Plextronics Offers Solar Cell Inks for Research

Particularly relevant as the worldwide search for renewable energy becomes more urgent, the company’s technology will enable the mass production of printed devices, such as low-cost organic solar cells and high-efficiency lighting.

To recognize the potential impact of Plextronics’ technology, it’s important to first understand the fundamentals of both printed electronics and the marketplace. Printed electronics comprises next-generation light, power and circuitry products, including flexible displays, plastic solar cells and organic RFID tags. The market for printed electronics was approximately $1 billion in 2006 and is expected to exceed $300 billion within 20 years.