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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (45314)	10/7/2008 7:13:48 PM
From: Eric	Respond to of 57684

The critical problem has been the front cover. That layer is exposed to the sun.THAT has been the big problem. The active layer has to be protected from the elements. I'll let you know how my Roadster does.... assuming I still have enough after this market mess.... :)

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (45314)	10/7/2008 11:12:20 PM
From: Doren	Respond to of 57684

Inside Secretive New Solar-Tech Factory wired.com

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (45314)	10/9/2008 1:48:22 PM
From: $Mogul	Respond to of 57684

Hydro boosts investment in Ascent Solar (October 7, 2008) hydro.com Ascent Solar on Monday. The purchase took place as Hydro exercised a call option issue, increasing the company’s ownership share from 26.5 to 35 per cent. SUN CATCHERS: 'Brise soleil' panels with integrated solar cells are one of the products stemming from the cooperation between Ascent Solar and Hydro Building Systems. Hydro is the largest owner in Ascent and has subscribed to capital increases in Ascent on two previous occasions. Including the latest share purchase, Hydro has invested a total of USD 63 million in Ascent Solar. “Ascent has developed a unique technology for the production of super thin and flexible solar cell modules that are well suited for integration in building systems. As Hydro is a major supplier of building systems in Europe, the partnership with Ascent is strategically important,” says Einar Glomnes, head of Hydro's solar business unit. Hydro is a significant supplier of energy efficient building systems to the European market through the brands Domal, Technal and Wicona, and the company has signed an agreement with Ascent to develop new solutions of solar integrated building systems in aluminium. Ascent is currently testing production from its pilot production line, while simultaneously building a factory for 30 MW production which will be commissioned in 2009. In addition to its investment in Ascent, Hydro is also – with a share of 18 per cent – the largest industrial owner in NorSun, which opened a plant for the production of silicon ingots and wafers in Ardal, Norway, in June this year. Hydro is also participating in the project HyCore, which is developing a new and energy efficient form of solar grade silicon. HyCore, is a joint venture together with Umicore of Belgium, and has its main office in Porsgrunn, Norway. Author Lars Nermoen Published: October 7, 2008 External links The Ascent Solar website ascentsolar.com