A Flexible Future – Sustaining the North with Flexible solar panels

Regional Winner Climate change and the environment
Regional Winner Climate change and the environment
Submitted by
Owen Whynot
Year

2025

Category

Climate change and the environment

Region

Northwest Territories

Project description

This innovation improves flexible solar panels by using durable, recyclable ETFE plastic instead of PET. Designed for cold, uneven terrain, it boosts energy output, lasts longer, and lowers costs for northern Canadian communities.

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