About
Founded in 2023, Active Surfaces is a private headquartered in Woburn, United States with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar.
Active Surfaces leverages decade-long MIT research to commercialize perovskite solar technology. The company produces flexible, ultra-lightweight solar cells using commodity materials and low-temperature manufacturing processes. Key advantages include 10x lighter weight than traditional silicon panels, 90% lower labor costs, superior low-light performance, and suitability for distributed manufacturing. The technology addresses supply chain concentration in China and enables solar deployment on structures unable to support conventional panels, such as warehouses and lightweight roofs. The company is backed by a team of MIT-trained scientists and engineers with expertise in perovskite materials, roll-to-roll manufacturing, and climate tech commercialization.
Headquarters
Woburn, United States
Founded
2023
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
MIT.nano
Products
Perovskite Solar Cells
Certifications & Awards
Awards
Inaugural MIT.nano PITCH.nano Competition Winner