SCHOTT Solar

Deep UV-200 Engineered to be Highly UV Transmissive

SCHOTT North America today unveiled its new Deep UV-200, a one-part thermally activated silicone adhesive, which is well suited for a variety of applications that require high ultraviolet (UV), visible and near infrared (IR) transmission, including photovoltaic and concentrating solar arrays and UV-LED.

Declares New Mexico "Solar Valley" of United States

SCHOTT Solar today hosted a press event where New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson issued an Executive Order to spur the development of the state’s renewable energy economy to make New Mexico the center of the North American solar energy industry.

Photovoltaic Production to be 24/7 by January 1

Less than nine months after beginning production at its new Albuquerque facility, SCHOTT Solar today announced the expansion of its photovoltaic (PV) module production line. PV production will double, from two shifts to four shifts on a rotating schedule, effectively creating a 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week production capacity at SCHOTT Solar’s flagship facility.

Dr. Gerald Fine appointed President & CEO, SCHOTT Solar, effective immediately.

SCHOTT Solar, Inc. today announced that Dr. Gerald Fine, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SCHOTT North America will assume oversight of the company’s North American solar business unit, effective immediately, in addition to his current responsibilities with SCHOTT North America. Fine will be taking over from SCHOTT Solar’s current President and CEO, Mark Finocchario.

• SCHOTT Poly 3XX double glass modules and SCHOTT Poly 2XX glass-foil modules on display at the agricultural engineering trade show (hall 26, booth A 26)
• Extended guarantee and plus tolerance underscore premium quality
• DLG confirms SCHOTT Solar commitment to quality

• Solar Light Box delivers off-grid electricity for medical wards
• SCHOTT Solar thin-film ASI modules deliver power for light and cooling

SCHOTT Solar, Inc. today announced the appointment of Tom Hecht as the company’s new Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role Mr. Hecht is responsible for developing the company’s photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) business in the region.

• 92% of Americans think it is important for the nation to develop and use solar energy. This was consistent across all political party affiliations.
• 77% of Americans feel the Federal government should make solar power development a national priority, including the financial support needed.
• Almost half (49%) of all Americans are currently pondering solar power options for their home or business.
• 43% of Americans make solar their top energy source, followed far behind by other sources including their second choice, wind (17%).

• 25 years for glass-foil modules, 30 years for double
• Continuous plus tolerance with all modules
• Fraunhofer Institute confirms performance in long-term test

SCHOTT Solar AG continues to pursue its quality strategy and is now extending the guarantee conditions for its solar power modules. Effective immediately, the company is offering a 25-year performance guarantee on glass-foil modules and even a 30-year guarantee on double glass modules.

Company Opening Regional Sales Offices to Increase Efficiency, Address Emerging Markets

SCHOTT Solar today announced that it is streamlining its North American sales operations. To better serve the North American market, the company will be opening regional sales offices in San Jose, CA and Elmsford, NY. The regional sales offices will be supporting SCHOTT Solar’s newly-opened flagship manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company’s Albuquerque site, effective with this announcement, has become the North American headquarters for SCHOTT Solar, Inc.