"http://www.icpsolar.com Global Solar Energy has built a large area solar module that converts 10.7 percent of the energy in captured sunlight into electricity, staking its claim to the most efficient flexible thin film module ever built on a production line. The module was produced February 12 among a batch of photovoltaic material with an average conversion efficiency that exceeded 10 percent. Portable Power Pack in Military Application On the same production line, Global Solar has built cells with conversion efficiencies up to 12.5 percent, demonstrating the further potential of its technology. ""Achieving these levels of efficiency from our cost-efficient production process validates Global Solar's decision to develop and commercialize this technology,"" Global Solar President Michael S. Gering said. Global Solar says that it was the first company to manufacture highly efficient flexible thin-film solar material for commercial and military applications. Its solar modules are based on materials and structures that have demonstrated the highest conversion efficiency of any thin film technology. The company has pioneered high-rate, roll-to-roll production of thin-film photovoltaics and has initiated large scale manufacturing after successfully completing development and pilot scale production. The record-setting module produces 42.5 Watts from an aperture area of four square feet. It was among a batch of solar material manufactured for use in Global Solar's Military P3 modules, which provide portable power for soldiers. When folded for storage, the module is the size of a small notebook and weighs 2.3 lbs. Global Solar also manufactures the PowerFlex module, which is designed to charge 12-volt batteries for marine and boating markets. The PowerFlex module was co-developed with ICP Solar Technologies,(http://www.icpsolar.com), a major manufacturer of consumer solar products. Global Solar's technology will be featured in a variety of Coleman-branded products during 2004 through an agreement between ICP and Coleman. Coleman is the worldwide distributor of products to the camping, automotive and hardware markets under the COLEMAN ®, Coleman POWERMATE ® and EXPONENT ® brands. Global Solar Energy was formed in May 1996 by UniSource Energy Corporation (NYSE: UNS) of Tucson and privately held INICA of Denver, Colo. UniSource Energy is the majority owner of Global Solar. "

Sous-titre : ETATS - UNIS : TUCSON, AZ, USA

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Date modification : 25/05/05