Hanergy is the world’s largest manufacturer in amorphous thin-film technology, producing two separate lines utilizing both tandem and triple junction technologies.  With a targeted approach for this technology in large-scale deployment of emerging markets, Hanergy looks at this technologies reduced manufacturing cost to provide a competitive Levelized Cost Of Electricity (LCOE) in the market.

MiaSolé is a leading developer of copper indium galliumselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic solar modules.  MiaSolé’s CIGS is deposited on a flexible substrate which can be configured into a wide variety of applications for utilities, building construction, automotive and consumer electronics.  Through a distinctive manufacturing process, MiaSolé has established CIGS as one of the lowest-cost, highest efficiency thin-film solar panels in the world – thus advancing the extraordinary potential for harnessing solar power as a competitive, sustainable energy source. 

Solibro HmbG is a leading thin-film solar module maker focusing on CIGS technology.  CIGS has the highest efficiency potential among thin-film solar cell materials.  The CIGS technology of Solibro is based on extensive research and development carried out at Uppsala University.  These activities resulted in world class GICS co-evaporation technology

Global Solar delivers lightweight and portable photovoltaic (PV) materials for integration in commercial, residential, utility-scale and government applications.  Global Solar is the only manufacturer in full-scale production of CIGS PV cells on a flexible substrate.  Depositing CIGS on flexible stainless-steel substrate via a roll-to-roll process, the company’s innovative manufacturing decreases costs by streamlining production, increasing throughput, and improving material utilization.  Global Solar’s lower cost is opening up new and alternative markets where solar hasn’t been a viable option in the past, such as BIPV, helping to drive the solar market into the next level of innovation, adoption and affordability. 

Alta Devices is (em)Powering the Unplugged World™ by delivering the world’s most efficient, thin and flexible mobile power technology. By converting light of any kind into electricity, Alta Devices’s AnyLight™ power technology extends the energy source of a system, and in many cases, completely cuts the traditional power cord. The solution can be completely integrated into the final system, and is ideal for use in unmanned systems,consumer electronics, sensors, automotive, remote exploration, or anywhere size, weight, and mobility matter. Alta Devices holds world records for both cell and module conversion efficiency.