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       Solar Frontier Supplies 10MW Project in Japan

    February 20, 2012

    Mt. Komekura Plant Among Largest In Japan

     

       NRG Solar Taps Solar Frontier for Thin Film CIS Modules

    February 15, 2012

    13.2 megawatts delivered in first shipment

     

       U.S. Ambassador to Japan Visits Solar Frontier Production Plant in Miyazaki, Japan

    February 01, 2012

    Ambassador John Roos tours Japan’s largest solar panel factory following announcement of world’s largest CIS project on U.S. soil

     

       Solar Frontier Selected by enXco for 100+ MWp California Power Plant

    January 17, 2012

    World’s largest commercial CIS thin film solar installation

     

       Solar Frontier Europe Receives ISO 9001 Certification

    December 20, 2011

    CIS module manufacturer sets rapid pace in reaching ISO standards during the first full year of its European operations

     

       Bankability: The Ticket for Successful Solar Energy Project Business

    December 15, 2011

    Managing Director of Solar Frontier Europe, Wolfgang Lange, discusses the essentials on InterPV.net

     

       Showa Shell Sekiyu and Solar Frontier Win “PVSEC Special Award”

    December 01, 2011

    Recognized for long-term research into CIS, world’s largest CIS factory, and contribution to society as an energy company

     

       Solar Frontier Wraps Up Landmark Year with Major Presence at PV Japan

    November 30, 2011

    2011 achievements in production and sales are foundation for growth in 2012 and beyond

     

       Solar Frontier and Mainstream Energy Sign U.S. Distribution Agreement

    November 17, 2011

    Leveraging one of the largest consolidated downstream solar companies in the U.S.

     

       BELECTRIC AND Solar Frontier Connect First French CIS Solar Power Plant to the Grid

    October 27, 2011

    4.2 MWp power plant in Bessan marks entry of Solar Frontier into French project market

     

       Solar Frontier Strengthens Warranty, Adds Online Module Registration

    October 20, 2011

    Increased assurance of performance and traceability of installed solar modules warranted for 25 years

     

       Solar Frontier works with Granite Construction on Early Adoption of U.S. Global Warming Solutions Act

    October 19, 2011

    1 MW Solar Plant Signifies 50 Percent Reduction of Facility's Carbon Footprint

     

       Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC Complete First CIS Supermarket Car Park Project

    September 28, 2011

    EDEKA PV Car Park Nominated for Environmental Award by City of Schwabach, Germany

     

       Solar Frontier Surpasses 30MW of Projects in India

    September 20, 2011

    A milestone in proving CIS performance in hot conditions of high-growth “sunbelt” countries

     

       Great East Japan Earthquake - Updates

    September 15, 2011

    Solar Frontier updates on status of operations and relief efforts.

     

       Solar Frontier Solar Panels TUV Certified for Salt Mist and Ammonia Resistance

    August 22, 2011

    TÜV Rheinland tests passed as 155W modules enter commercial distribution

     

       Solar Frontier Sets Higher Environmental Standards with RoHS Certification

    August 11, 2011

    TÜV Rheinland test results confirm Solar Frontier’s ongoing commitment to eco-friendly products

     

       CNN Cameras Tour Solar Frontier's 900MW Capacity Factory

    August 10, 2011

    "Solar Race Heats Up In Japan" - Kyung Lah reporting.

     

       Showa Shell Sekiyu Solar Power Plant Ahead of Schedule

    August 03, 2011

    Installation of Solar Frontier CIS modules surpasses 1M kWh more than 40 days early

     

       Japan’s Largest Solar Panel Factory Reaches Full Commercial Operations, Announces Solar Frontier

    July 29, 2011

    Gigawatt-scale plant ramps up in record time in bid to set new global standard with high performance CIS modules

     

       Munich Re Provides First Japanese Photovoltaic Manufacturer Warranty Insurance to Solar Frontier

    July 28, 2011

    Munich Re provides the first Japanese solar panel warranty insurance to thin-film manufacturer Solar Frontier for installations worldwide.

     

       Solar Frontier Panels Installed at Tokyo Sky Tree’s Shopping Complex

    July 21, 2011

    Delivering solar power to Tokyo Solamachi shopping complex with CIS modules

     

       Solar Frontier Modules Receive UK MCS Certification

    July 20, 2011

    High performance, high quality CIS modules gain edge in UK market

     

       Solar Frontier Ships 150 Watt CIS Modules Globally

    July 14, 2011

    12.2% Module Efficiency Takes On Leadership In Mass Produced Thin-Film

     

       Solar Frontier Supplies Nissan with CIS Thin-Film Solar Modules for EV Charging System

    July 11, 2011

    40 kW CIS solar installation at Nissan’s global headquarters another step toward realization of zero emissions society

     

       Wildflecken Solar Power Plant on Former Military Grounds is Connected to the Grid

    June 29, 2011

    Aesthetic Solar Frontier CIS panels integrated into Hohen Rhön landscape

     

       juwi solar Selects Solar Frontier for Largest CIS Solar Project in North America

    June 27, 2011

    Installation adds 3.8 megawatts of clean solar power capacity to utility portfolio

     

       Solar Frontier Opens Office in Saudi Arabia

    June 22, 2011

    New Al Khobar office marks Solar Frontier’s continued global expansion and increased focus on growing Middle East solar market

     

       Solar Frontier to Supply CIS PV Modules for Showa Shell Sekiyu Service Stations

    June 09, 2011

    Summary of Showa Shell Sekiyu Press Release

     

       Solar Frontier Expands Into Africa’s Growth Markets

    June 06, 2011

    Double-digit megawatt contract with HopSol lays foundation for sun belt growth

     

       Saudi Electricity Company and Showa Shell Sekiyu Sign MOU for Development of 500kW Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia

    June 01, 2011

    Pilot plant on Farasan Island strengthens development alliances between Solar Frontier, Showa Shell Sekiyu, METI and Saudi Electricity Company

     

       Solar Frontier Selected by Granite Construction for 1.2 MW Power Plant in Coalinga

    April 25, 2011

    Offsetting 50% of Granite’s mining power requirements in Coalinga with clean energy

     

       Solar Frontier Officially Opens World’s Largest CIS Solar Module Plant

    April 20, 2011

    Opening ceremony seals gigawatt-scale Kunitomi plant’s place in top tier of global PV production facilities

     

       Solar Frontier Receives Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certification for Solar Modules

    April 18, 2011

    Modules available for U.S. distributors and installers as the company ramps up production at the world’s largest CIS plant

     

       Solar Frontier Gains Traction in the Mediterranean region

    April 15, 2011

    Solar Frontier CIS Modules to be Supplied by Italian Company Albatech

     

       Nuovi consensi per Solar Frontier.

    April 15, 2011

    Albatech è il nuovo distributore di moduli CIS dell’azienda giapponese.

     

       Solar Frontier Signs First Italian Distributor

    April 07, 2011

    Italian Company DW Europe to Distribute Solar Frontier Modules

     

       Solar Frontier nomina il primo Distributore in Italia

    April 07, 2011

    L’azienda italiana DW Europe distribuirà i moduli Solar Frontier

     

       Solar Frontier Sets New Efficiency Record in Thin-Film CIS Technology

    March 29, 2011

    Solar Frontier’s research laboratory in Japan achieves 17.2% aperture area efficiency on 30x30cm CIS-based thin-film submodule

     

       Solar Frontier Continues European Expansion

    March 11, 2011

    U|S|E and Solar Frontier join forces to offer CIS PV Solutions

     

       BELECTRIC Trading and Solar Frontier: Strategic Partnership for Triple-Digit Megawatt Sales

    March 01, 2011

    BELECTRIC Trading decides on Solar Frontier based on combination of market-leading CIS modules and strong European sales team

     

       Solar Frontier Signs Balticsolar in Northern Germany Distribution Agreement

    February 25, 2011

    CIS technology modules to be shipped from gigawatt-scale factory in Japan

     

       Solar Frontier Starts Production at World’s Largest CIS Solar Module Plant

    February 15, 2011

    Bringing gigawatt-scale supply of next-generation panels to the global market

     

       MHH Solartechnik and Solar Frontier in Multi-Year Strategic Sales Partnership

    January 21, 2011

    BayWa subsidiary MHH Solartechnik to sell Solar Frontier CIS modules in Germany

     

       Solar Frontier Continues Expansion and Moves into New European Headquarter Offices

    January 20, 2011

    Team Continues to Grow Rapidly in its First Year

     

       Solar Frontier to Supply 10 Megawatts of CIS Modules for Saudi Aramco North Park Project

    October 28, 2010

    First full-scale Solar Frontier project in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides proof of performance for ongoing expansion in the Middle East

     

       Solar Frontier to Supply 3.3 MW of CIS Modules to Thailand’s Gunkul Powergen

    October 20, 2010

    CIS panels supplied to solar power plant in Thailand part of CIS solar module maker’s increasing focus on growing Asian markets

     

       Solar Frontier and IBM Sign Agreement to Develop CZTS Solar Cell Technology

    October 19, 2010

    World’s leading CIS solar module manufacturer brings project-vital experience in R&D

     

       Solar Frontier and GE Enter Global CIS Module Supply Agreement

    October 13, 2010

    Ensuring large-scale supply in the solar market

     

       Solar Frontier Opens “Miyazaki Solar Park”

    October 01, 2010

    Manufacturing, power production, and training compound facility to enhance the entire solar value chain for global partners and clients

     

       Solar Frontier joins PV module recycling programs in Europe and Japan

    September 08, 2010

    Solar Frontier pushes for cleaner and more sustainable solar solutions by joining PV Cycle in Europe, and a joint recycling R&D project in Japan.

     

       Solar Frontier Supplies CIS Solar Panels For Miyazaki Solar Way Solar Power Plant

    September 07, 2010

    Solar Frontier supplies 1 MW of solar panels to Tsuno as part of the Miyazaki Solar Frontier Vision

     

       Solar Frontier CIS solar modules used in Japan's first commercial megawatt-scale solar power plant

    August 31, 2010

    Showa Shell Sekiyu and Niigata Prefecture commence operations at solar power plant in Niigata

     

       Gregory Ashley Joins Solar Frontier Americas as Vice President and COO

    June 23, 2010

    Solar industry veteran leads expansion of Solar Frontier into new markets

     

       Wolfgang Lange Joins Solar Frontier as Managing Director for Europe

    May 26, 2010

    Industry Veteran Tasked with Building German and European Market Presence as Solar Frontier Continues Rapid Global Expansion

     

       Solar Frontier to Install 2 Megawatt Scale Solar Power Generation Equipment at 3rd Miyazaki Plant

    April 28, 2010


     

       Solar Frontier Global Expansion and Consolidation

    March 01, 2010

    Bid to Set New Standard in Solar Industry. New offices announced in Europe and U.S.

     

       Miyazaki Prefecture to Construct Solar Utility Using CIS Panels

    November 27, 2009

    1GW Annual Production Capacity to Start in 2010

     

       Niigata Prefecture to Construct CIS Module Power Plant

    November 24, 2009

    1GW Annual Production Capacity to Start in 2010

     

       Showa Shell Solar (Solar Frontier from April) to Construct 900MW CIS Module Plant in Miyazaki, Japan

    September 18, 2009

    US$1 Billion Investment in Bid to Set New Standard in Solar Industry

     

       Announcing US$1 Billion Investment in Third CIS Photovoltaic Module Plant

    September 07, 2009

    Building on Successful Results from Plants 1 and 2.