The essential component in all solar panel applications in the photovoltaic (PV) solar cell, which converts the sun's visible light into electricity.
Solar EnerTech manufactures PV solar cells and designs advanced PV modules for a variety of applications, such as roof panels, solar arrays, and modules incorporated directly into exterior walls.
The Company has developed its manufacturing facility in Shanghai--the largest economic and transportation centre of China. The 42,000 square foot manufacturing facility is located in the Jinqiao Modern Science and Technology Park, a newly dedicated high tech business park.
By establishing this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shanghai, Solar EnerTech benefits from China's favorable policies and cost-effective labor force to produce quality solar cells and systems for global applications.
The primary solar market is currently in Europe, where significant government incentive programs are helping fuel high demand for solar products. Solar EnerTech's secondary market is the United States, where California has launched an ambitious One Million Solar Roof incentive program for residences and businesses.
With an American marketing and sales arm already in place, Solar EnerTech is well-positioned to meet market demand from its Chinese manufacturing base.
Solar Basics
Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity and are made of semiconducting materials, such as silicon. When sunlight is absorbed by these materials, the solar energy knocks electrons loose from their atoms, allowing the electrons to flow through the material to produce electricity. This process of converting light—photons—to electricity—voltage—is called the photovoltaic effect.
Solar EnerTech's solar cells meet a high market demand from businesses specializing in PV applications such as solar panels, modules and arrays. These products and systems are used to help power homes and businesses in Europe, North America and beyond.
Advantages of Solar Energy
• Matching peak time output with peak time demand. Solar energy can supplement electricity supply from an electricity transmission grid, becoming especially effective during electricity demand peaks in the summer.
• Reliability. Accelerated aging tests have shown that PV systems can operate for 30 years or more without the need for major maintenance, other than the occasional cleaning of the PV module surface.
• Modularity and scalability. The size and the generating capacity of a PV system are a function of the number of PV modules installed—applications are readily scalable and versatile.
• Dual usage. PV modules are increasingly used to serve as both a power generator and as the exterior of a building. Like architectural glass, PV modules can be installed on the roofs and facades of residential and commercial buildings. |
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