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the longstanding expertise of our development engineers but also to our excellent cooperation partners,” explains Nikolaus Meyer. Sulfurcell continually exchanges expertise with the Helmholtz Centre Berlin, from which the company was established as a spin off in 2001.
For developing and optimizing innovative production processes for CIGSe-based thin-film modules, Sulfurcell also works exclusively with 44solar from Nantes in France. The head of the company is the renowned CIGSe specialist John Kessler.
With him and his colleagues Sulfurcell is already planning the construction of new, highly productive machines in order to further develop the CIGSe technology and achieve maximum efficiencies.
In 2001, Sulfurcell was founded as a spin-off from the Helmholtz Centre for Materials and Energy, previously known as the Hahn-Meitner Institute. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of thin-film solar power modules based on CIS semiconductors. Sulfurcell has received numerous awards for its cutting edge research and product development.
The UK’s Guardian newspaper once again recently listed the Berlin company among the “hottest 100 clean technology companies in Europe”. In 2008, Sulfurcell was provided with growth financing amounting to €85 million by renowned international investors, including Intel Capital and the BEU fund supported by Vattenfall Europe and Gaz de France. This fresh capital was utilized for constructing new production facilities and for research and development.
Emcore Receives Platinum Supplier Award From Northrop Grumman Corporation
The firm was awarded for its performance in supplying high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells for use in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems’ Satellite Programs
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compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, has received a Platinum Supplier Award from Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Emcore is currently under a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) with Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector to manufacture and deliver high-efficiency, multi-junction solar cells for Northrop Grumman satellite programs.
Emcore solar cells will help provide power for Northrop Grumman’s space-based global climate monitoring capabilities and other satellite missions. The period of performance for the supply agreement is 2009 through 2012, with a potential value of more than $17 million.
Northrop Grumman Subcontract Administrator David Umanoff commented, “Platinum Supplier Awards are presented to exceptional companies that provide excellent product quality, are extremely reliable, and have a solid record of on-time deliveries. Their professionalism and expertise make these suppliers stand out in the industry.”
This collaborative working relationship has also enabled Northrop Grumman to help Emcore maintain and grow its business base in the space photovoltaics market. Northrop Grumman has been using the LTSA to look across programs and accelerate orders to improve production efficiency in Emcore’s production line.
Christopher Larocca, Emcore’s Chief Operating Officer, stated, “We are grateful for Northrop Grumman’s proactive support of Emcore. We are delighted with Northrop Grumman’s confidence in Emcore and value the long-standing relationship we have enjoyed with them for the past 10 years.”
Emcore offers a broad portfolio of compound semiconductor-based products for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and solar power markets. Emcore’s Fiber Optic segment offers optical components, subsystems and systems for high speed data and telecommunications networks, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP).
Emcore’s Photovoltaic segment provides products for both satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, Emcore offers high-efficiency
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