ASCA®-Technology
Organic photovoltaics for the energy transition
Technology Update 2026
New Material Generation for Higher-Performance Organic Photovoltaics
Together with its long-standing technology partner Raynergy Tek, ASCA has developed and scaled up a new photoactive material system for the industrial production of organic photovoltaics.
The new material generation enables semi-transparent OPV modules with a power output of up to 70 W/m². Compared to the previous performance level of commercially available printed OPV modules, this represents an improvement of approximately 40 percent.
At the same time, a new turquoise color option expands the design possibilities for architectural and design-oriented applications.
The material system is based on Non-Fullerene Acceptors (NFA) and has been optimized for industrial roll-to-roll production. According to ASCA, it is the first NFA-based photoactive material system to be successfully commercialized for industrial OPV production.
With this advancement, ASCA continues to strengthen the combination of performance, semi-transparency, customization and industrial-scale manufacturing.
ASCA®-OPV is the result of years of research and development
ASCA® technology is based on organic photovoltaics (OPV) and represents a groundbreaking solution for the energy transition. The unique properties of this environmentally friendly, custom-made technology enable almost any surface to be energetically activated, regardless of its external shape and the integration material.
ASCA® develops and produces solutions for you, from small products to large projects, at its facility in Kitzingen, Germany.
Physical characteristics
The ASCA®-OPV film can be curved or rolled without affecting its performance or durability.
The ASCA® film can be manufactured with varying levels of transparency.
The ASCA® film has a weight of less than 500g/m².
ASCA® OPV films are available in various colors: blue, green, red, gray and turquoise.
ASCA® solutions are capable of generating energy both under sunlight and artificial light due to their excellent low-light efficiency – regardless of light intensity.
The ASCA® film offers a positive temperature coefficient and hence does not experience any efficiency loss with rising module temperatures.
Product features
ASCA®-OPV can be shaped to any form and size according to customer specifications. The module design is directly customized using the laser structuring method. The electrical parameters are also adjustable.
ASCA® modules can be integrated into nearly any kind of surface and many materials (metals, glass, membranes, plastics, textiles, etc.).
ASCA® not only manufactures the base product of the OPV film but also offers system integration both into the product and in its application.
The ASCA® solutions last a long time, with a service life of up to 20 years depending on the field of application.
The ASCA® manufacturing process
We print flexible PET films with environmentally friendly organic* semiconductors.
In a high-speed roll-to-roll process, several individual layers are printed in succession. They are then encapsulated in a barrier film. A combination of laser, printing and lamination technologies is used in a patented process.
New photoactive material systems are continuously qualified for industrial roll-to-roll manufacturing. With the NFA-based material generation industrialized in 2026, ASCA combines higher module performance with the requirements of scalable printed OPV production.
* Organic chemistry deals with carbon-based compounds.
Sustainable solution
The ASCA®-OPV film offers the shortest energy payback time (EPBT) in the photovoltaic market. The energy payback time (EPBT) indicates the period in which the system generates the energy that was required for its production.
All components of our products have been selected according to strict environmental criteria. ASCA® guarantees that no chlorinated or fluorinated derivatives (CFCs) are used. Rare metals are also excluded from the production process.
ASCA®-OPV films can be recycled within the framework of conventional plastic recycling.
Through ASCA® technology, the use of material and energy in the product is highly efficient, ensuring an optimal use of resources.