EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, solar power and wireless communications markets, has signed a contract with Sandia National Laboratories.
Sandia will provide technical support for EMCORE’s terrestrial solar systems products. Sandia has worked for over 25 years in the development of photovoltaics for grid-tied, utility scale power generation.
EMCORE’s CEO, Reuben Richards, said, “EMCORE is the leading supplier of GaAs, multi-junction solar cell technology for power generation on satellites. EMCORE is adapting its state-of-the-art solar cell technology as a base for the development of large scale, concentrator photovoltaic power systems. Our goal is to become the leader in solar energy power systems. We have a very successful track record in commercializing next generation technologies, as we have done in the satellite market. Sandia has long been a valuable partner in technology development for EMCORE. We look forward to their contributions to our program in terrestrial power systems.”
Dr Jeff Nelson. Manager of the Sandia Solar Technologies Group, stated, “We are happy to work with EMCORE on these programs. Sandia has worked for many years on the development of solar power. EMCORE, with its advanced solar cell technology, provides an excellent path for the commercialization of this technology.”
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