FOX TV Commits to Going GREEN
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Solar
Ovonic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ENER), showcased its lightweight, flexible thin-film UNI-SOLAR(R)
laminates during this year's 59th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards telecast
which aired live on Fox Television, Sunday, September 16, 2007.
UNI-SOLAR PV laminates were installed on 2,700 sq. ft. of slate blue
standing seam metal roofing manufactured by Englert, Inc. to form a sun
canopy. Several hundred attendees, who won a lottery for a seat in the
bleachers, were able to view their favorite TV celebrities walking the red
carpet while shielded from the sun. The solar system was grid-tied into the
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power utility grid and generated enough
electricity to power 3 - 4 California homes.
"Our solar laminates represent the state of the art in solar
technology, and we are delighted that our product aligns with FOX and the
Emmy Awards' GREEN commitment to be energy-efficient and
environmentally-friendly," said Subhendu Guha, president and chief
operating officer of United Solar Ovonic.
Performance data of the 12.5 kW solar array was displayed on a data
acquisition system that offered real-time monitoring of the power output
along with three utility interactive inverters by PV Powered. Advanced
Green Technologies, Inc. provided engineering and integration assistance
for the standing seam metal roof, supplied and installed by Englert, Inc.
E-Village Solar, a California solar system design and installation firm,
provided PV system disconnects, wiring and installation assistance.
The sun canopy will be transferred to the CHIME Charter Middle School,
located in Chatsworth, California. The Solar System will be deconstructed
at the Shrine Auditorium and reconstructed at the school at a later date.
Because photovoltaic converts sunlight directly into electrical power,
this technology offers important advantages compared to other renewable
energies, such as silent operation, no moving parts, zero emission, no
storage of hazardous fuels, long lifetime, low maintenance, no operating
costs and unattended operation. Companies in the Fortune 500 have stepped
up to becoming more GREEN and UNI-SOLAR laminates are a popular choice.
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.
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions which
ECD, as of the date of this release, believes to be reasonable and
appropriate. ECD cautions, however, that the actual facts and conditions
that may exist in the future could vary materially from the assumed facts
and conditions upon which such forward-looking statements are based. The
risk factors identified in the ECD filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K,
could impact any forward- looking statements contained in this release.
SOURCE United Solar Ovonic
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http://www.uni-solar.com
CONTACT:
Qudrat Delawari, Vice President of United
Solar Ovonic LLC, +1-858-530-8586
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