Former First Solar Executive to Lead HelioVolt
Source/Type: Reported News

Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

June 17, 2009... Jim Flanary, the former COO of First Solar, has reportedly joined Austin, Texas-based CIGS company HelioVolt as CEO. He served as COO of First Solar, during a critical scale-up phase of the Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) module manufacturer, and he implemented the core manufacturing process methods that allowed First Solar to rapidly scale production while addressing early product quality issues. Most recently at HelioSphera, Jim was again responsible for helping a newly established thin film module manufacturer bring up its operations in Tripolis, Greece.

“HelioVolt is one of a small number of CIGS companies positioned for commercial scale-up,” said Scott Sandell, General Partner at New Enterprise Associates and member of HelioVolt’s Board of Directors.

HelioVolt founder and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. BJ Stanbery commented, “Jim brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial drive and operational capabilities with solid business growth, experience that aligns him well with our plan to deliver the most efficient and cost effective products to the market.”

“HelioVolt is one of the most promising thin-film companies in the solar industry today and I feel honored to lead the company through its next growth phase,” Flanary said. HelioVolt News Release

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