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			<title>SCHOTT Solar continues its realignment efforts in the field of photovoltaics</title>
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<i>•	Concentration on fast-growing module and project business 

<br>•	Discontinuation of wafer manufacturing at the site in Jena
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<p><i>January 12, 2012 (Mainz, Germany & Santa Clara, CA) – </i>SCHOTT Solar AG, the parent company of SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc., is continuing its realignment efforts with respect to its activities in the area of photovoltaics and will be concentrating on its fast-growing module and project business in the future. In this context, the company will be discontinuing its wafer manufacturing activities that are no longer profitable at its site in Jena, Germany, thus concluding its restructuring efforts. By realigning these activities, the company hopes to create the prerequisites for profitable growth. <br /><br />290 employees at the site in Jena are affected by this move. SCHOTT is currently evaluating the prospects of offering further employment for the affected employees in other areas of the company. At the same time, the company is engaged in an intensive dialogue with social partners and striving to come up with socially acceptable solutions. The goal is to avoid having to dismiss staff for operational reasons. 
<br /><br />Developments in the global solar market have made restructuring necessary. Overcapacities and severe declines in prices, particularly with wafers and cells, have been the dominating factors. Price pressures are being further intensified by Asian competitors who lowered their prices for modules once again by more than 40%, similar to a move made in 2009. 
<br /><br />As Dr. Martin Heming, CEO of SCHOTT Solar AG, puts it: “We will no longer be pursuing upstream stages of the value creation chain that only generate losses. Instead, we will be concentrating on the fast-growing module and project business. With the help of this new strategy, outstanding products and the strong SCHOTT Solar brand, we are in an excellent position to operate successfully in the difficult solar market. We are quite optimistic because we managed to sell more modules than ever before last year and increased our market share. We plan to continue along these same lines in 2012.”
<br /><br />The new strategy will be rounded off by opening a technology center for monocrystalline wafers at the site in Jena. Manufacturing of thin-film photovoltaic modules will also continue there, maintaining Jena as a solar location for SCHOTT.
<br /><br /><b>High innovation potential and a growth strategy in the new focus areas 

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Current studies confirm that the industry is suffering from overcapacities, but still project global growth of up to 20 percent per year over the next few years. SCHOTT Solar plans to pursue innovation in order to leverage this potential. The company will be further extending its technological lead by launching its new SCHOTT PERFORM MONO high-performance module in the first half of 2012. In addition, SCHOTT Solar is also engaged in successful joint research efforts on various technologies aimed at making solar energy even more powerful and cost-effective. 
<br /><br />Furthermore, several major projects are currently being realized in Germany, Thailand, India, Greece, Italy and France. At the end of 2011, the company completed construction of a solar park in Saxony-Anhalt that features 24,000 modules. 
<br /><br />These decisions will have no effect on SCHOTT Solar CSP.

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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT North America<br>Matthew Kraft<br>555 Taxter Road<br>10523 Elmsford<br>USA NY<br></p><p class='news_address'></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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			<title>SCHOTT Solar achieves 19.7 percent efficiency with a silver-free solar cell </title>
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			<description> New cell combines latest research successes
 PERC technology shows immanent advantages when used...</description>
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<ul><li> New cell combines latest research successes
<li> PERC technology shows immanent advantages when used together with copper plating </li></ul>
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<p><b> Mainz, December 12, 2011 – SCHOTT Solar AG has managed to reach an important milestone by combining several of its most recent development achievements. The company was able to use standard production processes to manufacture a high-efficiency solar cell that contains no silver, whose front side only requires electroplated copper contacts. The backside is passivated using PERC technology and aluminum screen printing. This new type of cell achieved an efficiency of almost 20 percent on industrial wafer size 156 mm x 156 mm. Fraunhofer ISE confirmed this value in a measurement commissioned by SCHOTT Solar on December 8, 2011.</b><br><br> The new cell combines several innovative technologies. Just recently, SCHOTT Solar was able to achieve efficiency of 18 percent in the research project Las VeGaS while using nickel-copper plating on the front side of a multicrystalline cell. At the same time, this new cell concept contains also PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact), the backside passivation technique used in the record monocrystalline cell as published recently. This SCHOTT technology is known for it’s high efficiency potential and low-cost production processes, especially in combination with copper plating. If long-term stability can be demonstrated successfully, it will no longer be necessary to use expensive silver in cell manufacturing.<br><br>“This new cell represents a real milestone on it’s way to achieving higher output at lower production costs,” explains Dr. Axel Metz, Director of Solar Cell Development at SCHOTT Solar. “We have been exploring every possible aspect of this technology over the last few years and have made important progress these last few months. Now, we were successful in combining these excellent results in a new cell. The next step will be to provide actual proof of its long-term stability,” he adds.
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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT AG<br>Christina Rettig<br>Hattenbergstraße 10<br>55122 Mainz<br>tel. +49 (0)6131 – 66 40 94<br>fax +49 (0)6131 - 28 89 141<br>christina.rettig@schott.com<br><a href=http://www.schottsolar.com>http://www.schottsolar.com</a><br></p><p class='news_address'><b>Fink & Fuchs Public Relations AG </b><br><b>Alexandra Mainka</b><br>Berliner Straße 164<br>65205 Wiesbaden<br>tel. +49 (0)611 - 74131 86<br>fax +49 (0)611 - 74131 30<br>alexandra.mainka@ffpr.de <br><a href='http://www.ffpress.net'>http://www.ffpress.net</a><br></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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			<title>SCHOTT Solar: Prototype of SCHOTT PERFORM MONO reaches 289 Watt</title>
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			<description> New high-performance cell technology 
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 Fraunhofer ISE...</description>
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<ul><li> New high-performance cell technology 
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<li> Fraunhofer ISE confirms module performance </li></ul>
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<p><b> Mainz, December 12, 2011 – The development department of SCHOTT Solar AG is making good progress toward bringing its SCHOTT PERFORM MONO high-performance module into the market. Product launch is scheduled for second quarter of 2012. The prototype was built by using newest cell technology combined with established module manufacturing processes and achieved an outstanding performance of 289 watts. A value that has already been confirmed independently.</b>
<br><br> The company impressively demonstrates its technological leadership in this field by developing this new module. It is based on a new, industrially mature high-performance cell technology that delivers efficiency levels of around 20 percent. SCHOTT Solar developed this technology while cooperating successfully with Roth & Rau AG (MAiA® PECVD-AlOx back side passivation) and Schmid Group (front side improved by using selective emitters). With proven module technology 60 of these cells produce an output of 289 watts peak. The prototype already exceeded significantly the highest performance class of 280 W, the company’s initial objective. This was confirmed by independent measurements of Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, Germany, performed at SCHOTT Solar’s request on December 8, 2011. <br><br> An overview of preliminary technical specifications of the SCHOTT PERFORM MONO is summarized as follows:<br><br>
<ul><li> Cell type: 60 156 x 156 mm monocrystalline cells 
<li> Front panel: low-iron 3.2 mm solar glass
<li> Backside panel: layers of foil
<li> Performance classes: up to 280 Wp 
<li> Cell efficiency: approx. 20 percent
<li> Weight: approx. 20 kg 
<li> Frame: 50 mm, black
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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT AG<br>Christina Rettig<br>Hattenbergstraße 10<br>55122 Mainz<br>tel. +49 (0)6131 – 66 40 94<br>fax +49 (0)6131 - 28 89 141<br>christina.rettig@schott.com<br><a href=http://www.schottsolar.com>http://www.schottsolar.com</a><br></p><p class='news_address'><b>Fink & Fuchs Public Relations AG </b><br><b>Alexandra Mainka</b><br>Berliner Straße 164<br>65205 Wiesbaden<br>tel. +49 (0)611 - 74131 86<br>fax +49 (0)611 - 74131 30<br>alexandra.mainka@ffpr.de <br><a href='http://www.ffpress.net'>http://www.ffpress.net</a><br></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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			<title> SCHOTT Solar: Increase in sales despite difficult market environment </title>
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			<description>•	New, high-efficiency technologies to be put to use in products 

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<i>•	New, high-efficiency technologies to be put to use in products 

<br>•	Continued price pressures require adjustment of production capacities</i>
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<p><i>December 5, 2011 (Santa Clara, CA)</i>  SCHOTT Solar AG, the parent company of SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc., reported today an increase in sales of photovoltaic modules for the fourth consecutive year. For its fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, that percentage of growth was in the double digits, despite a rather difficult market environment. <br><br>
In addition, the company announced excellent progress toward putting its newly developed high-efficiency technologies to use in market-ready products. Nevertheless, the entire solar industry still finds itself facing severe price pressures and considerable overcapacities. For this reason, SCHOTT Solar AG plans to adjust its production capacity in the area of cell manufacturing to suit current market conditions.<br><br>
This measure will affect cell manufacturing at the site in Alzenau, Germany. The goal is to avoid terminations as much as possible. Alzenau will continue to serve as SCHOTT Solar’s Competence Center for Research & Development. As Dr. Martin Heming, CEO of SCHOTT Solar AG, explains, “SCHOTT Solar will be able to assert itself as a quality brand, even in a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, we must now establish the prerequisites that will allow us to remain a strong player in the solar market.” <br><br><b>
SCHOTT Solar to remain a leading supplier of high-quality products</b><br>
SCHOTT Solar will continue to serve its customers as a reliable supplier of premium solar modules known for their high quality and durability. In fact, SCHOTT Solar introduced new, high-efficiency technologies for both mono- and polycrystalline solar modules only recently. The company is currently developing these technologies for use in upcoming product models. For instance, the new solar module SCHOTT PERFORM MONO that includes performance classes of up to 280 watts peak is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of 2012.<br><br><b>
Successful expansion of the international project business</b><br>
After establishing a strong position for its distribution business, SCHOTT Solar has also been successful in expanding its international project business. The business unit “SCHOTT Solar Power Projects” was able to complete numerous projects in 2011, in Thailand, India, Greece, Italy, France and Germany, for example. Other major projects are already in planning in different parts of the world. SCHOTT’s photovoltaic activities include everything from direct sales of modules to power plant customers to the development, realization and sale of turnkey power plants to investors. <br /><br />Further information is available at: http://www.schottsolar.com/us/home/

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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT North America<br>Matthew Kraft<br>555 Taxter Road<br>10523 Elmsford<br>USA NY<br></p><p class='news_address'></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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			<title>4th Annual SCHOTT Solar Barometer Shows 9 out of 10 Americans Support Solar</title>
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<i>Survey by Kelton Research finds continued widespread public support for development of solar energy, federal investments in solar, across political spectrum.</i></b></p>
<p><i>WASHINGTON, DC</i> – Americans overwhelmingly support the use and development of solar energy and federal investments in the solar industry, according to a new national poll.  These and other findings were reported today in the 2011 SCHOTT Solar Barometer™, a nationally representative survey conducted annually by independent polling firm Kelton Research.<br> <br>For the fourth consecutive year, the survey found that about nine out of 10 Americans (89 percent) think it is important for the United States to develop and use solar power.  Support for solar is strong across the political spectrum with 90 percent of Independents, 80 percent of Republicans and 94 percent of Democrats agreeing that it is important for the United States to develop and use solar power.<br> <br>The survey also found that Americans want federal investments in solar.  More than eight out of 10 Americans (82 percent) support federal tax credits and grants for the solar industry similar to those that traditional sources of energy like oil, natural gas and coal have received for decades.  Almost three-quarters of Republicans agree (72 percent), as well as 87 percent of Democrats and 82 percent of Independents.  <br> <br>Furthermore, when asked to select an energy source they would financially support if they were in charge of U.S. energy policy, 39 percent of Americans chose solar over other sources such as natural gas (21 percent), wind (12 percent), nuclear (9 percent) and coal (3 percent).  Among Independents, solar is more than twice as popular as any other energy source (43 percent to 20 percent for natural gas).  <br> <br>“In this tough economy, Americans want to see solutions coming from Washington,” said Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association.  “For members of Congress trying to find ways to create jobs, solar is a win-win. Thanks in part to proven policy successes like the 1603 Treasury Program, the solar industry has doubled its workforce in the last two years and now employs more than 100,000 Americans at 5,000 businesses spanning every state.  And solar enjoys overwhelming support across all political affiliations – Republicans, Democrats and Independents.  It’s clear that solar has the strong support of the American people.  Now it needs the support of U.S. policymakers in extending job-creating policies like the 1603 program to make sure solar continues to work for America.”<br> <br>Despite weeks of news coverage about the bankruptcy of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra, the survey shows that Americans’ support for solar remains strong.  In fact, the vast majority of Americans support solar manufacturing in the United States.  Eight out of 10 (82 percent) think it is important for the federal government to support U.S. solar manufacturing, and a majority of Independent voters (51 percent) think it is “extremely important.”<br> <br>The poll also found that Americans prefer to buy solar-made products.  A majority of Americans (51 percent) would be more likely to purchase a product if they knew it was made using solar energy.  Consumers in the key age demographic of 18 to 44 years old are even more likely to buy solar-made products (61 percent).   <br> <br>One challenge that the solar industry faces is educating the public about how they can become consumers of solar power. Despite the cost of solar modules decreasing by 30 percent since the beginning of 2010 and residential solar leasing models that allow consumers to go solar with no upfront cost, 48 percent of Americans cited cost as their biggest concern with choosing solar energy.<br><br>“The fourth annual Solar Barometer shows that Americans overwhelmingly understand the benefits and continue to support solar energy for our country,” said Tom Hecht, President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development, SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. “What I find especially encouraging is that eight out of ten people support American solar manufacturing. A growing domestic solar industry will create more jobs and make solar more attractive as a clean energy source. Prices for solar continue to decline and those who currently own solar systems are earning a strong return on their investment. High quality solar energy systems are also extremely reliable, which is why companies like SCHOTT Solar back their modules with warranties of up to 25 years.”    <br><br>“For the fourth year in a row, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree on the importance of solar power,” said Rachel Bonsignore, Associate Director, Kelton Research.  “This year’s survey continues the trend of remarkably consistent support for solar.” <br> <br><b>Key Survey Findings:</b><br>http://seia.us/sERklb<br> <br><b>Question 1: If you were in charge of U.S. energy policy and could choose to provide financial support in one of the following energy sources during your term in office, which would you choose?</b><br>•       Thirty-nine percent chose solar, compared to 21 percent for natural gas, 12 percent for wind, 9 percent for nuclear and 3 percent for coal. Among Independents, solar is more than twice as popular as any other energy source (43 percent to 20 percent for natural gas).  <br> <br><b>Question 2: How important do you think it is for the U.S. to develop and use solar power?<br></b>•       Nine out of 10 Americans (89 percent) think it is “extremely important” or “somewhat important.”  <br>•       Ninety percent of Independents, 80 percent of Republicans and 94 percent of Democrats agree with this statement.<br> <br><b>Question 3: How important do you think it is for the federal government to support U.S. solar manufacturing right now?</b><br>•       Eight out of 10 Americans (82 percent) think it is “extremely important” or “somewhat important.”<br>•       A majority of Independent voters (51 percent) think it is “extremely important.”<br> <br><b>Question 4: Would you be more, less or about as likely to buy a product that you knew was made using solar energy? </b><br>•       A majority of Americans (51 percent) would be more likely to buy solar products.<br>•       Sixty-one percent of consumers in the key age demographic of 18 to 44 years old would be more likely.<br> <br><b>Question 5: Which of the following best describes the biggest concern you would have with choosing solar energy? </b><br>•       Cost was the most common concern (48 percent), followed by reliability (25 percent), uncertainty about the benefits (9 percent) and aesthetics (3 percent).  <br> <br><b>Question 6: The federal government currently gives subsidies, such as federal tax credits and grants, to traditional sources of energy, such as oil, natural gas and coal. How likely would you be to support similar subsidies for solar energy?</b><br>•       More than eight out of 10 Americans (82 percent) would be “extremely likely” or “somewhat likely” to support federal investments in solar.  Seventy-two percent of Republicans support federal investments, as well as 87 percent of Democrats and 82 percent of Independents.  <br> <br><b><i>Methodology:</i></b><br>The SCHOTT Solar Barometer Survey was conducted by Kelton Research between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 2011, using an email invitation and an online survey of 1,000 Americans. SCHOTT Solar, one of the trend-setting manufacturers of solar energy technologies, and the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) commissioned the survey. Quotas are set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population ages 18 and over. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. In this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.<br> <br><b>Background Resources:</b><br> <br>More in-depth analysis of the 2011 SCHOTT Solar Barometer: http://seia.us/sERklb<br> <br>Public Opinion Strategies/FM3 poll on voter awareness of Solyndra and its implications on the clean energy debate: www.eenews.net/assets/2011/10/03/document_daily_01.pdf <br> <br>Public Perceptions of Solar Water Heating Systems report (Oct. 17, 2011): http://www.seia.org/cs/news_detail?pressrelease.id=1670 <br> <br>See how solar is working for America in all 50 states: www.SolarWorksforAmerica.org <br> <br>The solar industry is on pace for a record growth year in 2011. Learn about the industry’s dynamic growth through the first half of the year: http://www.seia.org/galleries/pdf/Solar_Energy_Facts_Q2_2011.pdf <br> <br>Find out solar energy’s real story: http://www.seia.org/galleries/pdf/Behind_The_Solyndra_Headlines.pdf <br> <br> </p>
<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT North America<br>Matthew Kraft<br>555 Taxter Road<br>10523 Elmsford<br>USA NY<br></p><p class='news_address'></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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<p><i>October 17, 2011 (At Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas, Booth 3209)</i> — SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc., a subsidiary of the German SCHOTT Solar AG, opened Solar Power International by highlighting the advances in its solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. SCHOTT’s world-class engineers have developed a variety of solar modules that are more efficient and lighter to meet customer demands. The company will be exhibiting their latest innovations at the show including:<br /><br />•  MONO 60-cell 280W Module: The company became the world’s first manufacturer to produce full 6” square monocrystalline screen-printed cells with record 20.2% efficiency. These high efficiency cells were then used to produce the MONO 280 watt module with a high module efficiency of 16.7%.  <br /><br />•  Champion Polycrystalline Module: Building on the 2010 success of its champion polycrystalline module, SCHOTT Solar has further enhanced its polycrystalline technology and achieved a company record module aperture efficiency of 18.2%. SCHOTT will apply the learning from these innovations to bring higher efficiency and lower-cost modules to the market in the future.<br /><br />•  Light weight Module: SCHOTT solar is also working on expanding the universe of rooftops that can generate reliable electricity through PV installations by developing a new lightweight module. The new light weight module concept under development weighs up to 60 percent less compared to conventional glass-foil modules. This is achieved through an innovative new backing material that reduces module weight dramatically while offering high load bearing capacity. The light weight module will also allow solar installers to complete installations more easily and more rapidly.<br /><br />“SCHOTT Solar has been contributing to the growth of solar with over five decades of innovations. Our latest solar cell and module innovations will enable increased adoption of clean solar energy in the future” said Mukesh Shah, Director of Product Management of SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. <br /><br /><br><br>
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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT North America<br>Matthew Kraft<br>555 Taxter Road<br>10523 Elmsford<br>USA NY<br></p><p class='news_address'></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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			<title>SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. Unveils SCHOTT POWER™ POLY 275 – 285 Watt Module for Commercial and Utility Projects</title>
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<i>•	New module designed to maximize output over the lifetime of large projects</i></b></p>
<p><i>October 17, 2011 (At Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas, Booth 3209)</i> — SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. announced the 72-cell SCHOTT POWER™ POLY 275 – 285 W module, which is designed to better support commercial and utility projects. The new module offers industry leading features including 10 year product warranty, 25 year linear power warranty, and positive sorting tolerance to deliver maximum value for large projects. <br /><br />“Commercial and utility project developers understand that reliable performance over time and higher output for the life of the project maximizes their financial return,” said Tom Hecht, President and Chief Sales Officer of SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. “SCHOTT Solar specifically designed the SCHOTT POWER™ POLY module to meet those needs with consistent and superior performance over the long term. Our customers can trust in our modules because they are backed by performance data from more than 25 years of field testing.”<br /><br />The SCHOTT POWER™ POLY modules enable significant reduction in installation time and cost for large fixed tilt and tracker systems due to their optimal form factor and light weight (only 43 lbs.). <br /><br />Like all SCHOTT modules, the SCHOTT POWER™ POLY module is environmentally tested to double the industry certification standards for thermal cycling and damp heat tests to ensure consistent and superior performance throughout the lifetime of the system. 
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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT North America<br>Matthew Kraft<br>555 Taxter Road<br>10523 Elmsford<br>USA NY<br></p><p class='news_address'></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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			<title>New high-performance mono module with world record cell technology from SCHOTT Solar to be launched in 2012</title>
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			<description> High yields per surface area with performance classes of up to 280 Wp, thanks to record-breaking...</description>
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<ul><li> High yields per surface area with performance classes of up to 280 Wp, thanks to record-breaking cell technology 


<li> 25-year performance guarantee 
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<p><br><b> Mainz, August 26, 2011 – Next year, SCHOTT Solar AG will be expanding its portfolio to include a new high-performance solar module that combines impressive performance with attractive appearance. The new SCHOTT PERFORM MONO is based on a unique new cell technology that enables record-level performances: the world’s first six-inch solar cells with 20.2 percent efficiency. The SCHOTT PERFORM MONO includes performance classes of up to 280 Watt peak and is scheduled to hit the market in Europe during the second quarter of 2012. This module is of particular interest for the Italian market due to the fact that it will meet the requirements that apply to the higher feed-in tariff there. The new, top-of-the-line product from SCHOTT Solar will be unveiled for the first time ever at the EU PVSEC in Hamburg from September 5 to 9, 2011 (hall B5, booth A37).</b>
<br /><br />Here, an overview of the preliminary technical data on the SCHOTT PERFORM MONO:<br /><br />
- Cell type: 60 monocrystalline cells, 156 x 156 mm 
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- Front panel: low-iron 3.2 mm solar glass 

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- Backside panel: foil

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- Performance classes: up to 280 Wp
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- Cell efficiency: approx. 20 percent

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- Weight: approx. 20 kg 


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- Frame: 50 mm, black 
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And still, it isn’t only the values contained in the product datasheet that are likely to attract attention, but also the attractive look of the SCHOTT PERFORM MONO. It looks extremely elegant, thanks to its dark mono cells in combination with a black frame. Furthermore, its high resistance to weathering when exposed to wind, storms, ice and snow (tested for pressure and suction loads of 5,400 Pascal based on the IEC standard) clearly translates into reliable performance on top of the roof for many years to come. As with all its glass-film modules, SCHOTT Solar will be offering a 25-year linear performance guarantee.
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<b> Top R&D performance put into practice

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“The new SCHOTT PERFORM MONO is a prime example of how R&D and product management go hand-in-hand at SCHOTT Solar,” says Stefan Hergott, head of product management at SCHOTT Solar AG. The company became the world’s first manufacturer to produce a monocrystalline screen-printed solar cell in the industrial format of 156 x 156 mm that offers 20.2 percent efficiency. Thanks to the SCHOTT PERFORM MONO, this research breakthrough is now being put into practice.<br /><br />Download link to a ZIP file that contains this photograph in print quality:<br>
 <a href="http://www.schott-pictures.net/presskit/125475.schott-perform-mono_d ">www.schott-pictures.net/presskit/125475.schott-perform-mono_d </a><br /><br />This press release can also be found at 
<a href="http://www.ffpress.net/Kunde/SOLE/">www.ffpress.net/Kunde/SOLE/</a><br /><br />SCHOTT PERFORM™ is a trademark of SCHOTT AG.
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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT AG<br>Christina Rettig<br>Hattenbergstraße 10<br>55122 Mainz<br>tel. +49 (0)6131 - 66 4094<br>fax +49 (0)3641 - 28889 141<br>christina.rettig@schott.com<br><a href=http://www.schottsolar.com>http://www.schottsolar.com</a><br></p><p class='news_address'><b>Fink & Fuchs Public Relations AG </b><br><b>Alexandra Mainka</b><br>Berliner Straße 164<br>65205 Wiesbaden<br>tel. +49 (0)611 - 74131 86<br>fax +49 (0)611 - 74131 30<br>alexandra.mainka@ffpr.de <br><a href='http://www.ffpress.net'>http://www.ffpress.net</a><br></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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<p><i>August 16, 2011 (Albuquerque, NM/Mainz, Germany) – </i>SCHOTT Solar is successfully strengthening its project business and activities abroad and just announced that it has received a large order from Thailand. The solar company, with manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic will be delivering 67,000 photovoltaic modules for two solar power plants that Phoenix Solar Singapore has been building just north of Bangkok since June. The two sites will achieve peak output of 9.7 and 6.2 megawatts. From December 2011 on, they are expected to supply an annual yield of around 25,000 MWh of environmentally friendly solar electricity to as many as 10,000 Thai households. <br><br>Phoenix Solar Singapore, a subsidiary of the German company Phoenix Solar AG is responsible for planning the installations, including the delivery of modules and inverters. From the very outset, the investor, Solarta Co Ltd, a joint venture between Yanhee Solar Power Co Ltd and the independent power supplier Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PLC, was interested in finding a mixture of German engineering skills and technological expertise and local knowledge in the area of construction management. The decisive factors that spoke in favor of SCHOTT Solar were its high standard of quality and the linear performance guarantee of 25 years that the company offers on its modules.<br><br><b>SCHOTT Solar to deliver modules by September </b><br>
The two installations are expected to go into operation by the end of the year. SCHOTT Solar will be supplying polycrystalline modules from the SCHOTT PERFORM POLY 2xx series to Thailand between June and September for use in this project. These products are known for their high resistance to weathering and easy installation. In addition, the modules that Öko-Test, one of Germany’s leading sources of advice on making wiser buying decisions found to be “Very Good” also guarantee high electricity yield thanks to the linear performance guarantee mentioned earlier. <br><br><b>Second reference project in Asia </b><br>
This new order is further testimony of the expertise SCHOTT Solar has in the area of projects and doing business abroad: “We have signed contracts to supply modules with a capacity in excess of 50 MW peak for large international projects over the last few months,” said Dr. Martin Heming, CEO of SCHOTT Solar AG, and added: “Our local presence in the international markets and previous experience in managing large projects were both crucial factors in convincing our partner to choose us.” The project division of SCHOTT Solar benefits from the international sales network of SCHOTT AG that is made up of sales offices in more than 40 different countries. It unites all of the photovoltaic project activities under the name “SCHOTT Solar Power Projects”, from direct sales to power plant customers like Phoenix Solar to support for the development and realization and even the sale of turnkey power plants to investors. <br><br>Dr. Heming expects solar power plants to play an important role in the future, particularly in the new Asian markets and the United States. “Know-how in the project business and an international sales network are becoming increasingly important. The diversification and internationalization of SCHOTT Solar outside its core markets fits into this picture just perfectly,” Heming explains.<br><br><i>SCHOTT PERFORM™ is a registered brand of SCHOTT Solar AG.<br><br></i></p>
<p class='news_address'><div><b>Further information:</b></div>SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc.<br>Robin Clawson<br>6866 Santa Teresa Blvd<br>95119 Santa Clara<br>USA CA<br></p><p class='news_address'></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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<ul><li> Kompetenznetzwerk aus Vertriebspartnern und Installateuren gestartet
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<p><b>Mainz, 6. Juli 2011. Das SCHOTT Solar Premium Partner Programm ist erfolgreich an den Start gegangen. Rund 50 ausgewählte Installationsbetriebe und Vertriebspartner hatte der Hersteller gestern und heute an seinen Hauptsitz in Mainz geladen, um den Auftakt für das neue Kompetenznetzwerk zu feiern. Dahinter steht ein gemeinsames Ziel: Käufern von Solaranlagen bestmögliche Beratung, Service und Installationsleistung durch ausgewählte Installateure zu bieten. Im Rahmen des Programms haben die Partner die Möglichkeit, entsprechendes Know-how aufzubauen und sich als Premium-Betrieb auszuzeichnen. SCHOTT Solar unterstützt sie mit Schulungen, individueller Beratung und Marketingmaßnahmen dabei, ihr Angebot marktgerecht aufzustellen.</b>
<br /><br />„In einer schwieriger werdenden Marktsituation spielen Qualität und eine starke Marke eine herausragende Rolle“, sagt Dr. Martin Heming, CEO der SCHOTT Solar AG. „Die Intersolar hat das noch einmal sehr deutlich gezeigt. Installateure, die einen etablierten Markenanbieter als Partner haben, sind klar im Vorteil. Mit unserem Premium Partner Programm möchten wir die Installateure unterstützen, sich als Qualitätsbetrieb von der Konkurrenz zu differenzieren und ihr Angebot ntsprechend den Bedürfnissen des Marktes auszurichten.“<br /><br />
Zahlreiche Installateure heatten im Vorfeld Interesse am Premium Partner Programm von SCHOTT Solar bekundet. Gemeinsam mit den Vertriebspartnern hat das Unternehmen einen exklusiven Kreis an Installateuren für den Start des Programms ausgewählt. Im Rahmen eines Audits haben sich rund 50 Betriebe erfolgreich für das Programm qualifiziert und auf der heutigen Veranstaltung die Auszeichnung als „SCHOTT Solar Premium Partner“ erhalten. 
<br /><br />Nach dem erfolgreichen Auftakt plant SCHOTT Solar, dass Premium Partner Programm noch in diesem Jahr zu erweitern. 

<br /><br />Zeichenzahl: 2.093 Zeichen inkl. Leerzeichen<br><br>

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<p class='news_address'><div><b>Weitere Infos:</b></div>SCHOTT AG<br>Christina Rettig<br>Hattenbergstraße 10<br>55122 Mainz<br>tel. +49 (0)6131 – 66 40 94<br>fax +49 (0)6131 - 28 89 141<br>christina.rettig@schott.com <br><a href=http://www.schottsolar.com>http://www.schottsolar.com</a><br></p><p class='news_address'><b>Fink & Fuchs Public Relations AG </b><br><b>Alexandra Mainka</b><br>Berliner Straße 164<br>65205 Wiesbaden<br>tel. +49 (0)611 - 74131 86<br>fax +49 (0)611 - 74131 30<br>alexandra.mainka@ffpr.de <br><a href='http://www.ffpress.net'>http://www.ffpress.net</a><br></p>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
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