Uni-Solar lands $15M German order

United Solar Ovonic (Uni-Solar) has received a $15M USD order from BIOHAUS PV Handels GmbH (BIOHAUS) for photovoltaic (PV) products to be delivered in 2007.

BIOHAUS, a solar distributor and system integrator in Paderborn, Germany, has successfully commissioned many installations using PV laminates manufactured by United Solar Ovonic.

BIOHAUS not only distributes standard systems, but also manufactures solar modules.

BIOHAUS markets its own solar power systems under the brand name BIOSOL, and has been a market leader in the in-roof sector since 2001.

"Our continuous cooperation with BIOHAUS follows our overall strategic plan to expand our presence in Germany as well as in other European markets," said Salama Naguib, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing.

"Unlike traditional crystalline technology, which typically uses heavy glass panels, Uni-Solar products are flexible, durable, lightweight, and easy to install."

"Additionally, independent studies in Europe and elsewhere have shown that Uni-Solar's triple-junction products deliver more energy per rated power than the conventional crystalline products," said Manuela Schaefers, BIOHAUS spokesperson.

United Solar Ovonic currently has 28MW of annual production capacity at its Auburn Hills 1 location.

The company's new 30MW Auburn Hills 2 facility, which is a duplicate of its Auburn Hills 1 facility, began commercial production in December 2006.

United Solar Ovonic's expansion plan increases its manufacturing capacity to 118MW, 178MW and over 300MW per annum by the end of calendar years 2007, 2008 and 2010, respectively, the company said.

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