Inkjet Innovation: Ricoh’s Vision for Flexible Solar Cell Manufacturing.

toner · 2025-10-08T13:40:39-04:00

Ricoh Bets on Flexible Solar Panels to Power the Future by 2030. Japanese electronics giant Ricoh is entering the renewable energy race with a bold plan: develop cheap, flexible solar panels capable of powering around 90,000 homes a year by 2030. Instead of traditional rigid silicon panels, Ricoh is focusing on perovskite solar cells—a lightweight, bendable alternative that can be printed using inkjet technology. This innovative approach skips expensive manufacturing processes like lasers and vacuum chambers, helping cut costs dramatically. The company is targeting a generation cost of 14 yen per kilowatt-hour, aiming to meet Japan’s national clean energy goals. Backed by the government’s Green Innovation Fund, Ricoh is partnering with firms like NTT Anode Energy and Daiwa House Industry to test and scale the technology. If successful, Ricoh’s solar tech could transform how and where solar energy is used—opening doors for integration on rooftops, building façades, and even curved surfaces. But challenges remain, including improving durability and efficiency to compete with established silicon-based systems. Still, Ricoh’s move marks a promising step toward making solar energy more affordable and more adaptable worldwide.

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Ricoh Bets on Flexible Solar Panels to Power the Future by 2030.
Japanese electronics giant Ricoh is entering the renewable energy race with a bold plan: develop cheap, flexible solar panels capable of powering around 90,000 homes a year by 2030. Instead of traditional rigid silicon panels, Ricoh is focusing on perovskite solar cells—a lightweight, bendable alternative that can be printed using inkjet technology. This innovative approach skips expensive manufacturing processes like lasers and vacuum chambers, helping cut costs dramatically.

The company is targeting a generation cost of 14 yen per kilowatt-hour, aiming to meet Japan’s national clean energy goals. Backed by the government’s Green Innovation Fund, Ricoh is partnering with firms like NTT Anode Energy and Daiwa House Industry to test and scale the technology. If successful, Ricoh’s solar tech could transform how and where solar energy is used—opening doors for integration on rooftops, building façades, and even curved surfaces. But challenges remain, including improving durability and efficiency to compete with established silicon-based systems. Still, Ricoh’s move marks a promising step toward making solar energy more affordable and more adaptable worldwide.
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