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new developed test procedures, with the use of one single test setup, and enables them to gain new insights into the behaviour of all types of PV cells and mini- modules.
Stefan Roest, CTO and co-founder of Eternal Sun says, ‘We are excited to start the cooperation with Solliance and to be able to develop such a unique piece of equipment. To be able to work closely together with experienced partners is always a pleasure and I am confident that this new test system will be interesting for all solar research facilities around the globe.’
Mirjam Theelen, researcher at Solliance comments, ‘The existing test setup has been very successfully used to learn more about the degradation behavior of new types of solar cells. There was a lot of interest from other research institutes for this setup, and we are very content with the fact that Dutch companies will bring it to the market in cooperation with us.
POET restructures senior management and Connecticut University license
The firm aims to be first to market a practical III-V compound semiconductor solution in the industry’s race to sustain Moore’s Law beyond the constraints of traditional silicon
POET Technologies Inc. has announced changes to its executive team and board.
Peter Copetti has been named Executive Chairman and interim CEO. Copetti previously served as Executive Director and Chair of the Special Strategic Committee (SSC), which was dissolved, following its final report to POET’s Board of Directors.
Leon M. Pierhal has stepped aside as CEO and will continue his role as President and member of the Board.
Also, Mark Benadiba has stepped down as Executive Chairman of the Board and will remain a member of the Board, as Vice Chairman.
An enthusiastic Peter Copetti, incoming Executive Chairman and interim CEO comments, “I am delighted to assume leadership of the Company’s operational responsibility and strategic vision. I take the fiduciary duties associated with these appointments seriously, and intend to continue to provide superior returns and value to shareholders. On behalf of the Board, I would
like thank Mark and Leon for their commitment and contributions, and will continue to work with both of them in progressing POET’s story to the next phase, which is expected to culminate in the monetisation of POET’s proprietary platform and processes.”
Peter Copetti adds, “Currently, POET is at an advanced stage in its 16-year development history. We are determined to be first to market with a practical compound semiconductor solution in the industry’s race to sustain Moore’s Law beyond the constraints of traditional silicon.”
“POET intends to go to market with the world’s first completely integrated optical and electrical device operating on a single die, and to fulfill its promise of vastly superior processing speed and energy utilisation in a patented production process that can ultimately be retrofitted to conventional fabs,” concludes Copetti.
Leon M. Pierhal, President comments, “Semiconductors, computer technology and telecommunications were all, at one time, emerging industries in my forty-plus years in the technology industry. As a co-founder of POET, I’m immensely proud of my participation throughout the organisation’s development life cycle. In this time, I steered the company through infancy, and shepherded POET safely through turbulent change. POET has since evolved from its origins as pure R&D, to a publicly- traded going concern trading on two markets in Canada and the U.S., to where it stands today - at an inflection point, where monetization of the POET platform is on the horizon, with fully-integrated optical-electronic chips leading the way for the semiconductor industry’s next generation chip technology.”
Pierhal continues, “Our position firm, I’ve decided to step aside as CEO and stay on as President and a member of the Board. This change in role allows me to spend time with family, and tend to overdue personal commitments that had been put aside, due to the arduous demands needed to bring POET to where it is today. Having worked closely with Mr. Peter Copetti over the past eighteen months, I am confident in Peter’s ability to serve as CEO, and look forward to continuing to work together. I firmly believe Peter will deliver significant value on behalf of all stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in bringing the Company’s technology to market.”
Mark Benadiba, Vice Chairman, notes, “I want to personally express my gratitude to our Board and shareholders for the support they have given me through my tenure as Chairman. Of special note is that, without Peter and his tremendous efforts, we would not have accomplished the objectives that we have to date. I am certain that his leadership will serve our shareholders well going forward. Thank you, all.”
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