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Der wurde aber abgekündigt.


Da ich von dem Laden was halte und mir vorstellen kann, daß sie irgendwann doch IPOen, lege ich mal diesen an, um den Faden nicht abreißen zu lassen.

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Solar Semiconductor flags off Ist export consignment of PV modules from Fab City.

HYDERABAD, INDIA - February 25, 2009 - The First consignment of export of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, manufactured by the Solar Semiconductor at its facilities in the Fab City, was flagged off today.

The event marks the start of commercial production activity at the ambitious Fab City, promoted by the Andhra Pradesh Government. The Principal Secretary Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. B. Sam Bob and Chairman and MD of APIIC Mr. B.P. Acharya, flagged of the consignment and graced the occasion. Mr. S.S.N. Prasad, Director of the company, explained the salient features of the facility. He stated that the first of its kind green field project work started in the month of May, 2008 and completed its first phase in record time. Mr. Prasad said, "it is with the positive and proactive support from both the Industries department and APIIC officials that made it possible to achieve this present state of completion in the shortest possible time".

This first consignment of PV modules, are headed to Germany via Mumbai. Solar Semiconductor has invested so far in excess of Rs. 200 crore in its first phase at the Fab City in creating state-of-art production facilities. This phase will have 120 MW of Module production and 60 MW of PV Solar Cells production capacity. Company is also planning to spend in excess of Rs.400 crores during this Fiscal Year for Module line expansion, Cell line expansion and Thin Film production lines.

The unit, which went on stream, employs 600 people at present. It is housed on a 50-acre land allocated to the company by the APIIC. Solar Semiconductor is the first of over two dozen corporate in the solar and semiconductor industry to set up and begin production at the Fab City.

At present Solar Semiconductor also have facilities near Kompally. The current overall capacity for PV modules manufacturing is 200 MW. The overall investment of Rs. 11,000 crore is envisaged to be invested over a period of ten years.

Speaking at the brief function at Fab City today, Mr. Sam Bob congratulated Solar Semiconductor for keeping up schedules and also emerging as the first to start production. He expressed happiness that the unit would provide employment to a large number of people.

Mr. Sam Bob said the Government was ready to set up a training unit at the Fab City to meet the growing demands of the semiconductor/solar industry for trained manpower. He requested the companies coming up to provide their support and inputs.

"In the next 3-5 years, I expect to see most of the 24 units, which have been given license to get into the production mode. There are more applications from PV makers pending", he added.

Mr. B.P. Acharya in his remarks said the achievement by Solar Semiconductor has dispelled doubts among people and media about the Fab City. "In fact, in the next three months, at least 4 more companies will be set for production", he said.

"The Fab City is the largest cluster in India for semiconductor and PV. The APIIC has provided the necessary infrastructure and is willing to provide more facilities and encouragement to the tenants", he added.

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Seven solar makers eye Gujarat for new production facilities
August 31, 2009 - Cleantech Group best of the web pick


Moser Baer, Solar Semiconductor, Lanco Solar and others are in talks with government officials following the recent go-ahead for 716 MW of solar power plants.

The western Indian state of Gujarat is being wooed by seven different solar companies looking to set up new manufacturing facilities for solar modules, according to a report in tomorrow's edition of the Business Standard.

The newspaper quoted a government official saying that the companies that have expressed interest are: Lanco Solar, Moser Baer, PLG Power, Solar Semiconductor, Sunkon Energy, Top Sun Energy, and Waree Energies. Each production facility could draw an investment of between Rs 500 crore and Rs 1,000 crore ($102.5 million to $205 million), according to the paper.

The interest in establishing manufacturing facilities is tied to the recent wave of approvals from the Gujarat government for solar power plants. Earlier this month, the government gave the OK to 34 solar power projects totaling 716 megawatts, which is nearly 3 percent of the state's power requirement.

The power projects are expected to draw an estimated Rs 12,000 crore ($2.4 billion) in investment by the private firms, with 24 using photovoltaic technology and 10 using solar thermal (see Inside cleantech India: Kal, Aaj aur Kal! and Zebasolar wins 10 MW Gujarat power station bid). Lanco Solar has proposed building a Rs 3,000 crore 200-MW solar PV plant, in addition to a Rs 1,000 crore module manufacturing facility.

The Business Standard reported that the government is now considering establishing a special economic zone (SEZ) for solar module manufacturers.

"Apart from the solar modules being required for their own PV plants, the modules produced by the seven players can also be sold to various other players whose projects would come up in the SEZ," a source told the paper.

In January, the Gujarat government announced a policy to encourage solar energy through March 2014 for projects between 5 and 500 MW (see Tata Power plans geothermal, solar for Gujarat). Gujarat plans to sign 25-year fixed-rate tariff contracts that exempt companies from paying an electricity duty on solar power sent to the grid or used on-site.

The policy immediately prompted a number of announcements for solar power plants (see Solar farms flock to Gujarat for new tariff plan). Gujarat is viewed as an ideal place for solar power generation because of its abundant open space and high solar radiation.

By 2012, Gujarat is expected to have a demand for 14,000 MW of electricity. The government has targeted 10 percent of the energy sold from renewable resources.

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Solar Semiconductor plans facilities in US, Canada

M. Somasekhar

Hyderabad, Dec. 8

Solar Semiconductor, a photovoltaic module (PV) maker, is expanding its manufacturing facilities with new bases in the US and Canada.

The company that has two units in Hyderabad (Kompally and FabCity) is also diversifying into solar energy-based products, to meet consumer needs both in urban and rural markets.

These moves are in line with the company's strategy to have a distributed, geographical manufacturing and diversified product profile, which de-risks its business, said Mr Hari Surapaneni, President and Chief Executive Officer.

While not disclosing investments in overseas expansion, Mr Hari Surapaneni said it would be substantial in the US and Canada, where incentives for solar energy were very attractive now.

Canadian team coming

A high-level delegation from Canada's Ontario Province, led by its Premier is set to visit the company's manufacturing facilities in FabCity on Thursday.

The company is also looking at Europe, especially Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Greece. It will explore options in West Asia, Bulgaria and Czech Republic. The optimism is based on the recent signals of an uptrend in demand from global customers, he told Business Line. Solar Semiconductor has spent up to Rs 200 crore in FabCity and has a total installed capacity of 200 MW and order book full for 2010 from customers in Germany, Europe and the US.

Solar Semiconductor is in talks with the Mahindra Group to leverage the latter's retail outlet network, especially in rural India to vend solar energy products for residential rooftop systems, pumping and lighting. “We are confident of firming up the deal by end of January. The advantage is that the Mahindra group can also bring in financing along with its rich retail experience,” Mr Surapaneni said.

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Project Focus: Solar Semiconductor and Conex to develop over 300MW of solar applications
09 July 2010 | By Syanne Olson | News > Power Generation


Solar Semiconductor and Conex Energy will be working together at various California and Ontario, Canada locations for the development of over 300MW of solar opportunities, which will use Solar’s PV panels and related equipment for ground-mounted and rooftop applications. The agreement will also see the two companies collaborate for applications in selected international locations.

"We are very excited about this joint development activity with Conex Energy," said Hari Surapaneni, president and CEO of Solar Semiconductor. "The Conex team brings a strong track record of energy project development and proven financing expertise, which will enhance our ability to complete successful solar energy developments in California and Ontario, Canada."

Solar Semiconductor will be responsible for the design, as well as the supply of PV solar panels and balance of system equipment. Conex will manage the development activities, including the optimization of project energy sales, negotiation of interconnection arrangements, project financing and tax planning opportunities.

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Solar Semiconductor partners with Sonepar for Canadian distribution
20 August 2010 | By Síle Mc Mahon | News > Fab and Facilities, PV Modules

*Solar Semiconductor has entered into a strategic partnership with Sonepar, a Canadian and global distributor of electrical and solar PV products. Contractors and installers will, through the implementation of this agreement, have access to supply Solar Semiconductor’s PV kits that meet the Ontario Domestic content requirement.

“The cooperation with Sonepar is an important step taken for the channel expansion of Solar Semiconductor-branded products and kits,” commented Nava Akkineni, EVP at Solar Semiconductor. “With this partnership, Solar Semiconductor is expected to achieve significant market penetration in Canada coupled with exceptional customer service and streamlined transaction procedures.”

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Start-Up Solar Semi Purchases CME Division of Edwards
Sep 01, 2010


The solar and semiconductor start-up company has purchased the automated wet etch process & cleaning equipment division of Edwards. This will be used in the production of photovoltaic wafers for solar panels and in the semiconductor sector.

Solar Semi Engineering (SSE), a solar and semiconductor start-up company, has purchased the business and assets of Edwards Chemical Management Europe Limited (“CME”) for an undisclosed sum. CME is part of Edwards, the leading global vacuum and abatement business.

CME, originally founded in 1967, is a leading manufacturer of automated wet etch process & cleaning equipment, as well as chemical dosing systems. These are primarily used in the production of photovoltaic wafers for solar panels and in the semiconductor sector. The business is based in Newhaven, Sussex and employs around 30 people.

SSE is a new company founded by Tim Dodkin to provide wet process equipment to the solar and semiconductor manufacturing industries. Dodkin has over three decades of experience in high technology market development and international start ups, with a large majority of that time spent on complex wet process systems.

“SSE will continue to market the former CME products with the addition of those new products required for high efficiency cells and semiconductor manufacturing,” said Dodkin.

Mathew Taylor, CEO of Edwards added, “I am pleased that the CME business now has additional depth of experience behind it, and I feel sure it will prosper in this format in the years ahead.”

Edwards is a leading supplier of integrated solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors, flat panel displays, and solar cells. It is also a world leader in vacuum technology for industrial, scientific, process and R&D applications. Edwards employs around 2,800 people globally in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and abatement equipment. Edwards invented the concept of the low-maintenance, cost-effective commercial oil-free ‘dry’ vacuum pump, and now supplements this with a wide range of other pumping technologies as well as related products and services.

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* By Syanne Olson - 14 December 2010
* In News, PV Modules

Solar Semiconductor to manufacture Solaria modules in India

Solar Semiconductor and Solaria have entered into an agreement where Solar Semiconductor will produce Solaria’s solar modules at its Hyderabad, India manufacturing plant. Solaria looks at this move as a strategic way to meet demands for its solar modules in India. In addition to producing its solar modules in India, Solaria is also expanding its Fremont, California manufacturing plant to help meet the needs of the U.S. and other markets.

“Solar Semiconductor has excellent engineering, manufacturing capabilities, and quality focus in their ISO9001 facility,” stated Dan Shugar, CEO of Solaria. “Together, we commissioned Solaria’s proprietary manufacturing process equipment at Solar Semiconductor earlier this year – valued at tens of millions of dollars in development and capital equipment, and have already produced and shipped modules for solar power systems in India and Europe. In this era of Indo-U.S. partnership, Solaria and Solar Semiconductor are leading the way to advance the deployment of clean, solar energy.”

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