Active Surfaces Celebrates the Opening of Its Manufacturing Research Facility in Woburn, MA

Woburn, MA – On Tuesday, December 10th, Active Surfaces, a leading innovator in renewable energy technology, marked a monumental milestone with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Manufacturing Research Facility. The event was a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the incredible strides Active Surfaces has made in climate tech.

This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for advancing Active Surfaces' groundbreaking "solar yoga mat" technology, a thin, flexible, and rollable solar solution designed to revolutionize the way solar energy is integrated into the built environment. The facility’s opening is a significant step forward in scaling this cutting-edge solar technology for widespread deployment.

Distinguished Speakers and Supporters

The ceremony featured inspiring remarks from key partners and champions of innovation:

• Vera Schroeder, Safar Partners

• Lily Fitzgerald, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

• Ross Palley, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

• Vladimir Bulovic, MIT.nano

• Pengxin Dong, Sabanci Climate Ventures

Their words underscored the importance of innovation, collaboration, and bold action in addressing the global climate crisis.

Community and Industry Support

The event drew an incredible crowd of attendees, including representatives from Boston Solar, Saint-Gobain, Browning the Green Space, Greentown Labs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and many others who have been instrumental in supporting Active Surfaces' journey. City officials, local organizations, and partners joined to celebrate this momentous occasion, further highlighting the vibrant ecosystem driving clean energy innovation in Massachusetts.

Special acknowledgment goes to Active Surfaces' global investors and partners, including QVT Financial LP, Lendlease, SeaX Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Type One Ventures, and Umami Capital, for their unwavering support.

A Milestone in Building a Sustainable Future

“This facility represents the culmination of years of hard work and the unwavering support of an incredible community,” said Dr. Richard Swartwout, Co-Founder of Active Surfaces. “We’re excited to scale our technology, create new local jobs, and help reshape how solar energy is integrated into our world. Together, we’re building a brighter, more sustainable future.”

Active Surfaces’ new Manufacturing Research Facility underscores the company’s commitment to market-focused innovation, offering a pathway for scaling climate solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with practical, deployable solutions.

About Active Surfaces

Active Surfaces, spun out from MIT.nano, is a leader in developing flexible, high-efficiency solar technology designed for integration into a variety of surfaces. The company’s unique rollable solar technology simplifies deployment, reduces costs, and improves the efficiency of solar installations - especially for the built environment. With accolades including first-place wins at the MIT 100K, Harvard Climate Symposium, and features on Forbes 30u30 and TedX, Active Surfaces is leading the charge in solar innovation.