Greentech Lead Asia: Ascent Solar, a developer of
flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, has 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.
Ascent’s modules provide a new way to integrate
lightweight, flexible solar modules into building materials to achieve
cost-effective, high-performance solar power. Ascent’s modules
deliver the highest power density available on thin-film plastic substrates
“We are honored to be selected by Foxconn to provide
our lightweight, durable, flexible thin-film solar modules in this new factory.
We plan to demonstrate the value of our technology and we hope to build a long
term relationship with Foxconn,” said Victor Lee,
president and CEO, Ascent Solar.
Ascent Solar in pact with Shenzhen Radiant and TSDI to provide
solar power for railway stations in China
Ascent Solar recently signed a three way strategic joint
development agreement with Shenzhen Radiant Enterprise and Third Railway Survey
and Design Institute (TSDI) of China. As per the agreement, TSDI will promote
the use of Ascent Solar modules on existing and future railway stations in
China. Radiant has been responsible for the PV retrofitting of existing railway
stations, as well new installations of roofing component on multiple railway
station projects throughout China.
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