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Unlike other traditional solar solutions, Ascent’s CIGS technology is both flexible and rugged, ensuring that the lighting system will remain operational even in extreme conditions. What’s more, the lightweight attributes of Ascent’s state-of-the-art photovoltaic modules enable the entire system to be far more portable than systems that use traditional crystalline-based technology.
“We are humbled that Energizer chose Ascent as the solar panel provider for the donation to One Million Lights,” says John Maslanik, Ascent’s Manager of Business Development. “Now and looking into the future, we are excited to see our transformational solar technology leveraged to provide not just light but opportunity in the developing world.”
The Ascent Solar panels will be used in a 7-LED Energizer Rechargeable Lantern and a 4-LED Energizer Rechargeable Area Light. Both solar solutions provide a safe, cost-effective alternative to traditional kerosene lamps for rural families.
“Many families living without electricity spend up to half of their income on kerosene lighting, which provides inadequate illumination, is hazardous to a family’s health and poor for the environment,” adds Anna Sidana, founder of One Million Lights. “The solar lights provided by Energizer and Ascent will not only help families save money but allow them to work, study and play a little longer each day, helping to increase their overall quality of life.”
The mission of One Million Lights is to improve the daily lives of children and adults by providing clean and healthy solar lighting through its international distribution programs. Energizer began working with One Million Lights in 2011 with the launch of the Energizer Night Race for a Brighter World, a global series of night time running events where participants raced at night by the light of an Energizer headlight to raise awareness for the global need for safe, affordable lighting.
In its first year, the Energizer Night Race for a Brighter World featured more than 30 races in 20 countries, donating 11 million hours of solar light. In 2012, Energizer donated an additional 12 million hours of solar light through its support of One Million Lights.
Its work with One Million Lights is part of a philosophy at Energizer called “that’s positivenergy,” which represents a commitment to product performance combined with programs and partnerships that make a positive impact on the world.
“We are inspired to see and hear how our solar lights are changing families’ lives around the globe,” says
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Michelle Atkinson, Chief Marketing Officer, Energizer Household Products. “Today we couldn’t be prouder than to be working with Ascent Solar because they are a great example of a company using their revolutionary technology to make a difference in underserved communities.”
The Energizer and Ascent Solar lighting systems will begin being distributed to families in the summer of 2013.
Emcore wins $22 million Indian space contract
The firm’s III-V multi-junction solar cells will be deployed to assess commercial geostationary telecommunications and scientific earth observation satellite missions
Emcore Corporation has entered into a supply contract with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The specialist in compound semiconductors will manufacture, test, and deliver high-efficiency multi- junction solar cell assemblies for ISRO’s commercial geostationary telecommunications and scientific earth observation satellite missions.
Over the past four decades ISRO has launched more than 65 satellites for various commercial and scientific applications. Emcore has been a key supplier of solar cell products to ISRO for the past 15 years, including supplying solar equipment to power several INSAT telecommunications missions.
Over the term of this new multi-year contract, Emcore expects to deliver Coverglass Interconnected Cells (CICs) incorporating its highest-efficiency ZTJ and ATJ solar cells for multiple satellite missions.
With a conversion efficiency nearing 30 percent, the ZTJ solar cell is one of the highest performance multi-junction solar cells available on the market today.
Emcore’s CICs employ advanced interconnect welding techniques in the industry and offer one of the highest reliabilities under severe space radiation environments and thermal stress conditions.
“This contract is a very significant award for Emcore. It further reinforces our successful heritage in the Asia-Pacific satellite market, and expands our market share for both commercial and scientific missions,” says Brad Clevenger, General Manager of Emcore’s Photovoltaics Division. “Emcore has partnered with ISRO on many successful satellite missions, and we greatly value our long-standing business relationship.
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