Oct 8 2010
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc, a producer of flexible thin-film solar modules, announced the signing of a distribution accord with DisaSolar, an auxiliary company of Megamark/DisaTech Group known for providing signage solutions for corporate, industrial and architectural segments in France and other countries in Europe.
DisaSolar will start distribution of lightweight, bendable and high-power producing thin film CIGS modules manufactured by Ascent Solar for use in off-grid applications such as incorporating the bendable solar panels over roofs of passenger trains and other commercial transportation and advertisement structures. The signed accord with DisaSolar will offer Ascent Solar a wide reach in the upcoming markets of Europe. The two companies demonstrated the PV module incorporation over the roof-top of a train owned by SNCF a local rail company successfully. The exclusive attributes of the CIGS modules of Ascent Solar compliments the signage integration capabilities of DisaSolar and is paving way for more novel usages in various upcoming sectors.
Stephane Poughon, President of DisaSolar, praised the light and flexible CIGS solar module technology of Ascent Solar and said that the technology is distinctly capable of introducing a number of openings in everyday power production. He expressed his happiness to distribute the products of Ascent Solar in France. He concluded that his company is looking forward to utilize the proficiency of Megamark/DisaTech Group in combination with the dominance and functioning of the Ascent Solar products to lead the French market.
Farhad Moghadam, President and CEO of Ascent Solar, expressed his happiness about the signed agreement with DisaSolar. He added that the association will provide enough reach for the company in the transportation segment leading to a noticeable growth for the company in France and as well as in other countries world over. He was optimistic that the relationship will enable the company to market its other type of CIGS modules with ease.
Source: http://www.ascentsolar.com/