Solarstic CEO Park Sung-geun introduces its vehicle-integrated plastic solar modules during CES 2026 at its booth at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Lee Min-hyung
LAS VEGAS — Solarstic, a plastic solar module maker for electric vehicles (EVs), will diversify its global client base by leveraging the firm’s design technique, which begins by working together with vehicle manufacturers from the initial phase of development, its CEO Park Sung-geun said during an interview on the sidelines of the CES tech fair, Wednesday (local time).
The startup focuses on developing lightweight plastic solar modules for vehicles and buildings, which provides advantages in terms of weight, price and design flexibility when compared with conventional glass modules.
Solarstic was founded in 2025 under Hyundai Motor Group’s ZER01NE startup accelerator program. The company currently develops vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) modules and building-applied photovoltaic (BAPV) modules.
As EVs become mainstream in the global auto industry, demand for the firm’s eco-friendly solar modules will put the company on a path toward solid growth, according to Park.
Solarstic’s vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) modules installed on the roof of an electric vehicle / Courtesy of Solarstic
“We have a core strength in our patented design technology for vehicle modules, which is hard for latecomers to imitate, as the modules should be highly durable to be able to meet strict collision test requirements,” Park said during the interview.
For now, the startup generates more sales from its solar modules for buildings, but the firm expects sales from the vehicle modules to surpass them starting in 2027, when it will start mass production for Hyundai Motor and Kia.
The company’s VIPV business is forecast to reach 7.9 billion won ($5.5 million) in 2027. Solarstic set target sales for the vehicle modules at 32.3 billion won by 2030, when the company will be able to widen its supply channel to more global carmakers.
Solarstic’s photovoltaic modules installed on the roof of a building / Courtesy of Solarstic
“Solarstic is pursuing a two-track strategy, which we see as crucial for sustainable growth,” the head of the startup said. “We believe the vehicle module business will serve as a strong growth driver for the next few years, while the business for building modules will offer stable sales.”
The company also displayed confidence in the mass production of its plastic solar modules for vehicles, based on its deep understanding of the development process for motor vehicles. Park has 13 years of experience in developing solar systems for Hyundai Motor.
“We will make use of our first mover advantage in the market, and strengthen our position as one of the most tech-savvy and reliable solar module makers for vehicles,” he said. “At CES 2026, we hope to expand practical partnerships with global automakers and mobility firms in the area of solar technologies.”

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