Integrated Solar Roof Solution: Midsummer & Soprasolar Collaboration
The world of solar energy is abuzz with a new collaboration between Midsummer, a Swedish manufacturer of thin-film solar panels, and Soprasolar (SOLARDIS USA WADSWORTH), a French subsidiary of roofing giant Soprema. This partnership aims to revolutionize the solar-roofing industry by introducing an integrated solar roof product: The world’s first solar panel for roof tiles.
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Midsummer & Soprasolar
Midsummer stands out for its innovative thin-film solar panels. Unlike traditional silicon panels, these are lightweight and flexible, which makes them ideal for a wider range of roof applications. This technology is particularly well-suited for buildings with lower weight capacities, which were previously limited in their ability to adopt solar power. Soprasolar brings extensive experience in roofing materials to the table. As a subsidiary of Soprema, one of the world's largest roofing manufacturers, Soprasolar boasts a proven track record and established distribution channels.
Market Potential
Leveraging Midsummer's innovation and Soprasolar's roofing expertise, this solar-cell/roof material integration has created additional installation opportunities, as a wider range of buildings are now capable of housing these solar cell solutions.
Beyond product development, Soprasolar and Midsummer recently secured certification from CSTB, the French national organization for construction certifications. This paves the way for Soprasolar to market the integrated solar roof solution not only in France but also in other targeted countries where their roofing materials are already established, significantly increasing Soprasolar's customer base.
The potential impact of this collaboration is undeniable. By combining expertise in roofing and lightweight solar technology, Midsummer and Soprasolar have created a solution that could significantly increase the number of buildings utilizing solar energy.
Reference Links
Midsummer: https://midsummer.se/en/
Midsummer WAVE: https://midsummer.se/en/midsummer-wave/
Midsummer WAVE Product Data Sheet: https://midsummer.se/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Productsheet_MidsummerWAVE_uc_english_230309.pdf
Soprasolar: https://www.soprasolar.com/en/
