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than polycrystalline and approximately 38% less rooftop area than thin-film solar panels to generate 1000 MWh per year of energy output. The system combines Emcore’s solar cell technology with a patent-pending TipTilt Tracking system that tracks the sun’s movement all day to maximise critical peak-hour energy output when utility energy is most expensive.


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SoloPower’s solutions include six models of photovoltaic panels and three first-of-their- kind, easy, non-penetrating installation kits: the SoloSaddle, SoloWedge, and the SoloBridge, which increase application versatility at the same time as optimising module performance for commercial and industrial rooftops.


“At SoloPower, we approach the market based on the needs of our customers, with solutions that are rapidly deployable on old and new roofs as well as adaptable to site-specific conditions,” says Bruce Khouri, President and Chief Commercial Officer, SoloPower. “The combination of our next generation SoloPanels with our installation kits enables us to expand the solar rooftop market, making solar energy easy and economical for just about any roof type, anywhere.”


The Emcore Soliant 1000 panels are low profile, lightweight, non-penetrating and come fully- assembled and ready to drop-in place. This presents a strong value proposition for developers, integrators, and installers as more projects can be completed in less time with lower labour and system costs. Commercial building owners receive the benefits of the lowest Levelised Cost of Energy, which is the final cost to produce a kilowatt-hour of solar power, along with a system that is designed for over 25 years of life.


Christopher Larocca, Chief Operating Officer for Emcore says, “This announcement opens the door for Emcore to enter the estimated $2 billion annual rooftop solar market. Production and deliveries are scheduled to commence later this year and we look forward to addressing this new segment.”


SoloPower shows off next generation of solar solutions


The flexible thin-film solar cell and module CIGS manufacturer, is seeking to make solar the main source of power for world’s commercial and industrial buildings, which consume 40% of electricity


San Jose, California-based SoloPower, has revealed its next generation of integrated CIGS


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SoloPower’s new suite of solar solutions and installation systems enable the modules to perform optimally and to be integrated into a variety of roof systems globally. The new products are described below.


The SoloPanel SF1 and SP1 modules are optimised for twelve-inch and sixteen-inch standing- seam metal roof integration.


The SoloPanel SP3L and SP3S are large format modules suited to commercial and industrial low- slope building applications.


SoloSaddle is a non-penetrating kit designed to easily integrate the SP3S into membrane based roofing systems. A low-slope curve provides self- cleaning and high performance in hot climates.


The SoloWedge is a non-penetrating kit designed to easily integrate the SP3L into membrane based roofing systems. A five-degree slope provides self-cleaning and maximum performance in cold climates.


The final product, the SoloBridge is a non- penetrating kit designed to easily integrate the SP3L into metal roofing systems.


The introduction of SoloPower’s next generation of solar solutions comes at a time when the company is hiring for its high-volume manufacturing facility


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