The Uni-Solar speciality will become available because of the link between Solar Power Australia (SPA) and Michigan-based United Solar Ovonic (USO).

USO is the world's second largest supplier of thin film product.

The managing director of SPA, Brett Sutherland, said the relationship with USO was extremely positive for Australia.

"As a leading provider of wholesale and retail products to the Australian and Pacific market, SPA sees this as an opportunity to expand its range with a unique product that has tremendous potential for use in the commercial market," Mr Sutherland said.

"We are looking forward to working closely with USO to deliver great value to our customers and believe this product is a revolutionary advance in technology for the Australian market."

Uni-Solar is a polymer based product that can be attached to a roofing surface using adhesives only, with limited roof penetration.

"At 144 watts per square metre and only 3.6 kilograms in weight, it provides a flexible, lightweight alternative compared to other thin film technologies.

"This has allowed it to be utilised on projects in which roof weighting and wind rating have restricted the usage of contemporary panels and its polymer composition means it can be used on curved surfaces and does not have the glare effect that glass panels would provide.

"For buildings with a low roof angle Uni-Solar can also be combined with Power Tilt, allowing the array to be tilted by 15 degrees, providing a higher output along with higher returns."

Mr Sutherland said two particular features of Uni-Solar modules that made them attractive in the Australasian market were their superior performances in high temperatures and in shade.

"In comparison to crystalline modules, the technology used in Uni-Solar modules ensures system performance is less affected by high temperatures and partial shading."

SPA had supplied and installed high quality products for the residential, off-grid, mining, industrial, and commercial sectors for more than 11 years, he said.