Emerging PV Manufacturers Gain From New Global Partnership

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According to NanoMarkets, the thin-film PV market will produce the equivalent of 26GW by 2015 and will generate well over $20 billion in revenues in that same time frame.

by Staff Writers
Dormagen, Germany (SPX) Aug 22, 2008
A global strategic partnership to benefit the emerging photovoltaic (PV) industry for solar-cell energy applications has been signed by two leaders in advanced automation -- U.S.-based Northfield Automation Systems, Inc. and German-based Solarcoating Machinery.

One point of contact is the benefit for new PV companies as they gear up manufacturing operations by tapping into the strengths of both partners. Until now, PV startups worked with multiple sources to build their factories.

In addition, existing solar manufacturers can more easily move from silicon to thin-film technology. Potential customers include OEMs serving energy, building material manufacturers and consumer markets.

Northfield Automation brings a full range of custom machinery for roll-to-roll processing of precision thin-material applications, such as solar cells, working primarily in the United States.

Solarcoating Machinery brings the full range of equipment needed to make solar cells and assemble finished PV modules for customers in Europe.

Both privately held companies benefit from expanded opportunities and global market share, in addition to an international base of on-site technical support and spare parts distribution services.

"We are each highly experienced in our corners of the world and plan to support and learn from each other," states Brett Reese, president and CEO of Northfield Automation Systems.

"We share a common business philosophy of excellent customer service and highly reliable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions that will bring true value to customers."

Solarcoating Machinery's managing director, Thomas Kolbusch, says: "We are always seeking innovative ways to meet the needs of the solar energy business community. Establishing a partnership for automation products and services in the United States was our next logical step."

According to NanoMarkets, the thin-film PV market will produce the equivalent of 26GW by 2015 and will generate well over $20 billion in revenues in that same time frame.

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Pennsylvania Solar Mirror Facility Will Create 300 Manufacturing Jobs

Findlay Twp PA (SPX) Aug 22, 2008
State investments of $9 million helped a Germany-based company choose Allegheny County for its first solar mirror production facility in the United States, creating 300 manufacturing jobs and strengthening Pennsylvania's position as a leader in clean energy development, Governor Edward G. Rendell has said.

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