Ascent Solar Starts Initial CIGS Production at FAB 2 Production Plant
Source/Type: News - Staff reports

Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

May 17, 2010... Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., reports that has successfully begun initial production of monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules from its high volume FAB 2 production plant in Thornton, Colorado. Simultaneous with today’s announcement the company issued a video virtual tour of its FAB 2 production plant.

Farhad Moghadam President and CEO of Ascent Solar stated, “Ascent Solar is the first company to commence regular production of monolithically integrated lightweight thin-film CIGS modules using a plastic substrate. This milestone marks the initiation of our regular production capability and our factory ramp up based on market demand. Initial production from FAB 2 is producing 10.5% efficient modules with peak module aperture efficiency as high as 11.9%, which gives Ascent a very competitive product across our target market opportunities.”

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