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ARISE Technologies Corporation Announces Start of Construction of PV Cell Manufacturing Plant

August 31st, 2007 by kalyan89 in Press Releases, Reports, PV-General, SC Company Reports

ARISE Technologies Corporation Announces Start of Construction of PV Cell Manufacturing Plant and Update on High Efficiency PV Cell Program
Waterloo, ON, Aug. 30, 2007
Source. Artse Technologies press release
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2007/30/c4225.html

ARISE Technologies Corporation  announced today that it has started construction of its photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant in Bischofswerda, Germany. HOCHTIEF Construction AG, the general contractor for the project is on site and has started construction. The Company expects to have the building weather tight before the end of this year and to be producing PV cells early in the 2nd quarter of 2008. Pictures of the construction site are located at
http://www.arisetech.com/content/view/137/98/ (more…)

Hydro doubles investment in Ascent Solar (thin film solar cells)

August 31st, 2007 by kalyan89 in Press Releases, Reports, PV-General, SC Company Reports

Oslo, Norway, Aug 21, 2007
Source: Norsk Hydro ASA, press release
http://www.hydro.com/en/press_room/news/archive/2007_08/ascent_en.html

Hydro is investing an additional NOK 62 million in the solar energy company Ascent Solar, a producer of super-thin, flexible solarcell modules. In March this year, Hydro invested NOK 56 million, making for a total investment of NOK 118 million in the Colorado-based company. “Ascent has developed an exciting and future-oriented solar cell technology, and we believe there will be a large market for their products. Its super-thin, flexible solar cell modules go very well with Hydro’s building systems activities, and we look forward to maintaining our prosperous partnership with Ascent,” says Einar Glomnes, head of Hydro’s solar division. (more…)

Veeco Introduces PV-Series Thermal Deposition Sources for CIGS Thin Film Solar Manufacturing

Woodbury, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2007
Source: Veeco Instruments Inc. Press release
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=111487&p=NewsArticle&id=1043116

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq:VECO) has introduced a line of new production-scale PV-Series(TM) Thermal Deposition Sources, enabling copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film solar manufacturers to more quickly transition from pilot to full scale solar cell production. Veeco’s new line of thermal deposition sources for CIGS includes PV-Series SUMO(R) (for copper, indium and gallium) and PV-Series Valved (for selenium and sulfur) for R & D and production environments. (more…)

Ascent Solar Awarded Contract for High-Rate Process Development

August 31st, 2007 by kalyan89 in Press Releases, Reports, PV-General, SC Company Reports

Littleton, CO, August 24, 2007
Source: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc, press release
http://www.ascentsolar.com/view.php?tg=press&id=38

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced today that it has been awarded a $165,000 contract by a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory, to develop advanced materials and processing tools that could potentially lead to higher manufacturing speeds, and thus, greater throughput and lower manufacturing costs, for Ascent Solar’s thin-film copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) photovoltaic material. (more…)

EMCORE Receives a $24 Million Purchase Order for Concentrator Solar Cells from Green and Gold Energy

Award of the Industry’s Largest Concentrator Solar Cell Order to Date Affirms EMCORE’s Position as the Technology and Manufacturing Leader and Signals the Maturation of the Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV) Market
Albuquerque, NM, August 29, 2007
Source: Emcore Corp. press release
http://www.emcore.com/news/release.php?id=163

EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and terrestrial solar power markets, announced today that it has been awarded a follow-on production order from Green and Gold Energy (GGE) for 3 million solar cells for use in GGE’s SunCubeTM terrestrial concentrator system. This 105 MW purchase order represents the largest procurement of concentrator solar cells in the industry to date and is a follow-on order to an initial 5 MW order placed earlier this year. All hardware ordered under this contract is to be shipped by the end of 2008.
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XsunX Provides Update on its Plans to Build a Multi-Megawatt Thin Film Solar Cell Factory

Aliso Viejo, CA., May 7, 2007
Source: XSunX.com  press release
http://www.xsunx.com/news.aspx?news=45

XsunX, Inc. (XSNX), a developer of advanced manufacturing systems and cell structures for thin film photovoltaic solar energy, today provided updates to its plans to build a multi-megawatt production facility in the United States in order to supply the growing domestic demand for solar renewable energy.   The Company believes that its decision to expand operations to include the manufacture of thin film solar modules is consistent with its overall business strategy to develop photovoltaic technologies and products. Mr. Kurt Laetz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing commented, “Management’s decision to tap the domestic market, one of the fastest growing renewable markets in the world, not only allows XsunX to develop revenues through direct sales of finished solar products, but will reduce the effort and collaboration required in establishing new J.V. licensees of similar facilities.”

“As for our current sales efforts we have been working with interested customers to tailor solutions to their needs and we anticipate that we will soon announce the first of what we anticipate will be several international manufacturing partners,” concluded Mr. Laetz.

In March the Company had announced the initial stage of its expansion efforts with the anticipated acquisition of an existing solar module manufacturing facility. “We had anticipated the use of many aspects of the facility’s existing infrastructure, including its product assembly backend, for use in the launch of our thin film line,” stated Tom Djokovich, XsunX’s CEO. “While we continue to work towards what we hope will be a successful completion to this transaction, the seller has notified us of a change in direction and decision not to honor the sales agreement.”

In addition to the Company’s efforts to acquire the existing solar facility, they have begun an aggressive effort to identify either similar facility opportunities or regions providing government support and a qualified work force. “We have been approached by various states looking to strengthen their renewables infrastructure and expand job opportunities, continued Djokovich. “At the same time interest in our manufacturing expansion plans appears to be strong on Wall Street as well. We are hiring qualified people to help us plan and execute this expansion and working towards the goal of beginning the build out of a manufacturing facility in October 2007. Our sales efforts appear to be coming to fruition and with the launch of business expansion plans we anticipate that our shareholders will have a lot to look forward to this year,” concluded Djokovich.

About XsunX
Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., XsunX is developing and commercializing innovative new thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar cell technologies and manufacturing processes to service expanding global energy demands. The Company has focused its efforts on lowering the cost per watt of solar power and making solar cell technology easier to use in a wide variety of applications.  More information can be found at the Company’s multi-lingual website: http://www.XsunX.com

XsunX Sales Efforts Gain Traction with Sale of 25 MW Thin Films Solar Cell Production System

Aliso Viejo, CA.,  May 15, 2007
Source: XSunX.com press release
http://www.xsunx.com/news.aspx?news=46

XsunX, Inc. (XSNX), developer of advanced manufacturing systems and cell structures for solar energy, today announced that Lambda Energia S.A. de V.C., a company pursuing manufacturing opportunities in renewable energy,  has entered into agreements with XsunX for the delivery by XsunX of 25 mega-watts of thin film photovoltaic production equipment, valued at over $41 million U.S. Dollars.
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groSolar Introduces Special Pricing for Solar Energy in New York

August 31st, 2007 by kalyan89 in Press Releases, Reports, PV-General, Solar Installations

Solar now widely affordable through new program from groSolar and NYSERDA
June 26, 2007
Source: groSolar.com /press release
http://www.grosolar.com/article/view/17503/1/2244/

Malta, NY – groSolar, a leading national solar energy company, announced today a breakthrough financing program that will allow New Yorkers to bring solar energy to their homes for a nominal increase to their daily utility cost. Under the plan, New Yorkers can buy a solar electric energy system for their home for as little as 50 cents per day more than their current utility power supply. This program is a groSolar exclusive which will enable homeowners to reduce peak load demand, reduce dependence on conventionally generated electricity, and expand the renewable generation market.
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Carmanah supplies more than $500K in LED edge-lit Signs to major North American Consumer Electronics Company

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, July 30, 2007
Source: Carmanah Technologies Corp. press release
http://www.carmanah.com/content/investors/newsreleases.aspx

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) announced today that its LED Sign Group has received an order through an authorized distributor to supply more than $500,000 in LED edge-lit signs to a major North American consumer electronics company. These customized illuminated point-of-purchase signs will be installed at retail locations throughout the United States. After evaluating a number of signage alternatives, the communications company chose the contemporary look and ultra-slim profile of Carmanah’s LED edge-lit signs to identify its authorized dealers. Key performance benefits including a 10 year LED lamp life, zero maintenance and energy-efficient 12-volt operation also factored into the decision to use Carmanah’s sign technology. (more…)

Carmanah receives additional $600K order from US Defense for Solar LED Airfield Lighting

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, August 21, 2007
Source: Carmanah Technologies Corp. press release
http://www.carmanah.com/content/investors/newsreleases.aspx

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce the Company has received an additional order from the United States Department of Defense for solar-powered LED airfield lighting. This order is valued at approximately $600,000 and consists of taxiway, runway, approach, apron edge and obstruction lights. The lights are destined for multiple forward operating bases at undisclosed locations. (more…)

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