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27 August 2009

 

Ascent internally certifies module encapsulation for flexible CIGS PV laminate

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc of Thornton, CO, USA has announced the internal qualification of a packaging solution for its flexible monolithically integrated copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic modules.

In internal qualification testing, the firm’s flexible packaging solution successfully passed the rigorous standard of 1000 hours of damp heat testing (85% relative humidity and 85°C temperature) guideline set forth by IEC 61646 standards for performance and long-term reliability of thin-film solar modules.

“This is a breakthrough development not just for Ascent Solar but also for the advancement of flexible CIGS technology and the differentiating capabilities it brings to the market,” claims CEO Dr Farhad Moghadam. This now sets the stage for certification of the firm's products by external agencies, he adds. “This is also well timed to meet the requirements of our initial production from the 30MW high-volume manufacturing plant scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2010.”

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