Dyesol in contract with G-Energy for integrated DSC lab protoyping solution

AUSTRALIA: G-Energy Co. Ltd. (G-Energy), a newly formed Chinese company, in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University (Tsinghua), has entered into a contract with Dyesol to supply an integrated dye solar cell (DSC) laboratory prototyping solution exceeding A$700,000 in value.

The prototype solution to be provided by Dyesol will enable the collaboration partners to develop glass-based DSC product based on Dyesol technology and materials.

Tsinghua has been working on the development of DSC technology for a number of years, providing a logical choice as collaboration partner for G-Energy and the next step to enable the team to progress towards building a greater capacity for product development as a precursor to manufacturing.

This is a very important milestone for Dyesol as it provides an entry into the rapidly growing Chinese market and confirms Asia’s key role in Dyesol’s international expansion strategy. Dyesol currently has established operations in the UK, Italy, USA, Singapore and South Korea – countries leading the advance in the commercialization of DSC as the leading 3rd generation solar technology.

Dyesol will install its proprietary equipment and integrate it with a range of locally supplied equipment to provide a prototype solution. Dyesol will also be providing technical support and training during the project implementation.

Gordon Thompson, Director of Dyesol and responsible for Asian operations, commented: “This is the first step in developing a long-term collaborative relationship and brings to a successful conclusion negotiations that have occurred over an extended period. China has the potential to be a powerhouse in DSC technology with significant R&D capacity and manufacturing expertise.”