“TSMC has evaluated a number of thin-film technologies and believes by working with Stion we will gain a robust thin film technology with inherent low cost structure,” said Mr. YC Chao, TSMC’s Senior Director of New Businesses.
Chet Farris, Stion’s President and CEO, added, “Beyond our 100 MW production facility, the strategic partnerships result in a very capital efficient production model as we will gain access to a certain amount of capacity without additional capital commitment from Stion.”
“In the crowded field of thin film solar with mostly undifferentiated technology, Stion has distinguished itself with the highest efficiency production ready technology on one square meter, 120 W to 130 W monolithic panels. Stion will show how a PV startup gets to positive cash flow with a $100m dollar equity investment,” said Vinod Khosla, Partner at Khosla Ventures.
Stion’s panels are specifically designed for use in all major applications, including commercial / government, residential, utility and off-grid. The panels are produced using monolithically integrated circuits and offer a number of advantages over competing products, including high efficiency, a convenient form factor (2 ft. x 5 ft), improved performance in partial shading, and superb aesthetics.
As part of the expansion, Stion expects to bring more than 500 direct and indirect jobs to the region in 2010 and 2011. FREMONT, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Illustrating its responsiveness to increasing consumer demand for renewable energy systems, at the Intersolar 2010 Conference, Boots on the Roof will unveil its latest education and training innovation: three new Master Certificates in Renewable Energy programs. Training for each Master Certificate will be delivered via a first-of-its-kind accelerated program model, uniquely designed to provide instruction, hands-on experience, and post-certification assistance in putting graduates' new skills to work.
When Boots on the Roof started offering courses on the three major renewable energy technologies (solar PV, solar thermal, and wind) it was assumed that students would enroll only in the technologies that matched their experience. Plumbers & HVAC workers seemed like a natural fit for solar thermal training, while grid-connected systems like Solar PV and Wind made sense for people with electrical skills. It rapidly became apparent, however, that many people wanted to gain skills in multiple technologies in order to broaden their areas of specialization. Doing so would allow them to offer practical expertise in several renewable energy system types, and to tailor their services to meet each individual customer's unique needs.
Boots on the Roof picked up on this desire immediately and, almost as quickly, three new Master Certificates were born:
- Green Energy (covering the three major green energy systems: Solar Thermal, Solar Photovoltaic (PV), and Wind Energy),
- Solar + Energy Retrofit (covering Energy Audits to determine energy efficiency of existing structure [frequently required prior to solar installations], Solar Thermal, and Solar PV)
- Solar Expert (the most comprehensive Solar training available; a "deep dive" into Solar Thermal and Solar PV for residential and small commercial applications).
According to Chuck Rames, Program Director at Boots on the Roof, "All the courses within the Master Certificate programs are successful stand-alone classes at Boots on the Roof, and will continue to be offered as such. Combining them into three seamless certification tracks was challenging from an operations and logistics standpoint, but we succeeded, and we are confident that each program track will prepare our Master Certificate graduates to make an immediate contribution to the renewable energy industry and its customers."
Boots on the Roof began in 2008 by combining veterans from both education and the energy industry to create renewable energy training programs that meet the needs of tomorrow's energy systems professionals. Now, only 2 years later, they offer courses and programs that are second to none.
Boots on the Roof is the one and only program in the US that delivers this kind of complete, comprehensive training in renewable energy technologies and applications. For more information about where and how you can earn a Master Certificate in one of the renewable energy programs, visit our site at http://www.BootsOnTheRoof.com.
Boots on the Roof will be exhibiting at Intersolar North America 2010 in San Francisco's Moscone Center West Hall from July 13-15, booth number 8940.
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