EEE498 Solar Energy Final ProjectTeam STAR

Team Members:Christen Curtis

Cassandra PinsonFelicia MunozHenry Braun

Overview

Answer the questions: Who is in the solar business? Where are they located?

Discuss exceptional company Spire Corporation

Who is in the solar business?

35 companies total Material suppliers-6 Fabrication tool suppliers-5 Fabricators-8 Photovoltaic (PV) module constructors-5 PV marketers and sellers-6 PV system designers and installers-5

Where are the companies Located?

Most of the solar companies we found are in the USA

Some are international China India United Kingdom Japan Germany

Spire Corporation

History

In business Since 1969 American Company Located in

Bedford, Massachusetts Variety of Markets

Solar Solar Systems Semiconductor Biomedical

Why is Spire Corp. Exceptional?

Leading global solar company

Voted Turnkey PV Manufacturing Line Company of the year in 2009

Provide extensive design and installation services

Turnkey Production Lines

Business Product Functions

Test & Sort Solar Cells Tab & String Solar Cells Cell Alignment and Transfer Inspect & Laminate Modules Complete Module Assembly Test Module Performancehttp://www.spirecorp.com/spire-solar/turnkey-solar-manufacturing-lines/index.php

Questions?