Sharp Solar
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Sharp Solar produces both single and multi-crystalline solar cells and for some years has been the world's leading manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Sharp's solar cells are used for many applications, from satellites to lighthouses, and industrial applications to residential use. Sharp began researching solar cells in 1959 with mass production first beginning in 1963. Production capacity amounted to 324 MW in 2004.[1][2]
Sharp Solar manufactures PV modules in Llay near Wrexham, Wales.
Commercial projects completed through Sharp’s authorised distributor, Solarcentury, have included supplying PV panels as part of a complete solar power generation system on a new petrol station in Nottinghamshire, and a large social housing project in King’s Cross, London.[3]
[edit] See also
- Green technology
- List of photovoltaics companies
- Photovoltaic array
- Photovoltaics
- Sharp Corporation
- Solar panel
- Solar power
- Solar shingle
- Solar tracker
- Timeline of solar energy
[edit] References
- ^ Sharp Solar Modules
- ^ Sharp Solar celebrates five years as world number one
- ^ Sharp Solar celebrates five years as world number one
