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New partnership secures bright future for P2i in solar energy - Feb 8, 2010
P2i, a leader in liquid repellent nano-coating technology, has teamed
up with US based new technology launch and commercialisation
specialist, Energy Launch Partners, to develop its business
proposition for the solar energy sector. P2i’s plasma process reduces
the surface energy of a material, so that when liquids come into
contact with it, they form beads and simply roll off. When applied to
solar cells, P2i’s multi-patented technology can prevent water, frost
and dirt from forming on the surface, radically improving performance.
Furthermore, it is extremely durable and has the potential to extend
the range of environments in which solar cell arrays can be deployed.
P2i’s nanometer-thin polymer coating is applied in a vacuum chamber
using a special pulsed ionised gas (plasma). It is molecularly bound
to the entire product surface, which means it becomes inseparable from it and extremely durable. And, because the
coating is one thousand times thinner than a human hair, it is invisible to sight or touch. And, because the application
process is solvent-free and uses only tiny quantities of protective monomer, there is minimal waste and no adverse
impact on the environment. In addition, P2i’s highly flexible platform technology can be optimised to meet very specific
functional requirements, making this a perfect fit for the complex demands of the solar energy industry.
Ross Harding, Managing Partner and Founder of Energy Launch Partners, comments: “P2i’s ground-breaking
technology has vast applications in the solar energy sector. Renewable energy is a growing market like no other,
with constantly evolving product needs, supply chains and customer requirements. We are hugely enthusiastic about
our new partnership with P2i and the opportunities it presents.” Stephen Coulson, Chief Technical Officer at P2i,
said: “Following on from our recent successes in the consumer electronics market, P2i’s nano-coating technology
promises to have the same game-changing impact on the solar energy sector. Unrivalled in its performance
enhancing characteristics and flexibility, our technology delivers clearly defined benefits and a competitive edge for
manufacturers. Through our collaboration with Energy Launch Partners, we are in a strong position to maximize the
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Joint venture for solar modules - Feb 1, 2010
Semprius, Inc. and Siemens Industry has announced that they have entered into a joint development agreement to
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co-develop and deploy plug-and-play demonstration systems based on Semprius’ Solar Module Arrays and Siemens’
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automation and control components. The systems are slated to be installed at numerous test sites around the world,
including major utilities, commercial sites, international test locations and government facilities.
Semprius Solar Module Arrays offer the benefits of low installed cost and high capacity factor which combined enable
very low energy costs in sunny, dry climates. Their high efficiency, scalable design makes them applicable to a wide
range of projects from distributed commercial and industrial to large scale utility installations. The company was
selected this month by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive support through a $3 million subcontract from DOE’s
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PV Technology Incubator, which aims to accelerate commercialization of its solar photovoltaic systems.
Siemens is a global leader in automation systems, power conversion and control systems. As part of its environmental
portfolio, which generated revenue of $31 billion (EUR 23 billion) in fiscal 2009, Siemens provides technology to the
photovoltaic industry. In an effort to make PV module arrays more efficient, Siemens will integrate its components with
Semprius PV module arrays, and together the companies will implement the test systems to validate performance of
the combined technologies.
“Our PV module arrays will make the generation of solar power economically viable in clear, sunny climates found in
many parts of the world,” said Joe Carr, Semprius President and CEO. “We are excited about teaming with Siemens
to demonstrate the value of this technology.”
“Competitive project deployment cost for CPV will be the key for the success of this technology. Combining Siemens’
advanced automation and control equipment with Semprius Module Arrays has the potential to deliver electricity
at grid level prices to both industrial and utility scale customers,” said Peter Krause, Business Segment Manager,
Siemens Industry, Inc.
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