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Global Solar Energy Brings Powerful Building Integrated Solar to Japan’s Growing Renewable Energy Market; Flexible Solar Leader Helps Businesses Leverage New Feed-in Tariffs with Photovoltaic Systems Designed for Japanese Roofs; Partners with OG Corporation, CBC and Eco Holdings

July 18, 2012 (BusinessWire)

“Global Solar Energy, Inc…[will expand] into Japan’s growing solar market, establishing local partnerships and offering a new design of its PowerFLEX BIPV system that has been adapted specifically for use on rooftops in Japan…[With] CBC Co. Ltd, Eco Holdings and OG Corporation, Global Solar is making it easy for Japanese businesses to adopt the most powerful flexible solar roofing module on the market and take advantage of the country’s new feed-in tariff (FIT).

“On July 1st the Japanese government’s progressive new FIT program went into effect, requiring utilities to pay 42 yen per kilowatt-hour (about $0.52 per kilowatt-hour) for 20 years from solar plants generating 10 kW of energy or more. As the country reduces its dependence on nuclear energy and opens the door for more renewable energy adoption through the new FIT, researchers estimate this could foster a solar market of $9.6 billion and 3.2 gigawatts (GW) of capacity…”

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“With 12.6 percent aperture efficiency, the Global Solar PowerFLEX BIPV module delivers the highest efficiency in the flexible module sector. Its large format and a high power density (300 W) bring down installation and balance of system (BOS) costs. With a lightweight and flexible design, the PowerFLEX BIPV system is the perfect solution for commercial roofs where traditional glass solar modules are too heavy.

“Typical Japanese buildings have compact roofs, making the PowerFLEX BIPV a perfect fit as the module allows more power generation per square foot than any other BIPV solution. Additionally, by being applied directly to a roofing surface and requiring no mounting hardware or roof penetrations, Global Solar’s system maintains the integrity and aesthetics of a building structure…”

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