Telecom research leads to solar cell breakthrough

The silicon-based multi-junction solar cells being developed leverage existing solar cell manufacturing technologies, which should speed time to commercialization and keep costs competitive.

“We have the Ontario Centres of Excellence to thank for bringing us together with ARISE Technologies,” said John Preston. “Their introduction allowed us to transfer more than 20 years of experience in semiconductor technology to developing higher efficiency renewable solar energy.”

About ARISE

ARISE Technologies is dedicated to accelerating the use of solar energy in mainstream markets. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol APV and on the Frankfurt Open Market Exchange under the symbol A3T. Additional information is available at www.arisetech.com and www.sedar.com.

About Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc.

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc. drives the commercialization of cutting-edge research across key market sectors to build the economy of tomorrow and secure Ontario’s global competitiveness. OCE also fosters the training and development of the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, and is a key partner with Ontario’s industry, universities, colleges, research hospitals, investors and governments. OCE’s five Centres work in communications and information technology, earth and environmental technologies, energy, materials and manufacturing and photonics. (www.oce-ontario.org)

About McMaster University

McMaster University is a research-intensive university based in Hamilton. One of only four Canadian universities to be listed on the Top 100 universities in the world, McMaster has a student population of more than 23,000, and an alumni population of over 130,000 in 128 countries. McMaster’s Department of Engineering Physics teaches the application of modern physics concepts towards the engineering of new technological advances. (http://engphys.mcmaster.ca)