Suncore will serve as Emcore’s primary low-cost / high-volume manufacturing base for CPV receivers incorporating Emcore’s CPV solar cells, and for CPV modules and systems to support both Emcore’s and San’an’s worldwide sales efforts.
Subsequent to the establishment of Suncore, the company will commence work on the production of 12MW of CPV systems for San’an’s current customers and 2MW of CPV components for projects sourced by Emcore.
In addition, Emcore and San’an are aggressively pursuing multiple CPV project opportunities, including the 280MW solar energy plan in six western regions of China recently announced by the Chinese government.
The joint venture company, Suncore Photovoltaics (Suncore), will be owned 40% by Emcore and 60% by San’an Optoelectronics. The chairman of San’an Optoelectronics, Xiucheng Lin, will serve as the chairman of Suncore and Dr Charlie Wang, current senior vice president of Emcore will serve as the general manager of Suncore.
All operational activities and business for CPV receivers, modules, and systems currently residing at both San’an and Emcore’s Langfang, China manufacturing facilities will eventually be transferred to Suncore, and its primary manufacturing operations will be located in Wuhu city, Anhui province of China.
Dr Hong Hou, president and CEO of Emcore, said: “The formation of this joint venture represents a significant step in Emcore’s business strategy towards introducing CPV products for terrestrial solar power applications in one of the fastest growing solar power markets.”
