A Flexible Future – Sustaining the North with Flexible solar panels

National Finalist Climate change and the environment
National Finalist Climate change and the environment
Submitted by
Owen Whynot
Year

2025

Category

Climate change and the environment

Region

Northwest Territories

Project description

This innovation develops a cover for flexible solar panels designed to work in cold, uneven terrain. By replacing PET plastic with durable and recyclable ETFE plastic, it increases energy production, lifespan, and sustainability. Reducing costs for northern Canadian communities as well.

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