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15.7% efficiency of its large area production modules (1 square meter in size).

15.7% module efficiency closely follows the pre- viously announced 14.3% efficiency in September 2010. This is the highest efficiency demonstrated for commercial size thin-film modules and effectively closes the gap with polycrystalline silicon module efficiencies.

„This is a significant accomplishment as it represents the ability to manufacture full scale CIGS modules with efficiencies equal to or better than that of po- lycrystalline silicon modules available in the world today but manufactured at a thin-film cost structure. We are pleased that we are executing ahead of our roadmap for efficiency improvements and feel confident in our ability to bring high efficiency CIGS technology to the market place,” said Dr. Joseph Laia, CEO of MiaSolé.

MiaSolé has previously announced that it would start shipping its 13% efficiency modules in the second quarter of 2011 upon completion of UL and IEC cer- tifications. MiaSolé‘s unique manufacturing process deposits CIGS on a flexible stainless steel substrate and produces all of the layers required for its highly efficient solar cell in a single continuous process. MiaSolé is the only thin-film solar company that uses sputtering processes in every step of the coating pro- cess of the solar modules, thereby reducing manufac- turing time and cost of production. MiaSolé will ship 22MW in 2010. The company‘s products are desi- gned for utilities and independent power producers to use in industrial scale deployments such as large- scale rooftop and ground mount installations. http://www.MiaSolé.com

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KS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) was awarded a follow-on order from a major

Chinese solar cell manufacturer for its new RF power supplies, matching networks and other advanced control products, in the fourth quarter. MKS is a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity. The equipment will be used in the production of photovoltaic thin film solar cells in China. This order is scheduled to primarily ship in Q2 of 2011. http://www.mksinst.com

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anoco Group plc (AIM: NANO) has successfully produced the 1kg batch of red cadmium-free

quantum dots (CFQD™) specified by a major Japane- se corporation, which triggers a US$2 million pay- ment to Nanoco by the corporation.

The production of cadmium-free quantum dots on this scale is a major technical achievement, which underlines the scalability of Nanoco’s patent-pro- tected technology and the expertise of its production and technical teams. The 1kg of red CFQD™ was manufactured to specification at Nanoco’s recen- tly commissioned production facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. Nanoco expects to be able to demonstrate that green CFQD™ meet the final technical milestones within the next few months, which will trigger a milestone payment of US$1 million. This will be followed by the production of 1kg of green CFQD™ for delivery to the same customer in the second half of 2011. Once validated, the green CFQD™ will also attract a US$2 million milestone payment. http://www.nanocotechnologies.com

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