TOKYO -- Japanese optical equipment maker Konica Minolta is preparing to produce a protective film that can double the life of thin, bendable solar panels to roughly 20 years.
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Konica Minolta aims to double life of flexible solar cells with new film
Manufacturer eyes full production in 2027 as Japan promotes perovskite panels
Flexible perovskite solar cells are expected to grow into a $17 billion market by 2040. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
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