Since: 1996

Headquarters: Tucson, Arizona

Manufacturing Facilities: Tuscon, Arizona, United States & Berlin, Germany

Profile

A leading manufacturer of CIGS thin-film solar on a flexible substrate, Global Solar was formed in May, 1996 by Tucson Electric Power Company and ITN Energy Systems. Global solar produces an array of lightweight, flexible and durable thin-film solar cells for sale to original equipment manufacturers for incorporation into flexible products such as roofing materials and traditional framed solar modules for residential and commercial use. It also makes water-resistant, foldable solar chargers used to power portable electronics devices such as iPods, GPS, PDAs and cell phones. These foldable solar chargers are small enough to be stored in backpacks and pockets. It also sells accessories for various electronic devices.

One special project Global Solar has worked on is the development of a micro-satellite in partnership with aerospace manufacturers.

Relationships

• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Army - has provided solar powered generating systems to power troop equipment such as battery chargers and radios in the field