TECHNOLOGY
Proven solar technology engineered for real-world performance.
The Merlin Solar Advantage
At the core of Merlin Solar’s patented technology is an innovative pair of metal grids that serve as intra-cell and inter-cell interconnects. By fundamentally addressing mono-cSi cell micro-cracking and fatigue induced inter-cell interconnect failure, Merlin Solar has enabled ubiquitous deployment of solar in the most challenging of applications.
Simply put, Merlin Solar has extricated mono-cSi cells from a coffin of glass & aluminum, enabling our customers to implement solutions that were previously considered impossible. Merlin Solar™ glass & non-glass panels have the proven performance and reliability of mono-crystalline silicon technology together with the advantages of being flexible, light weight, and enable peel & stick deployments.
Merlin Solar Panels vs Standard Panels
Lightweight
80% Lighter
Than Glass Systems
High Energy Output
20% More Energy
In Real World Conditions
Rugged
Flexible Panels that are 50x
More Durable vs. Standard Panels
Patented Grid Technology
Grid Innovation
Patented grids provide >2100 independent redundant connections
Multi-layered Design
20 vertical, 70 lateral busbars, and back-mesh act as rebars
Spring Interconnects
>180 redundant spring interconnects eliminate metal fatigue
How Merlin Solar Panels Compare to Standard Panels
Real-World Performance in Action
Merlin Solar technology is designed to perform consistently beyond controlled lab conditions. The following tests highlight how our panels behave under real-world lighting, mechanical stress, and deployment scenarios.
Can Our Solar Panels Survive Military-Grade Impact Tests?
Can Our Solar Panels Survive Military-Grade Impact Tests?
Merlin Tough: Arrow Test
Solar only works in perfect sun? Let’s test that.
Why Conventional Solar Fails in Motion, and What It Takes to Survive
This technical benchmark examines why legacy solar architectures struggle in transportation environments and defines the architectural requirements for durable, real-world energy generation under vibration, shading, and thermal cycling, validated through laboratory testing and field data.
Certifications
Select products and models conform to UL Standards & are CEC Listed.
UL 61730
IEC 61215 & IEC 61730
Issued Patents
Merlin Solar Technologies products and categories of products may be covered by one or more patents in the U.S. and internationally, as is indicated below. This website page is provided to satisfy the virtual patent marking provisions of various jurisdictions, in particular it is intended to serve as notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Items listed below may be sold individually or as part of a combination product. Additional patents are pending and issued in the U.S. and internationally.
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US Patent 8,916,038 Free-standing metallic article for semiconductors
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US Patent 8,936,709 Adaptable free-standing metallic article for semiconductors
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US Patent 8,940,998 Free-standing metallic article for semiconductors
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US Patent 8,569,096 Free-standing metallic article for semiconductors
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US Patent 9,054,238 Semiconductor with silver patterns having pattern segments
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US Patent 9,573,214 Solder application method and apparatus
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US Patent 9,685,568 Photovoltaic Module with Flexible Circuit
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US Patent 9,842,945 Photovoltaic Module with Flexible Circuit
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US Patent 10,181,542 Photovoltaic Cell having a Coupled Expanded Metal Article
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US Patent 10,411,152 Solar Cell Bonding
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US Patent 10,672,927 Photovoltaic Cell having a Coupled Expanded Metal Article
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US Patent 10,886,424 Method for Blackening a Metallic Article
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US Patent 11,349,040 Photovoltaic Cell Having a Coupled Expanded Metal Article
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US Patent 11,558,010 Method for Blackening an Electrical Conduit
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US Patent 11,588,064 Method for Blackening a Metallic Article
Trademarks
MERLIN, MERLINSOLAR, the Merlin Solar Logo and the Bird Logo are trademarks of Merlin Solar Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brand names may be trademarked by their respective owners.
