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2013-04-23Kansai International Airport Advances Environmental Initiative with Asia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Installation at Airport

The first project by joint investment company formed by DBJ and Solar Frontier

2013-01-10Solar Frontier Enters Agreement with Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to Establish Joint Investment Company

Developed investment financing scheme to accelerate launch of utility-scale solar projects in Japan

2013-01-08Solar Frontier Achieves Record 19.7% CIS Efficiency

World’s highest conversion efficiency using highly-efficient manufacturing method

2012-10-01Solar Frontier Completes 80MWp Delivery to Catalina Solar Plant

World’s largest CIS thin film solar power generation project

2012-07-09Japanese Convenience Store Chain Lawson Chooses Solar Frontier Panels

"Frontier Monitor" to provide real-time monitoring in-store and via Internet

2012-05-23Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC connect the world's largest CIS thin-film solar power plant to the grid in Germany

More than 200,000 CIS thin-film modules installed in a 28.8 MW project in Bochow

2012-03-15Solar Frontier and Belectric Form Joint Venture for Solar Power Plants

PV CIStems established to accelerate CIS thin-film project development and deployment

2012-02-28Solar Frontier Sets New Efficiency World Record

17.8% efficient submodule builds bridge to higher commercial efficiencies

2012-02-20Solar Frontier Supplies 10MW Project in Japan

Mt. Komekura Plant Among Largest In Japan

2012-01-17Solar Frontier Selected by enXco for 100+ MWp California Power Plant

World’s largest commercial CIS thin film solar installation

2013-04-23Kansai International Airport Advances Environmental Initiative with Asia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Installation at Airport

The first project by joint investment company formed by DBJ and Solar Frontier

2013-03-27Solar Frontier to Restart Miyazaki No.2 Plant, Considering New Products

Solar Frontier to start up plant in Kiyotakecho, Miyazaki, Japan, in July

2013-03-21Solar Frontier and Yano Industry Connect 3.3MW of Power to the Western Japan Grid

First collaboration between Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC in Japan

2013-03-14Positive Assessment by UniCredit Leasing Strengthens Solar Frontier’s Bankability

Leader in European leasing industry finances projects with Solar Frontier modules

2013-01-10Solar Frontier Enters Agreement with Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to Establish Joint Investment Company

Developed investment financing scheme to accelerate launch of utility-scale solar projects in Japan

2013-01-08Solar Frontier Achieves Record 19.7% CIS Efficiency

World’s highest conversion efficiency using highly-efficient manufacturing method

2012-12-12First Megawatt-scale Solar Power Plant in Nagasaki Prefecture Starts Up

Operated by LPG distributor Chopro, solar modules supplied by Solar Frontier

2012-12-11Sanko Real Estate Selects Solar Frontier, Chiyoda as Partners in “Ise Futami Megasolar Hikari no Machi” Project

Utility-scale 5.2MW solar power plant in residential area also to be used for environmental education and as emergency power sourc

2012-12-04Mitsui Orders 14MW of Solar Frontier CIS Modules for Four Projects Across Japan

Solar Frontier delivering to utility-scale projects in Yamanashi and other prefectures throughout Japan

2012-11-30Environmentally Conscious Solar Power Plant Starts at World-renowned Wintering Ground for Cranes

6,700 CIS thin-film modules installed in Izumi City, Kagoshima, Japan for 1MW solar power plant

2012-11-28Yamanashi Prefecture’s First Private Sector Solar Power Plant Breaks Ground on Factory Site

Solar Frontier to supply 12,000 CIS modules for 1.8MW plant

2012-11-07Solar Frontier Announces the Winner of Environmental Photo Contest

High schooler from Shizuoka earns prize with “Reaching for the Sky” on theme of urban development

2012-10-30Showa Shell Adds 2MW Power Plant to Solar Frontier Kunitomi Factory Roof

Total of 7.3MW of solar power now installed in Kunitomi, accounting for nearly 30% of town’s residential needs

2012-10-16Solar Frontier Consolidates Capacity to Advanced Kunitomi Plant

Reflecting 900MW Kunitomi factory’s increase in efficiency

2012-10-15Solar Frontier Selected by Iberdrola for Utility Project in Mexico

Supplies panels to rapidly expanding Central and South American market for first time

2012-10-10Solar Frontier gigawatt scale production plant receives ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification

Confirming compliance with essential standards

2012-10-01Solar Frontier Completes 80MWp Delivery to Catalina Solar Plant

World’s largest CIS thin film solar power generation project

2012-09-11Solar Frontier and Yano Industry Enter Solar Utility Business

Moves ahead with 3.3 megawatt-scale solar power projects in Kunitomi, Miyazaki

2012-08-16Solar Frontier Becomes First To Obtain New Quality Assurance Certification from JET

From module design and production to consumer support

2012-07-09Japanese Convenience Store Chain Lawson Chooses Solar Frontier Panels

"Frontier Monitor" to provide real-time monitoring in-store and via Internet

2012-06-11Solar Frontier Announces New "S" Series 140W to 160W Lineup

Surpassing 13% module efficiency in 160W modules

2012-05-30Wilson Electric Installs 1.5MW of Solar Frontier Modules in Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Installation marks first solar deployment in Prescott Valley

2012-05-24Abu Dhabi State Oil Refiner Launches Pilot Project with Solar Frontier CIS Thin-Film Modules

Showa Shell Sekiyu Group Participates in Takreer Joint Project with Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum

2012-05-23Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC connect the world's largest CIS thin-film solar power plant to the grid in Germany

More than 200,000 CIS thin-film modules installed in a 28.8 MW project in Bochow

2012-04-09Softbank and Kakaku.com Pull the Trigger to End "Manufacturer Leadership" in Solar Power Generation

2012-04-02Solar Frontier Supplies 3.8MW to Power Plant in New Jersey

CIS modules to serve PSE&G customers

2012-03-29Solar Frontier and Japan Asia Group Sign Solar Energy Project Promotion MOU

To Accelerate Solar Energy Projects in Japan Anticipating New Feed-in-Tariff

2012-03-15Solar Frontier and Belectric Form Joint Venture for Solar Power Plants

PV CIStems established to accelerate CIS thin-film project development and deployment

2012-03-12Solar Builder update on Solar Frontier and Granite Construction in Coalinga, California

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

2012-03-01World Vision Japan and Solar Frontier Donate Solar Systems to Schools in Kesennuma, Japan

50kW installed at ten schools with evacuation centers to protect children from the effects of future natural disasters

2012-02-28Solar Frontier Sets New Efficiency World Record

17.8% efficient submodule builds bridge to higher commercial efficiencies

2012-02-20Solar Frontier Supplies 10MW Project in Japan

Mt. Komekura Plant Among Largest In Japan

2012-02-15NRG Solar Taps Solar Frontier for Thin Film CIS Modules

13.2 megawatts delivered in first shipment

2012-02-01U.S. Ambassador to Japan Visits Solar Frontier Production Plant in Miyazaki, Japan

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

2012-01-17Solar Frontier Selected by enXco for 100+ MWp California Power Plant

World’s largest commercial CIS thin film solar installation

2011-12-15Bankability: The Ticket for Successful Solar Energy Project Business

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

2011-12-01Showa Shell Sekiyu and Solar Frontier Win “PVSEC Special Award”

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

2011-11-30Solar Frontier Wraps Up Landmark Year with Major Presence at PV Japan

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

2011-11-20Solar Frontier Europe Receives ISO 9001 Certification

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

2011-11-17Solar Frontier and Mainstream Energy Sign U.S. Distribution Agreement

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

2011-10-27BELECTRIC AND Solar Frontier Connect First French CIS Solar Power Plant to the Grid

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

2011-10-20Solar Frontier Strengthens Warranty, Adds Online Module Registration

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

2011-10-19Solar Frontier works with Granite Construction on Early Adoption of U.S. Global Warming Solutions Act

2011-09-28Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC Complete First CIS Supermarket Car Park Project

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

2011-09-20Solar Frontier Surpasses 30MW of Projects in India

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

2011-09-15Great East Japan Earthquake - Updates

Solar Frontier updates on status of operations and relief efforts.

2011-08-22Solar Frontier Solar Panels TUV Certified for Salt Mist and Ammonia Resistance

TÜV Rheinland tests passed as 155W modules enter commercial distribution

2011-08-11Solar Frontier Sets Higher Environmental Standards with RoHS Certification

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

2011-08-10CNN Cameras Tour Solar Frontier's 900MW Capacity Factory

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

2011-08-03Showa Shell Sekiyu Solar Power Plant Ahead of Schedule

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

2011-07-29Japan’s Largest Solar Panel Factory Reaches Full Commercial Operations, Announces Solar Frontier

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

2011-07-28Munich Re Provides First Japanese Photovoltaic Manufacturer Warranty Insurance to Solar Frontier

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

2011-07-21Solar Frontier Panels Installed at Tokyo Sky Tree’s Shopping Complex

Delivering solar power to Tokyo Solamachi shopping complex with CIS modules

2011-07-20Solar Frontier Modules Receive UK MCS Certification

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

2011-07-14Solar Frontier Ships 150 Watt CIS Modules Globally

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

2011-07-11Solar Frontier Supplies Nissan with CIS Thin-Film Solar Modules for EV Charging System

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

2011-06-29Wildflecken Solar Power Plant on Former Military Grounds is Connected to the Grid

Aesthetic Solar Frontier CIS panels integrated into Hohen Rhön landscape

2011-06-27juwi solar Selects Solar Frontier for Largest CIS Solar Project in North America

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

2011-06-23Gregory Ashley Joins Solar Frontier Americas as Vice President and COO

Gregory Ashley Joins Solar Frontier Americas as Vice President and COO

2011-06-22Solar Frontier Opens Office in Saudi Arabia

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

2011-06-09Solar Frontier to Supply CIS PV Modules for Showa Shell Sekiyu Service Stations

Summary of Showa Shell Sekiyu Press Release

2011-06-06Solar Frontier Expands Into Africa’s Growth Markets

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

2011-06-01Saudi Electricity Company and Showa Shell Sekiyu Sign MOU for Development of 500kW Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia

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

2011-04-25Solar Frontier Selected by Granite Construction for 1.2 MW Power Plant in Coalinga

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

2011-04-20Solar Frontier Officially Opens World’s Largest CIS Solar Module Plant

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

2011-04-18Solar Frontier Receives Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certification for Solar Modules

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

2011-04-15Solar Frontier Gains Traction in the Mediterranean region

Solar Frontier CIS Modules to be Supplied by Italian Company Albatech

2011-04-15Nuovi consensi per Solar Frontier.

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

2011-04-07Solar Frontier Signs First Italian Distributor

Italian Company DW Europe to Distribute Solar Frontier Modules

2011-04-07Solar Frontier nomina il primo Distributore in Italia

L’azienda italiana DW Europe distribuirà i moduli Solar Frontier

2011-03-29Solar Frontier Sets New Efficiency Record in Thin-Film CIS Technology

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

2011-03-11Solar Frontier Continues European Expansion

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

2011-03-01BELECTRIC Trading and Solar Frontier: Strategic Partnership for Triple-Digit Megawatt Sales

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

2011-02-25Solar Frontier Signs Balticsolar in Northern Germany Distribution Agreement

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

2011-02-15Solar Frontier Starts Production at World’s Largest CIS Solar Module Plant

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

2011-01-21MHH Solartechnik and Solar Frontier in Multi-Year Strategic Sales Partnership

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

2011-01-20Solar Frontier Continues Expansion and Moves into New European Headquarter Offices

Team Continues to Grow Rapidly in its First Year

2010-10-28Solar Frontier to Supply 10 Megawatts of CIS Modules for Saudi Aramco North Park Project

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

2010-10-20Solar Frontier to Supply 3.3 MW of CIS Modules to Thailand’s Gunkul Powergen

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

2010-10-19Solar Frontier and IBM Sign Agreement to Develop CZTS Solar Cell Technology

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

2010-10-13Solar Frontier and GE Enter Global CIS Module Supply Agreement

Ensuring large-scale supply in the solar market

2010-10-01Solar Frontier Opens “Miyazaki Solar Park”

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

2010-09-08Solar Frontier joins PV module recycling programs in Europe and Japan

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.

2010-09-07Solar Frontier Supplies CIS Solar Panels For Miyazaki Solar Way Solar Power Plant

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

2010-08-31Solar Frontier CIS solar modules used in Japan's first commercial megawatt-scale solar power plant

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

2010-06-23Gregory Ashley Joins Solar Frontier Americas as Vice President and COO

2010-06-23Gregory Ashley Joins Solar Frontier Americas as Vice President and COO

2010-05-26Wolfgang Lange Joins Solar Frontier as Managing Director for Europe

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

2010-04-28Solar Frontier to Install 2 Megawatt Scale Solar Power Generation Equipment at 3rd Miyazaki Plant

2010-03-01Solar Frontier Global Expansion and Consolidation

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

2009-11-27Miyazaki Prefecture to Construct Solar Utility Using CIS Panels

1GW Annual Production Capacity to Start in 2010

2009-11-24Niigata Prefecture to Construct CIS Module Power Plant

1GW Annual Production Capacity to Start in 2010

2009-09-18Showa Shell Solar (Solar Frontier from April) to Construct 900MW CIS Module Plant in Miyazaki, Japan

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

2009-09-07Announcing US$1 Billion Investment in Third CIS Photovoltaic Module Plant

Building on Successful Results from Plants 1 and 2.