Oerlikon Solar signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Cooperation Center for China Renewable Energy Society (CRES) to collaborate on Thin Film Silicon Solar technology in China. The strategic partnership announced in Beijing today marks the start of a joint effort to promote the benefits of the Oerlikon Thin Film Silicon Solar technology with an emphasis on China, including: Research of Thin Film solar power electricity generation Supporting and participating in Demonstration projects undertaken by the International Cooperation Center for CRES  Government policy advisory  Organization of forums such as the 2012 “Conference on Thin-Film Solar Power Cell Technology” Oerlikon Group CEO Dr. Michael Buscher, said: “In line with our continued focus on China, this co-operation is a further step in demonstrating the competitiveness of our thin film silicon technology in the world’s biggest solar manufacturer market.

Oerlikon Solar remains committed to reducing production costs to make photovoltaics an even more economically viable energy source.” Professor Shi Dinghuan, Chairman of China Renewable Energy Society said, “The International Cooperation Center of the Society will not only provide Chinese renewable energy enterprises with opportunities of international cooperation and exchange, but also help international enterprises to develop in China. Our strategy represents a bond between the international Cooperation Center and international renewable energy enterprises owning advanced technology and products. I am confident we can mutually benefit through cooperation and together promote China’s renewable energy industry, and enhance the development and the application of renewable energy in China in a holistic way.”
 

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