Balance of Systems
Phocos AG
Manufacturer of solar charge and
hybrid system controllers 12 to 48 V,
4 to 300 A, CFL and LED lamps, solar
refrigerators, micro hydro turbines,
fuel cell hybrid systems.
Bergstrasse 2
D-89171 Illerkirchberg, Germany
phone +49/7346/9223-64, fax -67
info@phocos.com,
www.phocos.com
STECA GmbH
2A to 140A charge solar
controllers for SHS, telecom and
hybrid systems. We specialize in
stand alone applications for rural
electrification and industrial
markets. Our products range also
includes solar thermal controllers
and prepayment systems.
Mammostr. 1, D-87700 Memmingen, Germany
fax +49/8331/855811,
www.stecasolar.com
Cell and Module Encapsulation
ETIMEX Primary Packaging GmbH
EVA films for encapsulation of solar
cells. Sale and assistance for use of
EVA and EVA laminates.
ETIMEX Primary Packaging GmbH
Martin-Adolff-Str. 44
D-89165 Dietenheim, Germany
phone +49(0)7347/67-0, fax -429
e-mail: marketing@etimex-pp.com
ISOVOLTA AG
Production and sale of composite
materials for encapsulating of
photovoltaic modules.
Industriezentrum NÖ-Süd, Strasse 3
A-2355 Wiener Neudorf, Austria
phone: ++43(0)2236/605-479
fax: ++43(0)2236/605-477
e-mail: icosolar@isovolta.com
Krempel – Group
Manufacturer of laminates for back or
front encapsulation and protection of
photovoltaic modules.
Papierfabrikstrasse 4
D-71665 Vaihingen/Enz, Germany
phone +49/7042/915-0
fax +49/7042/15985
e-mail: info@krempel.com
www.krempel.com
MADICO SPECIALTY FILMS
Manufacturer of composite
laminations for the encapsulation
and protection of photovoltaic
modules.
45 Industrial Parkway
Woburn, MA 01801, USA
phone +1/800/633-0140, fax +1/781/935-6841
jcoyne@madico.com,
www.madico.com
Cells
Deutsche Cell GmbH
The Cell Company
A subsidiary of SolarWorld AG
Berthelsdorfer Str. 111 A
D-09599 Freiberg/Saxony, Germany
phone +49/3731/301-4310, fax -4322
info@deutschecell.de
www.deutschecell.de
ErSol® Solar Energy AG
Manufacturer of solar cells and
standard modules up to 150 Wp
Wilhelm-Wolff-Strasse 23
D-99099 Erfurt, Germany
phone +49(0)361/442 46 0
fax +49(0)361/442 46 25
e-mail: info@ersol.de
www.ersol.de
ISOFOTON S.A.
Spanish leading company dedicated to
the design, manufacture and commercia-
lisation of PV cells, PV/TH modules (5-165 Wp)
and advanced grid connected systems.
Other services: Installation, technical
assistance and architecture integration
in facades and roofs.
Contact name: Julian Bellido
C/Montalban 9, Madrid (Spain)
isofoton@isofoton.com
phone +34/91/5312625, fax +34/91/4147870
Maharishi Solar
Manufacturer of multicrystalline
photovoltaic wafers.
High efficiency multicrystalline and
monocrystalline cells of 1.25 x 1.25 mm
and modules of various sizes.
A-14, Mohan Ind. Estate, Mathura Road
New Delhi, India 110 044
phone +91/11/26959100, fax 76836682
solar@maharishi.net, www.maharishisolar.com
Microsol Power (P) Ltd
Monocrystalline solar cell manufacturer of
150, 125, and 103 mm pseudo square cells,
with a 12 MW manufacturing capacity for 2004.
Modules manufactured with Microsol cells have
TÜV and ISPRA approvals.
Plot No. 15-A, Phase-IV, Extn, IDA Jeedimetla
Hyderabad-500055, India
phone +91/40/277669-17, fax -16
www.microsolpower.com
MOTECH
Manufacturer of crystalline
silicon solar cells.
Sizes in 4, 5, and 6 inches.
No. 3 Da-Shun 9th Rd., Hsin-Shi
Tainan 744, Taiwan
phone +886/6/5050789
fax +886/6/5051789
solar@motechind.com
www.motechind.com
Q-Cells AG
high quality multicrystalline
solar cells 125 mm and 150 mm (Q6)
efficiencies > 15%
Guardianstr. 16
06766 Thalheim, Germany
phone +49/3494/6686-0, fax -10
q-cells@q-cells.com,
www.q-cells.com
RWE SCHOTT Solar GmbH
From outside the Americas, contact:
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 4, 63755 Alzenau, Germany
phone: +49/6023/91-1712, fax: -1700
sales@rweschottsolar.com
www.rweschottsolar.com
For the US, Canada & Latin America, contact:
ASE Americas, Inc., 4 Suburban Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821, USA
phone: +1/978/667-5900, fax: 663-2868
email:sales@asepv.com
Shell Solar
Global manufacturer and marketer
of solar cells, modules, and systems.
We're specialised in grid-connected and
off-grid applications for individual
homes and commercial purpose.
Domagstrasse 34
80807 Munich, Germany
phone +49/89/45234-201, fax -410
solarinfo@shell-com
www.shell.com/solar
Solterra Fotovoltaica SA
Swiss leading manufacturer of solar cells
and standard modules up to 150 WP,
certified CEI/IEC 61215.
Production and sale.
Via Milano, 7
CH-6830 Chiasso, Switzerland
phone +41/91/695-4060, fax -4070
info@solterra.ch, www.solterra.ch
Suntech Power Co. Ltd.
A Sino-Australian joint venture specializing in
R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of crystalline
silicon solar cells, modules, power systems, and PV
application products. Current production capacity is
25 MW, with plans to reach 100 MW in two years.
Accreditation: ICE, ISO 900, IEC 51215, TÜV.
Exporting 70%, enjoying high popularity.
17-6 Chanjiang South Street, Wuxi New District
Wuxi, Tiangsu Province, China
phone +86/510/5345000-2109, fax 5343321
julia@suntech-power.com
www.suntech-power.com
sunways AG
Designer and manufacturer of the patented
transparent power solar cell. With the
transparent solar cell direct building
facade integration of PV can be achieved.
This innovative product combines trans-
parency with high efficiency. Following
design awards were won: iF design award
winner 1999 and red dot for highest design
quality 2000.
sunways AG
Macairestr. 5, D-78467 Konstanz
phone: +49/7531/99677-0, fax: -10
e-mail: info@sunways.de,
www.sunways.de
Charge Controllers
Phocos AG
Manufacturer of solar charge and
hybrid system controllers 12 to 48 V,
4 to 300 A, CFL and LED lamps, solar
refrigerators, micro hydro turbines,
fuel cell hybrid systems.
Bergstrasse 2
D-89171 Illerkirchberg, Germany
phone +49/7346/9223-64, fax -67
info@phocos.com,
www.phocos.com
STECA GmbH
2A to 140A charge solar
controllers for SHS, Telecom and
hybrid systems. We are focused on
stand alone applications for rural
electrification and industrial
markets. Our products range also
includes solar thermal controllers
and prepayment systems.
Mammostr. 1, D-87700 Memmingen / Germany
fax +49/8331/855811, www.steca.de
Suntech Power Co. Ltd.
A Sino-Australian joint venture specializing in
R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of crystalline
silicon solar cells, modules, power systems, and PV
application products. Current production capacity is
25 MW, with plans to reach 100 MW in two years.
Accreditation: ICE, ISO 900, IEC 51215, TÜV.
Exporting 70%, enjoying high popularity.
17-6 Chanjiang South Street, Wuxi New District
Wuxi, Tiangsu Province, China
phone +86/510/5345000-2109, fax 5343321
julia@suntech-power.com
www.suntech-power.com
Total Energie
Europe's leading photovoltaic systems
company expanding throughout the world
fostering development in rural areas with no
access to grid electricity and developing solar
pumping equipment to provide drinking water.
12-14 Allee du Levant
69890 La Tour de Salvagny/France
phone +33/478/488850, fax 194483
www.total-energie.com
Xantrex Technology
Xantrex is a leading supplier of advanced power
electronic products for off-grid, backup power,
and grid-connected applications. Our high-quality
inverters and chargers are installed in thousands
of homes and businesses around the world.
Edificio Diagonal 2A, Constitucion, 3,4o2a
08960 Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain
phone +34/93/4705330, fax 4736093
www.xantrex.com
Consultants
ConSolTec GmbH.
20 years of field experience in:
interim- and innovation management;
M & A; sales strategies and their
implementation; design and putting
into operation of module prod. lines.
Kiefernstr. 20
D-82223 Eichenau, Germany
phone: +49/173-3717994
www.consoltec.de
Navigant Consulting Inc.
Renewables/PV technology and market
assessments, commercialization strategy,
partner alliances/acquisitions, and
portfolio management.
Lisa Frantzis, Director
200 Wheeler Road
Burlington, MA 01803, USA
phone +1/781/5649614, fax 2700418
lfrantzis@navigantconsulting.com
PV Activities in Japan
Osamu Ikki
Resources Total System Co., Ltd.
2-3-11 Shinkawa
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033
phone: +81/3/3551-6345
fax: +81/3/3553-8954
e-mail: ged02723@nifty.ne.jp
STRATEGIES UNLIMITED
Market research-based on primary
surveys of the global PV market,
industry and technology.
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 205
Mountain View, CA 94040 USA
phone: +1/650/941-3438
fax: +1/650/941-5120
e-mail: info@strategies-u.com
www.strategies-u.com
Crystal Growth Equipment
Ceradyne Thermo Materials
Manufacturer of high-quality, low-cost
fused silica crucibles for polycrystalline
silicon furnaces.
Ceradyne Thermo Materials
3449 Church Street
P.O. Box 925
Scottdale, GA 30079, USA
phone +1/678/420-3522
jgriggs@ceradyne-thermo.com
Vesuvius France S.A.
Manufacturer of fused silica crucibles
for polycrystalline silicon furnaces
68, rue Paul Deudon, BP 19
59750 Feignies, France
phone +33/327/691010
fax +33/327/681411
frederic_caillaud@vesuvius.com
Factory-Design
GT Solar Technologies
Provides turnkey production lines with
process guarantee for wafer (GTs-WAFFAB),
cell (GTs-CELFAB), and module fabrication
(GTs-MODFAB). Production levels and degrees
of automation are designed to meet customers'
needs. Other products: custom equipment,
HEM furnaces, EFG tube and ribbon pullers,
cell testers, and tabber/stringers.
472 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03063, USA
phone +1/603/883-5200, fax 598-0444
info@gtsolar.com,
www.gtsolar.com
IB Vogt Process
Engineering +
Project Management GmbH
From concept to final commissioning
for startup's up to established
companies. Excellent services for
solar cell and thin-film production.
Nikolsburger Str. 10
D-10717 Berlin, Germany
phone +49/30/88-34617, fax -554595
contact@ib-vogt.com,
www.ib-vogt.com
M+W Zander Facility Engineering GmbH
M+W Zander is a world wide leader in the field
of facility engineering and facility management
and provides all the services necessary for cost
efficient and high tech production facilities -
from consulting, design, construction and
process integration to operation and
upgrading projects.
Lotterbergstr. 30, 70499 Stuttgart, Germany
phone +49/711/88041259
photovoltaics@mw-zander.com
www.mw-zander.com
Inverters
Fronius International GmbH
SOLARELECTRONICS
SUNRISE inverters for grid connection
AC-power: 750W-2kW nom. 230V / 50Hz
SOLARIX inverters with integrated
charge controller for stand-alone
Günter-Fronius-Straße 1
A-4600 Wels-Thalheim
phone: +43/7242/241-270, fax -224
pv@fronius.com -
www.fronius.com
Ingeteam, S.A.
INGECON SUN three-phase and single-phase
on-grid inverters. Outdoor, high-efficiency, and
reliable, with remote PC monitoring via GSM.
Nine-year guarantee. INGECON HYBRID for
30 to 150 kW plants.
Pintor Maeztu, 2
E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
phone +34/948/1756-33, fax -35
solar@p.ingeteam.es
www.ingeteam.com
Mastervolt Solar
Manufacturer of grid-connected and
stand-alone inverters in range from
100 W - 25 kW.
Also for system design and advice.
High-quality products and services.
P.O. Box 22947, NL-1100 DK Amsterdam
phone: +31-20-3422180 / fax: -188
solar@mastervolt.com
www.mastervoltsolar.com
Philips Lighting B.V.
– Solar
Philips Solar is active in the field of solar
electricity systems and offers total system
solutions for consumers and medium and small
enterprises via the professional channels. Philips
systems are »plug & play«, modular, scalable and
guaranteed of the highest quality and reliability.
Prof. Holstlaan 4 (bld. WAE)
5656 AA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
phone +31/40/27-45849, fax -42066
pvsolar.info@philips.com, www.solar.philips.com
Rosendahl Industrievertretungen
General distributor SMA inverters for
grid-tied appl., modular string invert.
Sunny Boy; Efficiency > 96%, ENS integr.
General distributor ASP inverters for
stand-alone appl., true-sinewave
Please contact us:
Adolf-Dembach-Str. 1, 47829 Krefeld
phone: +49/2151/456789-0, fax:-9
info@rosendahl-energietechnik.de
North American Office: John S. Berdner
20830 Red Dog Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
phone +1/530-273-4895, fax 530-274-7271
Sharp Electronics
Solar Systems Division
Sharp continues to be the world leader
in solar cell production. For 45 years, Sharp
has developed numerous innovations
including triangular modules.
5901 Bolsa Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
phone +1/800-SOLAR-06
www.sharpusa.com/solar
Studer Innotec
True sinewave stand-alone inverters
200W-10,000W / 230V/50Hz-120V/60Hz
Sinewave Inverter-Charger Systems
built-in Solar Regulators
CH-1950 Sion
phone: +41/27/2056080
fax: +41/272056088
e-mail: info@studer-inno.com
www.studer-inno.com
SunPower Solartechnik GmbH
Grid-connected Inverter SUN PROFI,
PV UP stand-alone sinewave inverter with
integrated MPPT charge controller,
Hybrid Power Manager, test equipment
20 years experience, installations in
50 countries.
Marktplatz 2-4, D-61118 Bad Vilbel
phone: +49/6101/584550, Fax 584560
sales@sunpower.de,
www.sunpower.de
sunways AG
Our grid connected inverters lead over
rival products with a european effici-
ency rate over 96%. Advantages of our
inverters: High energy yield, reliable
technique, five year warranty - at no
extra charge, long service life, low
power consumption and modular
system design. Sales on subsidiary
copmany MHH Solartechnik GmbH
sunways AG
Macairestr. 5, D-78467 Konstanz
phone: +49/7531/99677-0, fax: -10
e-mail: info@sunways.de,
www.sunways.de
Total Energie
Europe's leading photovoltaic systems
company expanding throughout the world
fostering development in rural areas with no
access to grid electricity and developing solar
pumping equipment to provide drinking water.
12-14 Allee du Levant
69890 La Tour de Salvagny/France
phone +33/478/488850, fax 194483
www.total-energie.com
Xantrex Technology
Xantrex is a leading supplier of advanced power
electronic products for off-grid, backup power,
and grid-connected applications. Our high-quality
inverters and chargers are installed in thousands
of homes and businesses around the world.
Edificio Diagonal 2A, Constitucion, 3,4o2a
08960 Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain
phone +34/93/4705330, fax 4736093
www.xantrex.com
Manufacturing Equipment
ACR GmbH
Automation systems for solar-cell production
including carrier, inspection, and sorter
systems. Turnkey solar module assembly lines
designed to meet different
production/automation levels.
Johann-Liesenberger-Straße 7
78078 Niedereschach, Germany
phone +49/7728/9260-0, fax -60
info@acr.de,
www.acr.de
Applied Films
A leading provider of technologically
advanced PVD and PECVD deposition
equipment. Applied Films offers
economic production solutions for
wafer, band, and thin-film solar cells.
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau, Germany
phone +49/6023/92-6000, fax -6200
info@euappliedfilms.com
www.appliedfilms.com
ASTEC GmbH
Autom. cleaning, etching, texturing and drying
equipment for cell manuf. Combined metal
removal and drying process in only one bath.
P-glass etching and drying in 1 step without
rinse water consumption. Wet process carrier
for reduced wafer masking and spotfree drying.
Am Roethenbuehl 7, 92348 Berg, Germany
phone +49/9189/4404-0, fax -50
www.astec-ger.com
Energy Equipment
Testing Service Ltd. (EETS)
Manufacturers of PV cell, module & array testers;
PV laminators, cell cutters, sunview display,
reference cells. PV monitoring & reporting. PV
product R&D. RIS of PV roof integrated system.
Unit 2, Glan-Y-Llyn Industrial Estate
Taffs Well, CF15 7JD, UK
phone +44/29/2082-0910, fax -0911
sales@eets.co.uk,
www.eets.co.uk,
www.pvsystems.com
Exitech Ltd.
We manufacture laser systems for Si-wafer solar
cells and thin-film solar panels on glass, polymer,
and steel. Applications for wafers include grooving,
and insulation scribing, and via drilling for thin-film
cells, scribing and interconnects on alpha-
silicon, ITO, and metal. We also specialize in laser
processing R&D for advanced cell concepts.
Exitech Ltd.
Oxford Industrial Park
Yarnton, Oxford OX5 1QU
phone +44/1865-290400, fax -290401
sales@exitech.co.uk
www.exitech.co.uk
GS Electronic GmbH
Distributor of IR-Furnaces for drying,
contact firing and diffusion from
Radiant Technology Corp. (RTC).
Distributor of Screen Printing and
Handling Systems from AMI/Presco.
Installations, maintenance, spare parts.
Kohlhäuser Str. 110, D-36043 Fulda
phone: +49-(0)661-9429635, fax 9429636
e-mail:
GS.Electronic@t-online.de
Heinrich Wemhöner
GmbH
Design and construction of laminators -
custom-designed machines and
system solutions.
Planckstr. 7, 32052 Herford, Germany
phone +49/5221/7702-0, fax -39
sales@wemhoener.de
www.wemhoener.de
Manz Automation AG
Flexible automation systems for
solar-cell production. Robot handling
systems for loading and unloading
of process equipment.
Inspection and sorting systems
72768 Reutlingen, Germany
phone +49/7121/9000-0, fax -99
info@manz-automation.com
www.manz-automation.com
NEUMAYER GmbH
Sunwire
String & buswires for solarmodules.
Numerous platings – multilayer
plating with Ni diffusion barrier.
Excellent processability.
Guenselsdorferstrasse 2
A-2544 Leobersdorf, Austria
phone +43/2256/626460, fax 64669
office.neumayer@outokumpu.com
www.neumayer.com
NPC Incorporated
Screen printing lines, cell testers and sorters,
tabbers and stringers, lay-up, laminators,
module testers, integrated cell and module
manufacturing lines, turnkey solutions for all
levels of automation, as well as solar cell and
module manufacturing technology transfer.
1-1-20 Minamisenjyu Arakawaku
116-0003 Tokyo, Japan
phone +81/3/3802-5041, fax 3801-0721
office@npcgroup.net
www.npcgroup.net
Olbricht GmbH
Automation for photovoltaic panel production
– including handling, conveying, framing,
testing, labelling, and line unloading.
Hamminkelner Strasse 30
D-46499 Hamminkeln-Brünen, Germany
phone +49/2856/2092, fax 2886
info@olbricht.de
www.olbricht.de
OTB Engineering B.V.
Manufacturer of turnkey equipment for solar cell
and module manufacturing, ranging from tabbers,
stringers, and PECVD AR coating systems to
complete production lines for cells and modules.
Our systems are highly automated and result
in the lowest cost of ownership. Our company
delivers worldwide and has service offices
in USA and Asia.
Luchthavenweg 10
NL - 5657 EB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
phone +31/40/2581-700, fax 2509-871
info@otb.nl,
www.otb.nl
PASAN-BELVAL S.A.
Pasan Sun Simulators and Cell Testers
IEC classes A or B. Equipments for
production or laboratory. Sorting,
handling and label printing equipments
according to customers needs.
Sous la Roche, C.P. 5
CH-2042 Valangin, Switzerland
phone +41/32/857-2393, fax -2295
info@belval.com,
www.belval.com
pps < solar
Petersen GmbH
Manufacturing equipment and technology
for module- and cell production. Distributor
of diffusion and firing furnaces for
SierraTherm; wafer sorters, screen printers,
and diffusion sprayers from Aurel; automation
and handling systems for module manufacturing,
laminators, flashers, lay-up stations,
automatic high performance stringers.
Hebelstr. 39, D-79650 Schopfheim, Germany
phone +49/7622/6755-0, fax -13
info@pps-solar.de,
www.pps-solar.de
Semco Engineering
Enhanced processes and automation systems
for diffusion and AR coating which drastically
increase throughput and cell efficiency.
Lydop(r) diffusion: 400 cells/tube/HR
625, rue de la Croix Verte
34196 Montpellier, France
phone +33/467/610990, fax 526963
info@semco-engineering.com
www.semcoeng.com
Solar Automation, Inc.
Equipment manufacturer for PV industry.
Fully automated cell stringer features
easy setup, operation,
maintenance and product flexibility.
»Simplicity for the factory floor«
Custom equipment development also.
www.solarauto.com, phone
+1/505/830-3100
3100 Pan American NE Ste 1
Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA
Modules
BP Solar
manufactures, designs, markets and installs
a wide range of solar electric products and
systems, which are well suited for residental,
commercial and industrial applications for both
remote and grid-connected applications.
BP Solar
989 Corporate Blvd, Linthicum MD 21090, USA
phone +1/410/981-0240, fax -0278
info@bpsolar.com,
www.bpsolar.com
ErSol® Solar Energy AG
Manufacturer of solar cells and
standard modules up to 150 Wp
Wilhelm-Wolff-Strasse 23
D-99099 Erfurt, Germany
phone +49(0)361/442 46 0
fax +49(0)361/442 46 25
e-mail: info@ersol.de
www.ersol.de
Evergreen Solar Inc.
Evergreen Solar manufactures String Ribbon TM
PV-modules, used around the world. All modules
are certified to IEEE, IEC, TUV, CE, and UL
standards. Our proprietary String Ribbon TM
technology uses substantially less silicon than
conventional crystalline techniques. Our
patented cell fabrication technology is highly
continous and is among the most environmentally
benign in the industry.
259 Cedar Hill St., Marlboro, MA 01752-3004, USA
phone +1/508/357-2221, fax -2279
sales@evergreensolar.com
www.evergreensolar.com
FREE ENERGY EUROPE
BV
Manufacturer of a-Si Solar Panels (1,8-12Wp)
Solar Home Kits and Solar Lanterns
P.O. Box 9564
5602 LN Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Phone: +31/40/2901245
Fax: +31/40/2901249
E-mail: info@free-energy.net
Gällivare PhotoVoltaic AB (GPV)
A subsidiary of SolarWorld AG,
GPV Gällivare PhotoVoltaic AB is the first and
largest producer of photovoltaic modules in
Scandinavia. State of the art technology and
continuous product development make us a
leader in photovoltaic products.
Företagscentrum, Box 840
SE-982 28 Gällivare, Sweden
phone +46/970/158-30, fax -98
contact@gpv-solar.com, www.gpv-solar.com
GSS
Gebäude-Solarsysteme GmbH
Windmühlenstraße 2
04626 Löbischau, Germany
phone +49/36602/509676
GSS.Gera@t-online.de
www.zre-ot.de
IBC SOLAR AG
The whole world of Photovoltaics!
• High efficiency modules Megaline®
• Consulting • Engineering • Measurement
Technique • Single Components • Complete
PV Systems • Turn Key Projects
Mail: Box 1107, 96231 Bad Staffelstein/Germany
phone: +49/9573/9224-0, fax: -24
www.ibc-solar.com
e-mail: info@ibc-solar.de
ISOFOTON S.A.
Spanish leading company dedicated to
the design, manufacture and commercia-
lisation of PV cells, PV/TH modules (5-165 Wp)
and advanced grid connected systems.
Other services: Installation, technical
assistance and architecture integration
in facades and roofs.
Contact name: Julian Bellido
C/Montalban 9, Madrid (Spain)
isofoton@isofoton.com
phone +34/91/5312625, fax +34/91/4147870
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Solar power system engineering sect.
2-3-1, Shinhama, Arai-Cho
Takasago-Shi, 676-8670, Japan
phone +81/794/45-7144
fax +81/794/45-7239
www.kobelco.co.jp/indexe.htm
Philips Lighting B.V.
– Solar
Philips Solar is active in the field of solar
electricity systems and offers total system
solutions for consumers and medium and small
enterprises via the professional channels. Philips
systems are »plug & play«, modular, scalable and
guaranteed of the highest quality and reliability.
Prof. Holstlaan 4 (bld. WAE)
5656 AA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
phone +31/40/27-45849, fax -42066
pvsolar.info@philips.com, www.solar.philips.com
RWE SCHOTT Solar
GmbH
From outside the Americas, contact:
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 4, 63755 Alzenau, Germany
phone: +49/6023/91-1712, fax: -1700
email:sales@solar.rwesolutions.com
www.rwesolar.com
For the US, Canada & Latin America, contact:
ASE Americas, Inc., 4 Suburban Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821, USA
phone: +1/978/667-5900, fax: 663-2868
email:sales@asepv.com
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS SOLAR GmbH
PROSOL® pv-panels for building integration.
Multifunctional pv panels, e.g. in combina-
tion with insulated, colored, coated or
security glass.
Customer designed photovoltaic panels.
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS SOLAR GmbH
Juelicher Str. 495, D-52070 Aachen, Germany
phone: +49/2421/9667-244; fax -241
CErban@SGGSOLAR.VEGLA.de
Scheuten Solar Technology GmbH
designs, manufactures and supplies complete
solar systems for building integration. With
its photovoltaic OPTISOL(r) facade and roof
elements Scheuten Solar is the market
leader in architectural PV integration.
Postfach 10 24 52, D-45824 Gelsenkirchen
phone +49/209/9134-0, fax -120
infosolar@scheuten.nl
www.scheutensolarsystems.nl
Sharp Electronics
Solar Systems Division
Sharp continues to be the world leader
in solar cell production. For 45 years, Sharp
has developed numerous innovations
including triangular modules.
5901 Bolsa Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
phone +1/800-SOLAR-06
www.sharpusa.com/solar
Shell Solar
Global manufacturer and marketer
of solar cells, modules, and systems.
We're specialised in grid-connected and
off-grid applications for individual
homes and commercial purpose.
Domagstrasse 34
80807 Munich, Germany
phone +49/89/45234-201, fax -410
solarinfo@shell-com
www.shell.com/solar
Solar-Fabrik GmbH
Manufacturer of photovoltaic modules,
inverters and supplier of all compo-
nents for photovoltaic systems.
Professional service and advanced
know-how for our distributors.
Munzinger Str. 10, D-79111 Freiburg
Tel. +49-761-4000-0, Fax –199
www.solar-fabrik.de
Mr. Rafael Wiese, Export Manager
South-Africa: Solar-Fabrik (Pty) Ltd
Guild House 5, 239 Bronkhorst Street
Pretoria, 0181, South-Africa
phone: +27/12/467203 fax: 3464168
Mr. Henning Holm, Managing Director
Solar Factory GmbH
The Module Company
A subsidiary of SolarWorld AG
Ferdinand-Reich-Str. 1
D-09599 Freiberg/Saxony, Germany
phone +49/3731/30145-50, fax -67
info@solarfactory.de
www.solarfactory.de
SOLARWATT Solar-Systeme GmbH
Your qualified partner in the manufacturing of
standard and light solar modules, high quality
double-glass modules for facade integration,
design and manufacturing of customer-specific
solar modules and OEM-products from 0.1 to
300 Wp(all cell technology, colours, dimensions)
and projecting and delivering of complete PV-
systems for on-grid and off-grid applications.
Grenzstr. 28, D-01109 Dresden, Germany
phone: +49/351/8895-0, fax -111
info@solarwatt.de,
www.solarwatt.de
SolarWorld AG
The Power Company
Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 12-14
D-53113 Bonn, Germany
phone +49/228/55920-0, fax -99
service@solarworld.de
www.solarworld.de
SOLON AG für Solartechnik
Design and manufacture photovoltaic
elements. Special integration elements at
PV for architecture. Special insulating glass
modules. Detailed CAD-based planning
and project implementation for all facades
and roofs.
Schlesische Str. 27, D-10997 Berlin
phone: +49/30/610709-0
e-mail: solonag@solonag.com
Solterra Fotovoltaica SA
Swiss leading manufacturer of solar cells
and standard modules up to 150 WP,
certified CEI/IEC 61215.
Production and sale.
Via Milano, 7
CH-6830 Chiasso, Switzerland
phone +41/91/695-4060, fax -4070
info@solterra.ch, www.solterra.ch
Star Power Intl. Ltd.
Custom made modules
OEM products
Small and medium size modules
Fast turnaround time
High quality
912 Worldwide Ind. Ctr.,
43 Shan Mei St., Fotan, Hong Kong
info@starpower.com.hk
phone +852/26-885555, fax –056466
Suntech Power Co. Ltd.
A Sino-Australian joint venture specializing in
R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of crystalline
silicon solar cells, modules, power systems, and PV
application products. Current production capacity is
25 MW, with plans to reach 100 MW in two years.
Accreditation: ICE, ISO 900, IEC 51215, TÜV.
Exporting 70%, enjoying high popularity.
17-6 Chanjiang South Street, Wuxi New District
Wuxi, Tiangsu Province, China
phone +86/510/5345000-2109, fax 5343321
julia@suntech-power.com
www.suntech-power.com
Titan Energy Systems
Limited
Manufacturer of JRC - ISPRA certified
crystalline solar modules of 100 W & 50 W
with RWE solar cells, double-junction
amorphous framed modules up to 32 W,
solar floating pumps for water, etc.
16 Aruna Enclave, Trimulgherry
Secunderabad, 500 015, India
phone +91/40/779-1085, 0751, fax -5629
titan@titansolar.com,
www.titansolar.com
Total Energie
Europe's leading photovoltaic systems
company expanding throughout the world
fostering development in rural areas with no
access to grid electricity and developing solar
pumping equipment to provide drinking water.
12-14 Allee du Levant
69890 La Tour de Salvagny/France
phone +33/478/488850, fax 194483
www.total-energie.com
United Solar Ovonic Europe GmbH
Sales office for Uni-Solar(r) products
(Europe, N.-Africa, Middle East).
Triple junction amorphous silicon
technology: Rigid modules, flexible
modules, PV-shingles, BIPV-laminates.
Dennewartstr. 25/27, D-52068 Aachen, Germany
phone +49/241/9631130
fax +49/241/9631138
e-mail: cberg@uni-solar.com
Webasto
Systemkomponenten GmbH & Co. KG
Solar module solutions for caravans,
boats and cars.
Ask for distributors in CH, A and NL
Krailinger Str. 5, D-82131 Stockdorf
phone: +49/89/85794-940,
fax +49/89/8577259
e-mail:
solartechnologies@webasto.de
www.Webasto.de
Würth Solergy
System provider of grid-connected
PV systems including solar modules,
inverters, mounting systems, and
connecting techniques, as well as
stand-alone systems.
Reinhold-Würth-Straße 4
D-71672 Marbach am Neckar, Germany
phone +49/7144/9414-26, fax -29
ws.vk@we-online.de
www.we-online.com
Research Organizations
ECN Solar Energy
ECN Solar Energy is your independent
partner in R&D on cells and modules,
power electronics and PV systems.
A dedicated team specialises in
characterisation, testing, process
development and system
applications. For information
visit our web site www.ecn.nl/solar
or mail to solar@ecn.nl
Silicon Material
Prolog Semicor Ltd.
Manufacturer of 2» to 6,5« CZ monocrystalline
silicon ingots for semiconductor and solar appli-
cations (round and pseudosquare) and silicon
wafers 2» to 6«- (as-cut, lapped, etched, polished)
for solar and semiconductor applications.
34, Vasilkovskaja str., Kiev 03022, Ukraine
phone +380/44/25800-27, fax -26
post@semicor.kiev.ua
www.semicor.ukrpack.net
PV SILICON GmbH
Production of solar-grade silicon,
single crystal ingots and wafers
integrated solutions for top efficiency.
Wilhelm-Wolff-Str. 6
D-99099 Erfurt
phone: +49/361/471-2026
fax: +49/361/471-2027
e-mail:
PVSILICON.Aulich@t-online.de
Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials AS
Manufacturer of silicon carbide grains
for wiresawing.
P.O. Box 1744 Stoa
4858 Arendal, Norway
wiresaw@saint-gobain.com
www.ceramicmaterials.saint-gobain.com
Solar
Lighting
Top Tower Tech. Co, Ltd.
Solar streetlights, solar garden lights,
LED bulbs, LED spotlights, LED string-
lights, Lux LED.
1F No. 20, Lane 22, Sec. 1 Dung-Hua St.
Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
phone +8862/28250196, fax 28250808
toptower@tptsl.seed.net.tw
www.toptower.com.tw
Solar
Simulators
BERGER Lichttechnik
Pulsed solar simulators and measuring
systems to certify all electr. power
and safety requirements of PV modules
and cells according DIN, EN, ISO, IEC, UL.
Over 25 years experience in int'l
terrestrial and space industry.
Isarstr. 2, D-82065 Baierbrunn, Germany
phone +49/89/79355-266, fax -265
www.bergerlichttechnik.de
h.a.l.m. elektronik GmbH
High efficient solar simulators with
innovative LED-flasher (patent pending)
and Xenon-flasher IEC class A and B. Cell
testers for laboratory, production, and field.
Complete customer support for sorting,
monitoring and handling demands.
60316 Frankfurt, Sandweg 30-32, Germany
phone +49/69/943353-0, fax -41
solarinfo@halm.de,
www.halm.de
PASAN-BELVAL S.A.
Pasan Sun Simulators and Cell Testers
IEC classes A or B. Equipments for
production or laboratory. Sorting,
handling and label printing equipments
according to customers needs.
Sous la Roche, C.P. 5
CH-2042 Valangin, Switzerland
phone +41/32/857-2393, fax -2295
info@belval.com,
www.belval.com
System
Integrators
Afrisol s.a.
Solarex Master Distributor for maghreb
& West Africa. Distributor for APS, STECA,
Uhlmann, Morningstar, Grundfos, Shurflo,
Hoppecke & others. Study balance of system,
installation & servicing of PV applications:
rural electrification, water pumping, tele-
communication, street lightning & coast guard
phone: +212/2/485812, fax: -11
e-mail:
afrisol@macrocnet.net.ma
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
PV System Group
2-4-1, Hamatsu-cho, Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan
phone +81/3/3435-2381
Laplace System Co., Ltd.
Development and sale of PV simulation
(Solar Pro) measuring software (Solar
link), various kinds technology
calculation software.
A-1 Toyozono 2-1 Yawatashinade
Yawata City KYOTO 614-8001, Japan
phone: +81/75/9831237, fax 9722218
E-mail: laplace@lapsys.co.jp
www.lapsys.co.jp
Phaesun GmbH
Phaesun is an independent wholesale
distribution and service company for
off-grid PV and related systems worldwide.
We provide a one-stop shopping experience
with an extensive range of high quality
products at competitive prices.
Tannengasse 3
87799 Memmingen, Germany
phone +49/8331/984940, fax 984941
info@phaesun.com
www.phaesun.com
THYSSEN BAUSYSTEME GMBH
Thyssen-Solartec® is an innovative
Photovoltaic roof and facade system
consisting of steel sections with integrated
modules (Triple-Junction-Technology).
Willy-Brandt-Straße 2
D-46535 Dinslaken, Germany
phone: +49/2064/688-607, fax: -610
www.thyssen-solartec.de
Total Energie
Europe's leading photovoltaic systems
company expanding throughout the world
fostering development in rural areas with no
access to grid electricity and developing solar
pumping equipment to provide drinking water.
12-14 Allee du Levant
69890 La Tour de Salvagny/France
phone +33/478/488850, fax 194483
www.total-energie.com
Utilities Active in Solar
Solar Energy Systems
We are active in electrification by
photovoltaic systems for lighting and
pumping water. Heating water by solar
energy for homes, hotels, baths and
swimmingpools. We also produce energy
by wind energy. We work in other fields
in relation with renewable energy and
environment. We are leader in Tunisia and
we are consulted in many African countries.
contact: Ali Kanzari, ses@planet.tn
29, rue de Niger, Tunis 1002, Tunisie
phone +216/1/780033
Wafers and Ingots
Deutsche Solar AG
The Wafer Company
A subsidiary of SolarWorld AG
Berthelsdorfer Str. 111 A
D-09599 Freiberg/Saxony, Germany
phone +49/3731/301-4310, fax -4322
info@deutschesolar.de
www.deutschesolar.de
Water Pumps
Total Energie
Europe's leading photovoltaic systems
company is expanding throughout the world,
fostering development in rural areas with no
access to grid electricity and developing solar
pumping equipment to provide drinking water.
12-14 Allee du Levant
69890 La Tour de Salvagny/France
phone +33/478/488850, fax 194483
www.total-energie.com
Wire Saws
HCT Shaping Systems SA
Since 1982, HCT has supplied the world's leading
semiconductor and PV companies with the most
advanced wire saws. HCT has established the
highest standard in slicing performance for PV
wafers of 100 to 155 mm square size, based
on a very broad process experience.
Route de Genève 42, Cheseaux, Switzerland
phone +41/21/731-9100, fax -9101
sales@hct.ch,
www.hct.ch
Meyer + Burger AG
For technology and quality at the highest
possible level, you simply can't beat
wire saws from Meyer Burger, your specialist
for 300 mm slicing, multiple ingot slicing, band-
and cropping saws, and diamond wire slicing.
Alte Bernstrasse 146, P.O. Box 56
CH-3613 Steffisburg, Switzerland
phone +41/33/4390505
www.meyerburger.ch
THEMIS a.s.
Wire saws for high surface quality;
Long wire guides with PU coat lifetime;
Process monitoring software; Ingot lengths of
800 mm for round or square size up to
300 mm or 2 x 800 mm up to 150 mm.
Horni Paseky 1389
75601 Roznov p.Radhostem, Czech Republic
Dr. Vojtechovsky, phone +420/602/730149
andrle@themispraha.cz, silicon@iol.cz
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