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September 10, 2008
Genoa,
Italy: ERG and Permateelisa Enter Organic Cell Research Project
ERG
Renew (ERG Group) and Permasteelisa will enter into the next generation
photovoltaic panel sector through their participation in a cutting
edge research and development technological project for the production
of non-silicon based solar panels.
The
objective is to develop over the next four years so-called “organic”
photovoltaic cells and to start-up an industrial production line
of DSSC panels (Dye Sensitized Solar Cells). This innovative technology
utilizes light-sensitive organic pigments and nanotechnology to
generate electricity.
In
contrast to traditional models, ERG Renew says the new panels
will use simpler production processes which utilise less energy,
having a reduced environmental impact and lower costs; in addition
they are more versatile as they are less sensitive to the angle
of solar radiation, which allows them to be installed on vertical
walls (for example glass skyscrapers and towers) or in places
with indirect sunlight. They are transparent and may utilise different
colours, thus improving on the architectural integration of silicon.
The
Universities of Rome Tor Vergata, Ferrara and Turin will be research
partners in the project. The Australia company Dyesol will also
be involved, through its subsidiary Dyesol Italia, leader in the
sector for the supply of materials and technologies.
On
completion of the research, ERG Renew and Permasteelisa will commence,
exclusively, the production and marketing of these next-generation
panels which based on cost, efficiency and duration are more competitive
than the traditional silicon technology.
The
total investment of the project is over Euro 10 million, in which
ERG Renew and Permasteelisa will contribute approx. Euro 2.5 million
each and Dyesol approx. Euro 1.5 million. The project also intends
to avail of the “Industria 2015” programme which provides state
financing for research projects aimed at energy efficiency through
the use of innovative technologies.
Further details about: ERG Renew
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