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ACE Inventor Inc.
Colorful, Flexible, Transparent, Lightweight Hydrogel Solar Cells for Every Building
Specialization
Next-Generation BIPV
(Building-Integrated Photovoltaics)
Keywords
Hydrogel Solar Cell
Electrophoretic Deposition
Category
Renewable Energy Advanced Materials
Technology Introduction
Technology / Item Overview
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ACE Inventor develops hydrogel-based solar cells that are colorful, transparent, lightweight, and flexible, redefining BIPV applications.
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The company’s patented electrophoretic nanoparticle deposition (EPD) process allows large-area coating (up to 3 m²) at room temperature with nanometer-level uniformity and multi-color expression.
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Its water-soluble hydrogel electrolyte membrane achieves high ion conductivity, durability, and eco-recyclability, enabling solar panels that double as architectural materials.
Owned Technology / Applied Products
(1) Owned Technology
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World’s First Hydrogel Solar Cell Platform featuring:
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100 % water-soluble electrolyte membrane tech.
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Flexible electrode coating via electrophoretic nanoparticle process.
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Control of transparency, color, and film thickness for aesthetic integration.
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Patent Portfolio: 6 registered + 16 applications (5 PCT incl. 4 U.S.); 10 SCI-level publications on electric-field nano-coating and hydrogels.
(2) Applied Products
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Color Solar Cells / Transparent Solar Modules for BIPV curtain walls, window frames, and sound barriers.
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Agrivoltaic Films & Greenhouse Glass delivering power generation while allowing light for crops.
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Flexible PV for interior design, shading systems, and urban furniture — applications impossible with silicon cells.
Development Needs & Value Proposition
(1) Problem Definition / Development Background
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Rapid RE100 transition and Zero-Energy Building mandates increase demand for BIPV.
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Existing silicon modules are heavy, opaque, expensive, and unsuitable for aesthetic integration.
(2) Value Proposition / Solution
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ACE Inventor’s hydrogel cells enable easy, eco-friendly installation on any building surface, reducing costs by 25 % vs. silicon BIPV.
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Combines aesthetics + functionality, offering color variations for architects and urban designers.
Competitiveness
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Unique IP: Exclusive hydrogel electrolyte and EPD nanoparticle coating patents create high entry barriers.
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Cost & Weight Advantage: 75 % lighter and 25 % cheaper than silicon modules.
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Eco & Safety: Water-soluble, non-toxic materials; no CdTe or Pb.
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Scalability: Fully automated inline mass-production line (50 MW capacity expandable to 100 MW).
Company Performance & Business Status
Key References
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Demonstration Site: 9 ,865 m² (Goisan-gun) / 632 kW capacity / 808 MWh annual output.
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Pilot Projects (2025 – 2026):
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Samsung C&T – Zero-carbon housing & factory integration (₩30 B projected sales).
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LX Glass & KEPCO – Transparent BIPV mass production.
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KICT – Public rental housing application (₩0.5 B revenue in 2025).
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Dongsung Jinhung – Sound-absorbing solar barriers (₩1 B revenue in 2025).
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Overseas Experience
(1) PoC Progress
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UL 7103 (USA) and EN 50583 (Europe) certifications in progress for BIPV modules (2025 – 2026).
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Pilot projects in North America and Europe to validate hydrogel PV performance under LEED standards.
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Partnerships with U.S. construction and energy solution firms for co-marketing and supply chain integration.
(2) Global Expansion
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2025: KS Certification & Domestic Market Launch
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2026: Mass Production Expansion to 100 MW Capacity
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2027: Export Launch to U.S./E.U. Markets
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2030: Projected Sales ₩176 B / Deep-Tech Unicorn Status
