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Merlin Solar bets twisty panels will help it land on rooftops everywhere
The startup uses standard silicon solar cells but connects them using bendy materials, giving them better durability and more flexibility.
Solar cells made with the stuff are inexpensive but fragile; to prevent fractures, companies usually sandwich monocrystalline silicon within two panels of glass bordered by a metal frame. The bendy structure can follow the contours of different surfaces, allowing them to mount flush atop the roof of an Winnebago Airstream trailer, for example. The added flexibility, light weight, and ability to handle shading has made Merlin’s panels a favorite among recreational vehicles owners.
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