SoftPV Wins Bronze Edison Award in the US for Tree-Shaped Solar Panel 'Soltria'

Ahn Hyun-woo, CEO of SoftPV (left in the photo), and Lee Sung-kyu, CTO of SoftPV, are posing for a commemorative photo after winning the Bronze Award at the 2022 Edison Awards.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwak Minjae] Solar cell specialist SoftPV was recognized for its global technological prowess by winning the bronze award in the Consumer Solutions - Advanced Materials product category at the '2022 Edison Awards' held in Florida, USA.

'Soltria' is a solar power module made by mounting various electronic components, including the three-dimensional spherical solar cell called 'SoftCell' and sensors, onto a transparent leaf-shaped film-type PCB (circuit board), creating a form resembling leaves attached to a tree. According to the company, it is a revolutionary power generation system capable of producing solar power at one of the highest levels per unit area worldwide.

Previously, SoftPV won the Innovation Award in the 'Smart Energy' category at CES 2021 with 'SoftCell,' and again received the Innovation Award in the same category at CES 2022 earlier this year. By winning the bronze award once more at the Edison Awards, the company has gained global recognition for its technology.

Known as the 'Oscar of Innovation,' the Edison Awards is the most prestigious invention award ceremony in the United States, established inspired by inventor Thomas Edison’s originality and perseverance demonstrated through his inventions. Over 3,000 panelists representing various industries evaluate entries for about seven months each year, awarding the most innovative new products and services worldwide, as well as pioneering companies and individuals who create new value.

SoftPV plans to create energy self-sufficient spaces that do not require external power grids based on the electricity produced by Soltria. A SoftPV official explained, “We are currently in discussions with domestic local governments and some companies, as well as state and city governments in the United States, and major countries in the Middle East.”

SoftPV CEO Ahn Hyunwoo stated, “We will complete a ‘microgrid’ that does not use external power grids to replace energy production from fossil fuels,” adding, “We aim to be a good company that reduces carbon dioxide and ultimately solves fundamental problems such as global warming.”

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