Solar Cells Info

Source: Telegraph.co.uk /Nov 3, 2007
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?
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“Tokyo Motor Show: Japan’s new horizons are full of cuddly cars ”

Honda’s own thin-film photovoltaic solar cells went on sale this week in Japan. They are claimed to offer about half the payback time of conventional silicon crystal cells and are guaranteed for 10 years. Each 1.4×0.79 metre panel generates 125 watts of electricity in direct sunshine and has a conversion ratio of 11 per cent, against the industry standard for silicon cells of 15 to 17 per cent, although Sanyo announced a 22 per cent silicon cell this week.
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by Steve Bush, 1 Nov. 2007
http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2007/11/01/42520
/high+efficiency+silicon+solar+cell+developed+at+imec.htm

Belgium research organisation IMEC has reported 17.4 per cent efficiency in thin multi-crystalline silicon solar cells.  The cells were made using the lab’s i-PERC (industrial-passivated emitter and rear cells) process which to save cost shuns high-purity semiconductor-type processing in favour of more industrial techniques.  The record-breaker is a 100cm sq. 180µm thick device with a short circuit current of 35.22mA/cm sq. and an open circuit voltage of 629.8mV.
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22 October 2007
Source: Semiconductor-today.com
http://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/NEWS_2007/OCT_07/HELIOVOLT_221007.htm

HelioVolt Corp of Austin, TX, USA, which has developed thin-film solar cells based on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS), has raised $24m from investors including Sequel Venture Partners, Noventi Ventures, and Passport Capital. This brings HelioVolt’s second-round funding to $101m, including $77m raised in August. Total funding is now $109m, including $8m from 2005’s first round.   Founded in 2001, HelioVolt is using the funds to build an $80m manufacturing plant and is considering several sites, including Austin. It has won approval from the Austin City Council for a 10-year abatement of 60% of its property taxes, after pledging to create at least 168 jobs (the firm’s current staffing is about 40).
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Suntech’s first participation in exhibitions in Japan – Some of the modules Suntech presented
Motonobu Kawai, Nikkei Electronics /Oct 11, 2007
Source: nikkeibp.co.jp
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20071011/140543/

Suntech Power Co. Ltd. of China has presented its products at “the 2nd Renewable Energy 2007 International Exhibition & Conference” being held at Makuhari Messe. This is the first time that the company ever participates in exhibitions held in Japan.  Taking this as a good opportunity, “We will enhance our Presence in the Japanese market,” said an attendant at the company’s booth. Distributing reference materials in Japanese, Suntech was striving to appeal its products at the exhibition site.
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Nuying Huang, Taipei; Esther Lam
Source: DIGITIMES, Friday 12 October 2007
http://www.digitimes.com/

Leading solar cell maker Sharp is confident about the prospects for the thin-film solar cell market, expecting that meaningful penetration should be seen from 2013, said company solar systems group deputy manager Tatsuo Saga at the ongoing Taiwan International Photovoltaic (PV) Forum & Exhibition 2007 (October 11-12) in Taipei.
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Nuying Huang, Taipei; Esther Lam,
Source: DIGITIMES, Monday 15 October 2007
http://www.digitimes.com/bits_chips/a20071015PD203.html

Neo Solar Power recently announced that it has secured a three-year order worth NT$4.4 billion (US$134.6 million) with Netherlands-based Scheuten Solar for solar cells. The total order amount from Scheuten is to reach NT$5 billion, the company added.  Neo Solar indicated that the deal with Scheuten will be effective from 2008. Since both parties already have a partnership underway, Neo Solar will land a total of NT$5 billion-worth of orders over the next three years. Based on present solar cell prices, industry players estimate that the deal will be equivalent to 50 peak megawatt (MWp) of solar cells.
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Aliso Viejo, CA., Sept. 25
Source: PRNewswire/CNNMoney.com
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/CLTU05425092007-1.htm

XsunX, Inc. , a company working to begin the build-out of its planned 100 mega watt thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar module manufacturing facilities, today announced it has selected the state of Oregon as the location for its planned facilities and is working with representatives to finalize a manufacturing site location.  “We’re very motivated by the overall program that was submitted to XsunX by Oregon’s Business and Energy Development Departments,” stated Mr. Tom Djokovich, XsunX’s CEO. “The combination of operating incentives and credits, added to low cost financing opportunities allowed us to make what we believe was the best decision possible for locating our planned multi-mega watt facilities in Oregon. The state has shown a great deal of desire to attract XsunX and the large number of knowledge-based jobs our facility would create. The state has also traditionally been a leader in green initiatives and is fostering a great environment for the sale of solar products as well.”
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Sunsei® mobile chargers distribution expanded within the 3rd largest solar market in the world
Montreal, Canada, October 10, 2007
Source: ICP Solar / press release
http://www.icpsolar.com/4105/news_details.asp?news_id=32

ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar cells and products, today announced that Carrefour Group one of the world’s leading distribution groups, the world’s second-largest retailer and the largest in Europe, will carry the Sunsei® line of mobile chargers in Spain.
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Montreal, Canada, October 1, 2007
Source: ICP Solar / press release
http://www.icpsolar.com/4105/news_details.asp?news_id=31

ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar cells and products, today opened a sales office in Aliso Viejo, California.  This new office will serve as a hub for all of ICP Solar’s operations in California, enabling the company to accelerate its growth  strengthen its relationships with customers and add new customers, and forge distributor agreements for its Sunsei amorphous Thin-File Solar Tile and Wireless Sunsei Greenmeter™ products launched last week at the 4th Annual Solar Power Conference and Expo.
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Montreal, Canada, July, 5 2007
Source: ICP Solar/ press release
http://www.icpsolar.com/4105/news_details.asp?news_id=29
World’s Largest Online e-tailer Selects Cutting Edge Plug&Play(tm) Solar Chargers

ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar cells and
products, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Amazon.com, the world’s largest online retailer , by enlarging the range of Sunsei™ Branded and Coleman® solar charger products available at Amazon.com.
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