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Sandia National Laboratories Photovoltaic Program

A not for profit government research organization for photovoltaic cells (PV cells, solar cells), photovoltaic modules (PV modules, solar panels).      USA

Fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas have been essential resources for convenient, comfortable lifestyles. However, these energy sources greatly influence the state of the environment and are a factor that caused global warming. Capable of generating electricity from the sun which is an unlimited, clean source of energy, photovoltaic power generation has recently attracted a great deal of attention. As a pioneer in photovoltaic power generating systems, SANYO has consistently taken the lead in research and development. SANYO is dedicated to contributing towards more comfortable living for all and to promoting co-existence with the global environment.

Building on its extensive experience in the manufacture of amorphous silicon, SANYO succeeded in developing the high-performance HIT (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer) solar cell. It currently has the highest level conversion efficiency of any mass-produced solar cell in the world (21,6% as of March 2005).

HIT Modules - HIT Systems -  - Solar History - Solar Links - Distributors

Photovoltaic modules:

info.solar@sanyo-component.com

For general information please send your inquiry in English

info.energy@sanyo-component.com

S.E. Project, Italy

      Sharp Solar Systems Division

Since our founding in 1912, Sharp Corporation has continuously opened up new areas of industry with its original products, from the “Ever-Sharp” mechanical pencils from which the company name was derived, to the commercialization of the first Japanese-made radios and televisions, the world’s first LCD electronic calculators, and a host of other products incorporating our state-of-the-art LCD technology. These products have contributed to the improvement of human living and the advancement of society as a whole.

5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California USA 92647    Tel: 714-903-4873

Katsuhino Machida - President Sharp Corporation

Since 1959, Sharp has been harnessing the power of the sun to improve the quality of life. Today, we are one of the world's biggest manufacturers of solar cells. Sharp's solar energy systems take advantage of the natural, inexhaustible resource of sunlight to generate electricity. No environmentally harmful compounds, no fossil fuel pollution, no global warming. Just clean, safe, reliable solar energy for living.

The environment surrounding the electronics industry is rapidly changing as information technology and network infrastructure advance, along with the acceleration of technological innovation. Companies worldwide are furiously competing to capture new markets. By once again returning to our business creed of “Sincerity and Creativity” and being an innovator of products and services, Sharp is aiming to become a “one-of-a-kind” company that creates 21st century lifestyles with electronics technology.

Sharp Corporation

282-1 Hajikami, Shinjo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara, Japan 639-21

Telephone: +81 745 - 63 35 63       FAX: +81 745 - 63 35 87

Shenzhen Topray Solar Co. Ltd.

Manufacturer specializing in producing thin film and amorphous silicon and Mono/Poly crystalline silicon solar cells, panels and modules. 

9th Block, Nangang 1st Industrial Park, Baimang, Xili, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province China 518108

Telephone: 86-755-27652266, 27652299               FAX: 86-755-27653588

SHELL SOLAR 

       Siemens Solar now Shell

Shell Solar, headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands and employing around 1,300 people, provides an integrated solution; from manufacturing silicon components, solar cells and modules to selling and designing complete systems for grid connected or remote power applications.

Shell Solar has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, and Portugal with a total yearly capacity of some 80 megawatts in solar cells. Our research and development department contributes to the improvement of our products by working closely together with the different manufacturing sites and internationally famous research institutes.

Shell Solar products are marketed in 75 countries through a global network of professional distributors and sales partners. Sales offices are located in the US, Germany, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the Philippines.

Shell Solar announces an extension to the Shell PowerMax product line with the release of the new Eclipse product, based on our leading CIS thin film technology.  The module is the largest and highest power CIS thin film product ever produced by Shell Solar, but more importantly, our Eclipse product is also the first commercially available CIS thin film module to achieve international certification for grid-connected applications.

The new product provides additional performance benefits for systems installed where low light, cloud or shading may be prevalent while maintaining the class leading field performance and reliability that all Shell PowerMax products are known for.

The product has received full IEC 61646 and TÜV Safety Class 2 (1000V) certification and will be available from selected European Shell Solar partners (SES 21, EWS, and Roerden) from January 2006.

For further information on Shell PowerMax Eclipse products, please visit the Shell PowerMax Eclipse product page

      Sierra Solar Systems

Sierra Solar Systems has been a service oriented systems enginering consultant and Renewable Energy Outfitter world wide for more than 24 years.

From solar panels to energy efficient appliances, water pumping and compact fluorescent lighting, we have everything relating to renewable energy available ONLINE!. Check out our incredible selection of books and videos, one of the largest available! Sierra Solar Systems carries the top brand names with the lowest prices and best warranties.

They maintain a constantly growing database of published articles that concern all of the aspects around Renewable Energy. From High Tech Telecommuting to Net Metering this is a great resource for researching this industry.

Sierra Solar Systems
563 C Idaho Maryland Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945

Telephone:    888-ON SOLAR (888-667-6527)    530-273-6754 (Local and Technical Calls)         Fax:     530-273-1760          

SolarAccess.com

Telephone:    877-650-1782 (U.S. Toll-free)    603-924-4405
603-924-4451 - Fax

E-mail:   through this contact form

Renewable Energy Access, 375 Jaffrey Road, Peterborough, NH 03458 - USA

      Solar Depot

Solar Depot is one of the largest wholesale distributors and system integrators of solar electric and solar thermal systems in the United States.

Solar Depot offers a variety of complete energy solutions ranging from initial consultation and site visits, to custom design and installation, working with a team of engineers, authorized dealers and installers across the country.

Solar Design Associates

For over 25 years, SDA's architects and engineers have incorporated renewable energy systems - such as solar electric power - into the design of commercial buildings and custom homes.

Solar Design Associates' combination of building design and PV systems engineering expertise, coupled with its unmatched record of field experience, makes the firm uniquely qualified to support architects, electric utilities, private clients and PV manufacturers in the development and commercialization of solar electric components and systems used in building-integrated applications.

Solar Design Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 242, Harvard Massachusetts 01451-0242
Phone: (978) 456-6855  Email: sda@solardesign.com

Solar Electric Specialties

With over 30 years of experience, SCHOTT Solar is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, installation and support of complete solar energy systems. SCHOTT Solar combines clear technical leadership in solar module manufacturing with extensive engineering abilities and dedicated customer service to create high-performance photovoltaic power systems for a wide variety of requirements

 

U.S. Sales and Marketing 4051 Alvis Court, Suite 1 Rocklin, CA 95677 Toll Free: 888-457-6527

U.S. Headquarters and Manufacturing 4 Suburban Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821 Toll Free: 800-977-0777

RWE SCHOTT Solar uses a patented Edge-defined Film-fed Growth (EFG) process to produce one of the most powerful and reliable photovoltaic cells on the market. This highly advanced, fully automated technology greatly reduces waste—using less than half the silicon of competing production methods—while ensuring an extremely consistent product.

The EFG manufacturing process produces an eight-sided, single-crystal wafer drawn from pure melted silicon. The octagon wafer is then laser-cut into individual cells, cleaned and etched. An anti-reflective coating is applied along with lead-free solder contacts, bus bars and fingers for current collection. The finished cell is then carefully measured and graded for current output, and arranged with additional cells to help form the complete photovoltaic module.

Because each cell is so uniform, RWE SCHOTT Solar can offer the tightest rated-power-to-actual-power-produced tolerance in the industry. Every cell is also electrically tested at the factory under a calibrated light source to reduce current loss between modules. This highly accurate solar simulator is monitored daily, and routinely checked for calibration against other simulators in Europe and the United States.

Eastern US  |  Southwestern US  |  Northwestern US

Solar Electric Systems of Kansas City

American Solar Energy Society

Our group conducts and supports Sustainable Home Tours and Energy Fairs each year in October in several MO/KS cities, which have included Lawrence, Kansas City, Wichita, Jefferson City, Columbia, St. Louis and Joplin. Check the Events/Calendar for details.

Bill Roush, President and Board member, hresadmin@heartland-res.org.

Dave Pratt, VP Missouri and Board member  -  Kimberly Eilerts, Secretary

Dave Roberts, Board member  -  Michelle Crank, Board member

Bill Griffith, VP Kansas  -  Karen King, Treasurer

Solar Energy International

SEI offers hands-on workshops in solar, wind and water power and natural building technologies in eleven locations. SEI also offers internet based online courses.
PO Box 715 • 76 S. 2nd St. • Carbondale, CO 81623 • 970-963-8855 • fax: 970-963-8866 • sei@solarenergy.org

Solar Cell Efficiency Tables     Centre for Photovoltaic Engineering
Consolidated tables showing an extensive listing of the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules are presented. Guidelines for inclusion of results into these tables are outlined and new entries since January, 2001 are reviewed.

The Centre for Photovoltaic Engineering is internationally recognised for its research in the area of photovoltaics, most of which is now conducted under the ARC Centre of Excellence in Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics. It was also the first organisation internationally to offer undergraduate training in the area of Photovoltaics and Solar Energy, and since then has extended the educational programs offered to include postgraduate and research training opportunities.

The Solar Electric Light Fund, Inc. (SELF)
is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1990 to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy self- sufficiency in developing countries.

     Solar Cells Ltd.

Manufacturer of amorphous silicone photovoltaic plates size up to 1x3 feet, optionally in polycarbonate plastic or aluminium framed module to suit.

Tezacki put bb, Split, Croatia 21000

Telephone: 385 21 374 510                        FAX: 385 21 374 111

Solar Water Heating
Evacuated Tube Technology Full Installation. DIY Kits. Grants
http://www.solheat.co.uk

Solar Power Solutions
Hot Water - Clean Energy Efficient Solar Power Quote 0845 1300 137
http://www.solartwin.com

Solar Energy
Solar Panels, Hot Water Storage, Energy Efficiency Boilers
http://www.jrfheating.com

Solar Energy Solutions
Solar Energy Clean Green Efficient Solar Energy Hot Water 0845 1300137
http://www.solartwin.com

Solar Electric Systems Installed in NJ

Solarfun (Nasdaq: SOLF)

Solarfun  is a leading manufacturer of Photovoltaic technology, offering high quality and cost-effective PV cells and modules to customers worldwide.  They claim a global distribution network, and support offices in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

With a range of mono- and poly-crystalline cells and modules, and certifications from TUV and UL, Solarfun is a dependable solar manufacturer. Solarfun has a large production capacity, and is rapidly expanding in order to provide a continuously steady and reliable supply of solar technologies.

Solarfun SOLF - 26th Floor, 218 Wusong Road, Shanghai China 200080

Phone: (8621) 6307 0222
Email: market@solarfun.com.cn

      Talmage Solar Engineering, Inc.

Solar power energy reduces your energy bills, and benefits the environment. At Solar Market® we offer sincere answers to your solar energy questions. Solar Market® is an expert in green building, green construction methods and materials, and green design. Solar Market® has a wide range of products to build your healthy house: grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic systems (solar electric), solar thermal collectors (solar hot water systems), and energy efficient appliances and building materials. We carry, BP Solar modules (solar panels); SMA Sunnyboy, Trace, and Xantrex Inverters; Sun Earth, Heliodyne Gobi, and Sunda Seido5 solar thermal collectors; efficient heating equipment, Baxi Luna and Rinnai Continuum; efficient building materials including Durisol concrete wall forming system, Fibertec Windows, Fiberglass doors, recycled roofing; Biodiesel and much more.

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Solar Market - 25 Limerick Rd., Arundel, Maine 04046  

Tel. 1 877 785 0088  info@solarmarket.com

          Letters to the editor

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Solar Verlag GmbH,  Wilhelmstrasse 34,  52070 Aachen,  Germany
phone +49/241/4003-0      fax +49/241/4003-300
editorial-office@photon-magazine.com

     Spectrum Power Corp.

Renewable energy system batteries, battery charge controllers, hybrid power systems, photovoltaic cells, solar pool heating systems, solar anti-mosquito guard.

42 Rendell Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8T-3P3    Tel:877-877-2301

Spire Corporation  

Spire Solar is a leader in photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment and a supplier of custom photovoltaic systems.  Spire is a diversified technology company providing innovative solar energy manufacturing equipment and solar systems, biomedical devices, and optoelectronic components. Applying its expertise in materials technologies across all product lines, Spire has a rich heritage of applying science and research to develop products that generate renewable energy, improve healthcare, enhance security and deliver advanced solutions to businesses around the world.

Spire Corporation - Headquarters                                    Directions

One Patriots Park, Bedford, MA 01730-2396 (USA)

Phone:  800-510-4815  and  781-275-6000      FAX:  781-275-7470

email@spirecorp.com

Solar Power Supplies
Great new indie guide to solar panels, products, PV.
http://thesolarguide.com

Solar Electric Power Association

A not for profit organization, trade association for producers of solar electric power systems, photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules.

1800 M. Street, NW., Suite 300, Washington, Washington DC USA 20036

Telephone: 202-857-0898            FAX: 202-223-5537

Solar Energy Systems, Inc.             Telephone: 718-389-1545

Telephone: +41 91 6954060                FAX:+41 91 6954070

SOLEMS is located 22 km southwards Paris, near Orsay University and Ecole Polytechnique:      3 rue Leon Blum  91124 PALAISEAU  France