Photovoltaic Cell Research and Development Businesses in the World by Business Name

Spectrolab, Inc. - Plextronics, Inc. - First Solar, Inc. - Solarmer Energy, Inc. - Solar PV Training - Institute of Solar Technology - USL Photovoltaics Private Limited - Dyesol Limited - Sharp Corporation - Central Electronics Limited - NanoGram Corporation - Solexant - Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. - Solland Solar Cells BV - Renewable Energy Society - Solaronix SA - 1366 Technologies - Kyocera Corporation - 3GSolar - EMCORE Corporation - Innovalight, Inc. - Global Solar Energy, Inc. - Institute of Energy Conversion - Maharishi Solar Technology - XsunX, Inc. - Primestar Solar - Motech Solar - Sunways AG - Solland Solar Cells GmbH - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) - Amonix, Inc. - Baoding Yingli Newenergy Co., Ltd. - CETC Solar Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. -

Spectrolab, Inc.

Spectrolab, founded in 1956, has been supplying solar cells and panels to the space industry for 40 years. Pioneer 1, launched in 1958, carried the first body-mounted panels used in space. The following year, Explorer 6 used Spectrolab products and was the first satellite to use solar arrays instead of body-mounted panels. Spectrolab is headquartered in Sylmar, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. It also is a leading supplier of searchlights and solar simulators.

Plextronics, Inc.

Plextronics, Inc. is an international technology company that specializes in printed solar, lighting and other electronics. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the company's focus is on organic solar cell and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) lighting, specifically the conductive inks and process technologies that enable those and other similar applications.

First Solar, Inc.

By enabling clean, renewable electricity at lower costs, First Solar is providing a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources. This goal has driven First Solar to become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar modules in the world. First Solar FS Series 2 PV Modules represent the latest advancements in solar module technology, and are rapidly driving the cost of solar electricity to rates comparable with traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Solarmer Energy, Inc.

Solarmer Energy Inc. is a developer of transparent, flexible plastic solar panels, the next wave in generating renewable energy from the sun. These solar panels are opening the door for a wide range of new application areas in renewable energy, which are not currently addressable with conventional silicon solar panel technology. Our company's solar panels have the potential to reduce the cost of renewable energy down to 12-15 cents/kWh and less than $1/Watt, which means plastic solar panels will be the first in solar capable of generating electricity on par with conventional fuel costs. Solarmer was founded in 2006 to commercialize this technology, which was developed by Professor Yang Yang at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA. T...

Solar PV Training - Institute of Solar Technology

PV Power Project Training This is the Photovoltaic Project Analysis Training Module of Institute of Solar Technology. Here we discuss the operation and application of photovoltaic energy systems, such as the one located on the roof of this research laboratory. This course teaches how photovoltaic (PV) systems operate, how to determine the size of a PV system needed for a certain application, how to install and connect the PV system to the electrical grid. Objectives:This module has three objectives. These are first, to review the basics of photovoltaic systems;second, to illustrate key considerations for photovoltaic project analysis; andthird, to introduce the IST Lab Photovoltaic Project Model.

USL Photovoltaics Private Limited

USL Photovoltaics Pvt. Ltd., (UPL) was established as a 100 % Export Oriented Unit (EOU) primarily to facilitate the OEM contract for Solar Modules in 1999. Presently we make IEC approved modules from 8Watt upto 240Watt. We also undertake EPC projects for Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants with capacities ranging from 1KW to 200KW.

Dyesol Limited

Dyesol is the international leader in the commercialisation of dye solar cell (DSC) technology, bringing DSC to the forefront of the solar industry. Dyesol offers a full DSC solution to researchers and manufacturers comprising a wide range of products and services including materials, consulting, research & development, contracting, licensing, training, laboratory facilities, prototyping and pilot equipment, and turnkey manufacturing facilities. Dyesol partners with major corporations and customers around the world who have the capacity to develop large markets for next generation solar products, incorporating Dyesol materials and technology. The company has representation or business in every major country worldwide.

Sharp Corporation

Central Electronics Limited

Central Electronics Limited, a Technology & Production Enterprise of the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India was established in June, 1974 to develop core competence in the areas of renewable energy systems and new generation electronic equipment. CEL today, is pioneer in the country and a leading manufacturer in the world for manufacturing Mono Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells/Modules. It had also the distinction of being the first company in India in the developement and manufacturing of Professional Ferrites and Piezo Ceramics.

NanoGram Corporation

NanoGram Solar is developing an innovative and cost-effective photovoltaic technology based on large area, multi-crystalline silicon foils. In 2008, NanoGram received the Energy Innovator Award from the US Department of Energyâ s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for its patented lift-off SilFoilâ ˘ photovoltaic technology. Production of SilFoil modules will begin in 2010 in the Milpitas production facility where 5 megawatts of capacity is planned, followed by 50 megawatts at a location to be announced later.

Solexant

Solexant is a well funded start-up developing third generation thin film PV technologies which dramatically increase solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, therefore enabling the commercialization of solar modules that generate electricity at competitive rates without depending on government subsidies. Using printable nano-material technologies exclusively licensed from leading universities, Solexantâ s flexible solar cells harvest energy from the entire solar spectrum.

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.

Ascent Solar was formed by ITN in order to commercialize CIGS Photovoltaic technology. Since 1994 ITN has performed approximately 35 contracts for private and government entities in advanced PV technologies. Government sponsors of these contracts include the U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory, the National Science Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Missile Defense Agency and NASA. Through its work on these contracts, ITN has developed useful and proprietary processing and manufacturing know-how applicable to PV products generally and CIGS PV products in particular, including the creation and adoption of key processing technologies and the development of a monolithic inte...

Solland Solar Cells BV

Solland Solar develops and produces standard and special solar cells that convert light / sunlight into electricity. Solland Solar is located on the border between Germany and The Netherlands. The production capacity is expected to expand from 60 MWp per year in 2007 to 500 MWp per year in 2010. Solland supplies to the Business to Business market only, i. e. to solar module producers and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) that integrate its cells into OEM products.

Renewable Energy Society

Renewable energy is important for the survival of human race as non-renewable sources will eventually be running out. Coal pollutes the environment creating green house gases. Nuclear power puts the lives of surrounding residents at great risk. In an event of nuclear spill contamination can last of hundreds of years. Today in countries such as Iceland, Takjikistan, Paraguay, Albania and Lethoso 100 % of all energy generated comes from renewable sources. However, in most countries the percentage of power generated from renewable sources is insignificant. The aim of Renewable Energy Society (RES) is to promote renewable energy generation and fund renewable energy projects.

Solaronix SA

Solaronix is the leading supplier of dye solar cell components and specialty chemicals. With hundreds of customers trusting in our products, and over 15 years of experience, we offer worldwide deliveries to universities laboratories, research institutes, companies and large corporations. Activities developed by our clients range from solar cell research to photophysics and novel medical applications. Solaronix is active in the area of renewable energy, and has a leading position in the development of dye solar cells, a promising photovoltaic technology.

1366 Technologies

1366 Technologies produces new manufacturing processes to lower the cost of silicon solar cells. Among others we have developed proprietary new cell architecture for multi-crystalline solar cells. We are currently in the process of implementing this architecture in our pilot plant. We are working with licensees to implement our more efficient and cost effective process in their plants.

Kyocera Corporation

Kyocera is a pioneer of solar power systems that benefit society while doing no harm to the global environment.

3GSolar

3GSolar is a leading developer of solar energy using DSC (dye solar cell) photovoltaic technology with first applications for off-grid rural areas. DSC is a cost-effective alternative to silicon and thin film-based systems, providing an environmentally-friendly solution that produces electricity efficiently even in low light conditions.

EMCORE Corporation

EMCORE's solar cell manufacturing division designs and manufactures multi-junction compound semiconductor solar cells for military and commercial satellite applications. Located in Albuquerque, NM, EMCORE's solar cell division operates from a 50,000 square foot facility, utilizing a fully automated manufacturing system that monitors production processes, uses electronic run cards and provides real-time production rates and yields for process engineering. The facility has the capacity of approximately 200kW of power per year, with the ability to expand capacity rapidly. With well-established partnerships with major satellite manufacturers and a proven qualification process, EMCORE will play a vital role in the evolution of telecommunications and data communications around the world.

Innovalight, Inc.

Innovalight is focused on bringing high efficiency, low-cost solar modules to the marketplace. Enabling this manufacturing paradigm shift is the companyâ s silicon ink, which has been in development since 2002. Historically, silicon has been processed either as a solid or as a gas. Using liquid based processing Innovalight will dramatically improve the cost and efficiency of todayâ s solar modules.

Global Solar Energy, Inc.

Global Solar is the only manufacturer in full-scale production of CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium (di)Selenide) PV cells on a flexible substrate. The Company is dedicated to constantly improving the efficiency of its solar cells and overall manufacturing process. Global Solar achieved 10% average solar cell efficiencyŃthe first CIGS company to reach this milestone in a production environment. Global Solar deposits CIGS on flexible, stainless-steel substrate via a roll-to-roll process. The Company's advanced machinery design decreases manufacturing costs by streamlining CIGS production, increasing throughput and improving material utilization.

Institute of Energy Conversion

A multidisciplinary laboratory devoted to research and development of thin-film photovoltaic cells.

Maharishi Solar Technology

We at Maharishi Solar Technology constantly strive at meeting the ever-growing requirements of the photovoltaic industry with a prime focus on providing affordable energy solutions to the common man.

XsunX, Inc.

XsunX, Inc., an established solar energy company, is developing a breakthrough thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) cross-industry technology that may soon utilize the excess manufacturing capacity of the hard disc drive (HDD) industry to mass produce high efficiency, low cost solar cells to truly capture the power of the sun.

Primestar Solar

PrimeStar Solar is a manufacturer of high performance thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. We are scaling up our proprietary semiconductor technology for low cost high volume manufacturing. Our modules will be deployed in large scale solar PV power plants and will efficiently tap into the vast energy potential of the sun. They will produce environmentally friendly renewable electricity that is economically competitive with electric power generated from conventional fossil fuels.

Motech Solar

Motech Solar was founded in 1997. In 2000, we began operations and became the first pure-play c-Si solar cell manufacturer in the world. We specialize in the R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of high quality mono-crystalline silicon and multi-crystalline silicon solar cells. With in-house ingot growth and wafer slicing capabilities, we can process polysilicon all the way to solar cells. We have been the world's top 10 producers of solar cells since 2005.

Sunways AG

Sunways develops and manufactures high-quality solar cells and solar inverters for photovoltaic applications. When developing and designing our products, a large part of our work starts with model testing. In an intensive cycle of experiments, evaluations, and modifications, we control and optimize the development of new products based on our extensive experience. Our developments undergo a wide range of tests in practical pilot experiments. An integral part of our product development is our close collaboration with national and international research institutes. This enables us to continually widen our own horizons.

Solland Solar Cells GmbH

Solland Solar develops and produces standard and special solar cells that convert light / sunlight into electricity. Solland Solar is located on the border between Germany and The Netherlands. The production capacity is expected to expand from 60 MWp per year in 2007 to 500 MWp per year in 2010. Solland supplies to the Business to Business market only, i. e. to solar module producers and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) that integrate its cells into OEM products.

American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)

American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is an alternative energy research, development training and technology company. Solar training, weatherization trainings and green IT training programs are creating green jobs across the country.

Amonix, Inc.

Amonix designs and manufactures concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems which require no water, use land more efficiently, and produce more energy per acre than any other solar technology. Amonix was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Seal Beach, CA, with additional facilities in Torrance, CA.

Baoding Yingli Newenergy Co., Ltd.

Baoding Yingli New Energy Resources Company is located in Baoding National New & High-tech Industrial Developing Zone, Baoding, Hebei, China. Founded in August, 1998, it is the biggest specialized company that integrates the exploitation, design, produce, sale, installation and after-sale service of solar cell, module and application systems at present. Its main production system 3MW polycrystalline silicon solar cell module and application systems production line is the national high-tech industrialization demonstration project which is the important part of China brightness project. There are 210 employees in the company, among which over 40% are of college educational level, over 30 middle and senior engineers. The company has retained authorities and professors that have been engaged in research in PV field for many years and have outstanding contributions. Furthermore, our company has built long-term stable cooperation relations with universities, which established the solid base for science R & D and ensured the sustaining development.

CETC Solar Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.

Fully integrated PV manufacturer and PV solution provider. Full control over the manufacturing of solar energy products (solar PV equipments & production line, silicon ingot, solar wafer, solar cell, PV module, PV system, etc. ), from beginning to end.

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