# Flexible Solar Film Energy Heliatek and Solar Cloth Design the New HeliaFilm Panel By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliafilm References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/12/28/solar-films-may-be-the-more-flexible-future-of-solar-power/)  Heliatek works in collaboration with [Solar Cloth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) to develop the new Heliafilm technology, which is a flexible solar panel that helps create clean energy. The traditional solar panel is a rigid framework and is less malleable for various environments. The new HeliaFilm is a stick-on roll of film that is able to stick to various surfaces including glass, metal, and concrete. French company Solar Cloth recently launched their [M170](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-m170-wireless-mouse) solar film model, which is only 0.5 mm thick and can stick to different surfaces whilst straight or bent. This technique is applied to create the film based on material recycling to ensure that it is even more renewable. The HeliaFilm uses [organic photovoltaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-system1), otherwise known as OP technology by using light and converting that to electricity. Image Credit: Heliatek and Solar Cloth ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Solar Film Technology:** The development of flexible and adaptable solar film technology is disrupting traditional rigid solar panel frameworks and offers new possibilities for renewable energy solutions. - **Organic Photovoltaic (OP) Technology:** The use of organic photovoltaic technology in solar panel production presents new opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions. - **Thin and Adaptable Solar Panels:** The production of ultra-thin and flexible solar panel films is creating new possibilities for clean energy integration in diverse environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry stands to benefit from the technological progress of flexible solar film and organic photovoltaic technology. - **Construction and Infrastructure:** The construction and infrastructure sector can leverage thin and adaptable solar panels to create energy-efficient and sustainable buildings and urban environments. - **Materials and Recycling:** The materials and recycling industry can play a key role in the development of eco-friendly and sustainable solar panel films through the use of recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-2.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sego-innovations.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md)