United Solar Ovonic said that the laminates offer cost-effective solutions for roofing applications because they are lightweight, flexible and can be integrated directly with building materials.
The company said that the laminates are around three-to-five times lighter than conventional solar modules which use glass, for use in low-load bearing roof applications.
Yutaka Kato, Itochu’s COO of industrial machinery and solution division, said: Uni-Solar laminates are a natural fit for us, because they can be integrated directly into roofing materials and provide a faster return on investment than competitive solar products.
