National Governors' Association Summer Conference Brings Together U.S.
Governors to Build Habitat for Humanity Home in Traverse City, Mich.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Solar
Ovonic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ENER), announced the unveiling of its new residential solar system
in Traverse City, Mich. to power a Habitat for Humanity home.
On July 22, Governors of several states participated in building a
Habitat for Humanity home powered by the UNI-SOLAR (R) lightweight,
flexible thin-film solar panels. This aesthetically appealing residential
solar system has low installation cost and short installation time. "The
system we are installing represents the state-of-the-art in solar
technology, and it aligns with the Habitat for Humanity's commitment to
energy-efficient, healthy and environmentally-friendly building processes,"
said Subhendu Guha, president and chief operating officer of United Solar
Ovonic. "We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase our soon to
be released residential solar system on a Habitat for Humanity project."
"With these new investments, United Solar Ovonic is making Michigan a
leader in cutting edge alternative energy technology, diversifying
Michigan's economy and creating jobs," said Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.
"Beyond contributing to Michigan's economic transformation, the company is
a good corporate citizen dedicated to supporting its community."
"United Solar Ovonic's contribution to our project aids us in our
mission to build high-quality, energy-efficient homes at the lowest
possible cost, and we are grateful," said Ken Bensen, Michigan's Habitat
for Humanity president. "We look forward to seeing Uni-Solar solutions on
Habitat homes throughout the world."
Allen Brothers, Inc., based in Rochester Hills, Mich., participated in
the design and delivery of this innovative solar roofing system for the
residential market.
About United Solar Ovonic
United Solar Ovonic, building on technology invented and pioneered by
ECD, is the world leader in thin-film amorphous photovoltaics. Because of
characteristics unique to the United Solar Ovonic solar cell technology,
such as lightweight, ruggedness and flexibility, it is ideal as
building-integrated photovoltaic roofing systems for residential and
industrial customers. ECD and United Solar Ovonic hold the basic patents
covering the continuous roll- to-roll manufacturing of thin-film
amorphous-silicon alloy multi-junction solar cells and related products.
More information is available at http://www.uni-solar.com.
SOURCE United Solar Ovonic LLC
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Related links:
http://www.ovonic.com
http://www.uni-solar.com
CONTACT:
Dennis Witte, Director Systems Engineering &
Marketing, +1-248-364-5751, dwitte@uni-solar.com; Qudrat
Delawari, VP North American Sales, +1-858-530-8586,
qdelawari@uni-solar.com, both of United Solar Ovonic
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