Konarka Technologies

Konarka Technologies was a company that specialized in developing lightweight, flexible solar cells made from plastic materials called organic photovoltaics. These solar cells could be integrated into various surfaces like clothing, windows, or portable devices, offering a versatile and innovative way to generate renewable energy. Although promising, the company faced financial challenges and filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Its technology represented an effort to make solar energy more adaptable and accessible, potentially transforming how and where solar power could be used.