Odersun's CIS Solar Modules Achieves IEC Certification
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Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

January 20, 2010... Ordersun of Berlin, Germany reports that its copper indium selenide (CIS) solar modules have achieved the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61646 and 61730 certifications for its standard CIS-based solar modules on first submittal and will start volume production. The company says that the certifications demonstrate that its modules meet the IEC’s strict norms regarding function, quality and safety. These certificates of compliance were awarded by the German Engineering Association VDE for the company’s 1 by 1.70m framed glass-foil modules built of Odersun's CIS-on-copper-tape cells.   Having now passed this important milestone, Odersun starts the ramp-up of its 20MW manufacturing facilities in Fürstenwalde (Spree), Germany.

“With starting production we are able to deliver Odersun's aesthetically appealing CIS solar modules to our customer base this quarter.” explained Hein van der Zeeuw, CEO of Odersun, “This is an excellent foundation for us to further expand our product portfolio with customized solar modules for architectural building integration. For this, we are cooperating with various partners from the building industry.”   Company News Release

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