Links

Concentrating cells

Australian National University research on concentrator cells, mirror technology and systems. Supplied prototype cells for Solar20 Prototype #1
 
RWE Solar

German company developing cells, mainly for flat panels. Supplied cells to Solar20 for Prototype #2
 
SolarPower
From Stanford University with partner Cypress Semiconductors. Pilot line for solar cells in Round Rock, Texas. This line has a capacity of 2 MW per year and is an interim step to large-scale production scheduled for 2004. Read company history in EPRI Journal
 

Mirror technology

Alanod
Manufacturer of aluminium reflective sheets, mainly used in lighting systems. Supplied mirror material for Prototype #1 and #2.
 

More links:

EuroThrough report

Scientific Prizes

Space Travel - the X Prize

Long life - the Methuselah Mouse Prize