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UP: Frames of reference

US-based Origami Solar has overcome two key challenges to replace aluminum solar module frames with steel products. The company says it can offer improved performance and a compelling value proposition, particularly for module makers setting up outside China. pv magazine caught up with Origami Solar CEO Gregg Patterson to discuss steel frames and the company’s expansion plans.

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Mark Hutchins

03 Dec 2024

Steel frames can compete with aluminum on price in the United States, according to Origami Solar CEO Gregg Patterson. | Photo: U.S. Steel

pv magazine: How did you get started with Origami Solar?Gregg Patterson: The one thing in a PV system that hasn’t changed or seen any real innovation in the 60-plus years that solar has been around is the module frame. It is the only component in an entire PV project that hasn’t seen radical improvements or …

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