ups. In addition to its collaboration with Power Roll, Amcor supports several projects focused on sustainable technologies, such as PragmatIC Semiconductors and Licella, as part of its Lift-Off initiative dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

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