Solyndra Signs Framework Agreement with German Roofing Company
Source/Type: News - Staff reports

Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

December 2, 2009... Solyndra, a maker of cylindrical copper indium gallium diselenide photovoltaic modules based in Fremont, California USA, reports that it has signed a new long term framework agreement with alwitra GmbH & Co., a supplier of roofing systems, based in Trier, Germany. The solar panels for this agreement will reportedly be manufactured at Solyndra's facilities in Fremont and Milpitas, CA. Solyndra says it designed its cylindrical, thin film PV systems to generate more electricity annually from typical low-slope commercial rooftops, while providing lower installation costs than conventional flat panel PV technologies.  Solyndra notes that when its system is installed together with a reflective roofing membrane, electricity produced from its PV systems is optimized and total installation cost is reduced.  

"We are excited to announce this agreement with alwitra, one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative roofing systems. With alwitra's global presence and their award-winning line of highly reflective Evalon roofing membranes, this agreement builds on the benefits of Solyndra PV installations on reflective commercial rooftops and will expand our footprint in the important roofing channel," said Chris Gronet, Solyndra CEO and founder. 

"Our customers always demand the best, and therefore the optimal solution is the combination of Solyndra's innovative PV system with our tried-and-tested, highly reflective white EVALON® roofing membrane," commented Joachim Gussner, alwitra's president. Solyndra News Release

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