SoloPower Systems Announces Partnership with the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium

Portland, OR-based SoloPower Systems announced that it is collaborating with the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC) as a strategic technology partner. Under the agreement, PVMC will provide specialized technology services to SoloPower Systems to develop thin-film solar.

“Our collaboration with PVMC will accelerate the commercial manufacturing ramp-up at Systems’ factory in Portland, and will further support the continuing advancement of our products,” SoloPower Systems’ CTO Chris Eberspacher said. “We look forward to this partnership which will not only expand our thin-film production capabilities, but also serve to ensure SoloPower technology remains the leader in this exciting market.”

“We are excited that interest in the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium continues to grow, further supporting PVMC’s mission to power the research, development, and deployment of sustainable, solar energy-focused solutions,” said Dr. Pradeep Haldar , chief operating and technology officer of PVMC. “We welcome SoloPower to the consortium, where they will be able to tap into advanced solar energy research and expertise to enable high-tech innovation, which continues to be fueled by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s commitment to developing next generation, clean energy technologies.”

Created as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative, PVMC has extensive experience and know-how in photovoltaic technologies, including roll-to-roll copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) PV technology, in both research laboratory and industrial production environments.

PVMC is also developing roadmaps and standards to forge industry consensus and address broad issues related to power electronics, module advancements, building integration, testing, and reliability. Additionally, it offers a proving ground for innovative solar technologies and manufacturing processes.