Plastic Solar Cell (IMAGE) Helmholtz Association Caption They are light, mechanically flexible and offer a variety of applications: 'plastic solar cells' have several advantages. Credit Alexander Colsmann, KIT Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.