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Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
Magnolia Solar is a small renewable-energy semiconductor company based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Magnolia Solar, Inc., it is developing a nanotechnology-enabled thin-film photovoltaic technology that can be applied to glass and flexible substrates. The approach includes a nanostructure-based antireflection coating designed to improve cell efficiency and reduce cost per watt by capturing more of the solar spectrum. The firm targets defense and commercial terrestrial markets with low-cost thin-film modules suitable for both grid-connected and distributed power applications, such as residential electricity, lighting, heating, and traffic controls. In 2022, Magnolia Solar announced collaboration with NYSERDA and with academic partners at CNSE and RPI to advance its high-efficiency, nanostructure-based thin-film solar cells, reflecting active research partnerships.