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Evergreen Solar, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of solar power products worldwide. The company's products are sold primarily in Europe and the United States. The company primarily offers solar panels used to generate electricity for on-grid and off-grid applications.
The company's rectangular wafers measure 80 millimeters by 150 millimeters and are less than 200 microns thick. Each of its solar cells produces approximately 1.7 watts of power. The company's solar modules range up to 190 watts in power.
Agreements
In January 2005, the company entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Q-Cells AG, or Q-Cells. The company, in February 2006, has entered into a supply contract with S.A.G. Solarstrom AG (S.A.G.), based in Freiburg, Germany. In February 2006, the company has entered into a supply contract with Global Resource Options, Inc. (GRO), a Vermont-based solar power distributor and system integrator. In March 2006, the company has entered into a supply contract with Donauer Solartechnik (Donauer), a German-based solar power distributor.
Customers
During 2006, the company’s major customer was Donauer Solartechnik.
Competition
The company's competitors include BP Solar, Kyocera Corporation, Mitsubishi, Solar World AG, Sharp Corporation, Sun Tech, SunPower, Schott and Sanyo Corporation.
History
Evergreen Solar, Inc. was incorporated in 1994.
