Solopower Systems, Inc.
Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Solopower Systems, based in Portland, Oregon, operates in the renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing sector, focusing on CIGS-based photovoltaics. The company uses an electrochemical, roll-to-roll production method intended to maximize materials utilization, reduce waste, and lower equipment costs, supporting high-throughput manufacturing. This approach aims to deliver devices with high voltage, efficient carrier collection, and strong conversion efficiency, enabling scalable production of solar modules across large areas and nontraditional shapes. Its customers include solar developers and off-grid or building-integrated applications that benefit from lightweight, flexible panel solutions. A notable development cited in its history is the 2016 partnership to deploy its lightweight PV technology on a BIPV roof installation in Fairfield, Connecticut, with Davis Hill Development. The company positions itself as a small-to-medium-sized player pursuing high-volume, low-cost manufacturing of CIGS photovoltaics.