http://www.ovonic.com/PDFs/PressReleases/united-solar_ovonic_signs_agreement_sit_092906.pdfAbout United Solar Ovonic:
United Solar Ovonic, building on technology invented and pioneered by ECD Ovonics, is the world leader in thin-film amorphous photovoltaics. ECD's United Solar Ovonic high-volume production equipment is the world's largest and most advanced machine for the manufacture of thin-film amorphous-silicon alloy solar cells and related products that are used for a variety of applications. Because of characteristics unique to the United Solar Ovonic solar cell technology, such as lightweight, ruggedness and flexibility, it is ideal as building-integrated photovoltaic roofing systems for residential and industrial customers.
ECD Ovonics holds the basic patents covering the continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing of thin-film amorphous-PressRelease silicon alloy multi-junction solar cells and related products. More information is available at www.unisolar.com.
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Their solar sheets, which can be put on house roofs like roofing shingles actually are able to generate electrical current on cloudy days!
http://www.ovonic.com/index.cfmhttp://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2006-02-19-bush-energy-michigan_x.htm?csp=34The current plant makes enough solar sheets in a year to generate about 25 megawatts of electric power. The Uni-Solar expansion is under construction nearby, and Energy Conversion Devices announced last week that it planned a further increase in capacity to 300 megawatts by 2010.
Unlike conventional solar panels that use heavy, stiff glass, the sheets made at the plant are thin, light and pliable. They can be used to replace normal roof shingles and generate electric power from the sun.
In addition to alternative energy, Rochester Hills-based Energy Conversion Devices also is working on information technology applications.
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Their solar sheets, which can be put on house roofs like roofing shingles actually are able to generate electrical current on cloudy days!
http://www.ovonic.com/index.cfm