Greentech Lead Asia: Ascent Solar, a developer of flexible
thin-film photovoltaic modules, has launched EnerPlex solar charger for
the Samsung Galaxy S III smart phone featuring Ascent’s ultra light CIGS
technology.
Ascent’s EnerPlex charger incorporates the
company’s solar cells into a sleek, protective Galaxy S III case, along with an
ultra thin battery. The charger adds minimal weight and size to the Galaxy S
III. The charger provides improved battery life by harnessing sunlight for
electric power.
“The EnerPlex charger is the only protective
case for the Samsung Galaxy S III which leverages the lightweight qualities and
superior aesthetics of our CIGS solar technology. It will extend the usage time
of the Galaxy S III while preserving the high level of design quality that
consumers demand. Samsung customers can now incorporate transformational solar
technology into their everyday life, improving the performance of their
smartphone without compromising style,” said Victor Lee, president and
CEO, Ascent
solar.
Ascent is developing the EnerPlex line
utilizing its transformational CIGS technology to bring solar enabled power to
a variety of new consumer products. Ascent had already developed
EnerPlex for iPhone 4S case. The new line of EnerPlex for Galaxy S III will
help Samsung continue
to introduce new products in a competitive smart phone market.
“Ascent’s solar powered case designs target the top two market
share leaders, Apple, Inc. and Samsung, who together, account for over 70
percent of the smart phone market. With the launch of this second product in
the EnerPlex line, Ascent now has a solar charger for two of the most
popular smart phones on the market, the Apple iPhone and the Samsung
Galaxy S III,” Lee added.
Ascent Solar provides BIPV Modules for new Foxconn plant in
China
Ascent Solar recently signed a contract with Foxconn,
maker of electronic devices and producer of many products including the iPad
and iPhone. As per the agreement, Ascent Solar will provide BIPV solar modules
in a pilot application at Foxconn’s new factory in Zhenzhou City, Henan
Province, China.
editor@greentechlead.com