Apollo Power, an Israeli solar energy company, has opened a new factory for the mass production of solar panels. This 10,000 square meter facility, located in Yokneam’s Mevo Carmel Science and Industry Park, was built with an investment of NIS 100 million ($30 million).
It is the first of its kind in the world. Apollo Power has developed technology that turns surfaces into energy sources using the sun’s rays. This technology is used by e-commerce giant Amazon and German car manufacturer Volkswagen.
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The solar panels produced by the factory are flexible, lightweight, durable and high-efficiency. They can be used on cars, trucks, roofs and aircraft, as they are not too heavy. The basic unit of the solar film is 12 square meters and weighs 3 kilograms per square meter. The company also produces floating solar panels that produce electricity on water surfaces.
These panels are durable to waves, making them suitable for a variety of marine vehicles and sails. The factory is expected to reach an annual production output of 1.5 million square meters in solar film, or an annual capacity of about 190 megawatts. This is enough to power 35,000-40,000 households.
“This innovative and automatic facility was built in a year and a half, utilizing groundbreaking technology we have developed ourselves, in order to realize our vision of generating electricity from any surface exposed to the sun. The potential is endless,” said Rosenberg. “The technology of our flexible solar-film is particularly suitable for installation on light roofs and water reservoirs and the automotive market.”
The opening of Apollo Power’s flagship factory marks a major milestone for the company. It is the first of its kind in the world and is expected to reach an annual production output of 1.5 million square meters in solar film, or an annual capacity of about 190 megawatts.
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This is enough to power 35,000-40,000 households. Apollo has also inked deals with major car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Renault and Geely, to integrate its solar energy films into their vehicles.
“The solar sheet generates electricity from solar energy and helps to extend the driving range of the car,” Apollo said.
Apollo Power has made great strides in the solar energy industry. Its flagship factory is the first of its kind in the world and is expected to reach an annual production output of 1.5 million square meters in solar film, or an annual capacity of about 190 megawatts.
This is enough to power 35,000-40,000 households. The company has also inked deals with major car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Renault and Geely, to integrate its solar energy films into their vehicles. Additionally, it has agreements with Amazon and Tadiran Solar to supply them with flexible solar panels.
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