Silicon Valley Solar and Conergy bring Sol-X flat-plate modules to market
Silicon Valley Solar announced that they have finalized an agreement with Conergy AG that will enable a more rapid market introduction of the company's Sol-X2 internal concentrator solar modules. Conergy has placed an order for a multi-kilowatt test system with a commitment to engineering collaboration and the sharing of performance data.
"We are very pleased with the level of interest Conergy has expressed in our Sol-X technology," said Tim Fischer, vice president of business development for SV Solar. "This agreement represents the culmination of a series of meetings both in Germany and in the U.S., where Conergy has fully explored the benefits of our technology to their business."
"Conergy has entered into a strategic R&D partnership with SV Solar that has the potential to expand into a significant, multi-faceted commercial relationship," said Monika Leiner, head of sourcing for the PV Modules Global Technology Team at Conergy AG. "Sol-X technology has the potential to significantly reduce product cost per Wp while alleviating pressure on silicon supply."
Based on successful technical evaluation and business negotiation, it is expected that this initial agreement will result in a volume purchase order in excess of 10MW, to be delivered over a 24 month period.
