"Our mission is to provide solar energy generation at a cost equal to or better than traditional electric generation from natural gas, oil, and even coal. To achieve this goal, we've developed technology that eliminates the cost barriers to solar energy production.
Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV)
High costs have been the roadblock keeping solar from realizing its potential. Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV) technology, which concentrates a large amount of sunlight onto a small amount of active solar material, seeks to overcome the issues. CPV technology is increasingly recognized as the most promising technology to drive solar energy generation to cost-parity with energy generated using fossil fuels. " more

" Nanosolar is the world leader in solar power innovation. We are setting the standard for affordable clean electricity with solar-cell technology of distinctly superior cost efficiency, versatility, and availability.

Our mission is very simple: A Solar Panel on Every Building® -- so that buildings everywhere will be hybrid energy buildings, synergistically switching between clean locally-produced solar energy (used during peak-time electricity usage hours just when electricity is the most valuable) and grid-delivered backend power (delivered in the evening or whenever the solar resources are not available).

Leveraging recent science advances in nanostructured materials, Nanosolar has developed proprietary high-yield high-throughput thin-film process technology based on the economics of printing (non-vacuum / solution coating). For the first time, this makes it possible to simply print solar cells that are efficient and durable, and fundamentally change the cost efficiency and volume availability of solar electricity."

" Johanna Solar Technology GmbH manufactures thin film solar modules based on CIGSSe-technology which utilises copper, indium, gallium, sulphur and selenium. The manufacturing process of these CIGSSe-solar modules was developed and brought to an industrial marketable standard by Professor Vivian Alberts and his team over a twelve year research period at the University of Johannesburg.
Figure 1 shows the construction of the CIGSSe based solar cell in schematic form. By virtue of the fact that CIGSSe is a direct semiconductor with a high absorption capability, layers as thin as just 2µm only are required for absorption of light. The photovoltaic layers are therefore not thicker than a hair.
The p-type CIGSSe absorber layers are deposited on Mo covered glass (back contact) in two steps. At the first step the metal precursors Cu, In and Ga are sputtered onto the Mo covered glass. In the second step the CIGSSe absorber is completed by selenising and sulfurising the precursors due to a diffusion process. The solar cells are finished by chemical bath deposition of a very thin CdS buffer layer and a sequence of an intrinsic ZnO and n-type ZnO:Al window layer by sputter deposition. " more

" Global Solar has developed a proprietary process for manufacturing thin-film Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) photovoltaic (PV) modules. Unlike traditional solar panels that are rigid, heavy and fragile, Global Solar's thin-film solar modules are lightweight, flexible and durable. While other companies produce CIGS on glass, Global Solar is the only company with CIGS on flexible materials.
CIGS create more electricity from the same amount of sunlight than does other thin-film PV and therefore has a higher "conversion efficiency". CIGS conversion efficiency is also very stable over time, meaning its performance continues unabated for many years. The performance of many other PV materials can rapidly decline with use. Customers are well aware that Global Solar's CIGS does not suffer the degradation in cell efficiency associated with other thin-film PV. (See conclusions of Israel's Weizmann Institute as published in Renewable Energy World, September 1999, "CIGS Cells are Self-Repairing, Say Researchers"). " more

"The Dye Solar cell has been called the first real revolution in solar energy since the commencement of silicon solar cell work some 40 years ago. It is a new technology with performance characteristics which make it ideal for use on vertical surfaces, indoors or in shadowy conditions.
Leaves of plants are tiny factories in which sunlight converts carbon dioxide gas and water into carbohydrates and oxygen. They are not very efficient however but are very effective over a wide range of sunlight conditions. In spite of the low efficiency and the fact that the leaves must be replaced, the process has worked for hundreds of millions of years, and forms the primary energy source for all life on earth.
Since the 1970’s, attempts have been made to create a better solar cell based on this principle. There were early attempts to cover crystals of semiconductor titanium dioxide with a layer of chlorophyll. However, the electrons were reluctant to move through the layer of pigment, so the efficiency of the first solar cells sensitised in this way was about 0.01% ... " more
Other sites: Gretcell Solar & Dyesol.com

" PowerFilm, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar panels based on a proprietary low cost production process. The company's objective is to target the building integrated solar power market and to continue to supply products for selected portable and remote solar power applications. PowerFilm is based in the state of Iowa in the U.S.
PowerFilm was founded in 1988 by Dr. Frank Jeffrey and Dr. Derrick Grimmer, both former 3M research physicists, with a combined 65 years of experience in semiconductor and solar energy research and development.
Thin Flexible Solar Panels Since 1988, the company has focused on developing thin film solar panel technology and an industrial scale manufacturing process to produce low cost solar panels on a high volume basis. Elements of the company's low cost technology and manufacturing process include the use of: a durable, flexible plastic substrate; roll-to-roll manufacturing to minimize handling costs; amorphous silicon to avoid dependence on the silicon wafer market cycle; and printed interconnection to automate the cell connection process... " more

"PowerLight is a leading global provider of large-scale solar power systems, delivering unmatched experience and financial performance to commercial, public sector, utility and residential customers. Our solar energy products and services enable customers to maximize clean, renewable energy output along with project savings... " more

" BP Solar is a global company with over 30 years of experience and over 2000 employees focused on harnessing the sun´s energy to produce electricity.
BP Solar manufactures, designs, markets and installs quality solar electric systems for a wide range of applications in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
With over 30 years of experience and installations in over 160 countries, BP Solar is one of the world´s largest solar companies and has manufacturing facilities in the US, Spain, India and Australia... " more

"Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) and N.V. Bekaert S.A. (BESS Europe), two of the world's most respected technology and manufacturing companies, formed a strategic alliance and joint venture in April 2000 to meet the growing demand for UNI-SOLAR® products, and to build a manufacturing plant with an annual capacity of 30MW to meet customer demand.
ECD has gained international renown for its contributions and accomplishments in a variety of fields, including energy storage, information technology, and energy generation. Bekaert is world wide the most important manufacturer of steel wire, steel wire products and steel cord, and a fast growing manufacturer of advanced materials. Both companies are committed to developing highly advanced technological processes and products that support and care for the environment. ... " more

"Kyocera is one of the world's largest vertically-integrated producers and suppliers of solar energy products. Our American solar division is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with regional sales affiliates in the Americas and Australia. Kyocera Solar, Inc. (KSI), our North American solar products subsidiary, serves thousands of customers in both the developed and developing worlds.
Around the globe people are enjoying a better lifestyle because of solar electric systems provided by Kyocera. These systems make it possible for families to light their homes and utilize a telephone or experience a broadcast program for the first time. Solar electric solutions provided by Kyocera enable people to drink clean, uncontaminated water where sources were unsanitary, hard to access, or nonexistent. Systems designed and integrated by Kyocera allow industry to expand their capabilities beyond the constraints of the traditional electric grid. ... " more

SCHOOT Solar

"SCHOTT Solar - a tradition of quality
Our company has a strong shareholder: SCHOTT AG, Mainz. SCHOTT AG is a world leader in the manufacture of glass for special applications. Our shareholder has already been in the market for over 100 years and has established a solid international presence. We tap into the forty years plus of experience acquired by our predecessor firms: AEG Telefunken began researching and producing sophisticated solar cells for use in space as long ago as 1960. Over 300 satellites have been equipped with those products. Research, development and innovation have played a primordial role in our operations for over 40 years. " more

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