Ascent Solar Signs Co-Operation Agreement With Giscosa

Thin-film photovoltaic module developer Ascent Solar Technologies has entered into a definitive co-operation agreement with Spanish rubber membrane manufacturer Giscosa Sociedad Limitada, for the development of building integrated photovoltaic roofing products intended for distribution by Giscosa in the European marketplace.

The parties have agreed to collaborate in the development of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing materials based on Giscosa’s existing RubberSun roofing products.

Ascent Solar intends to supply Giscosa with products from its existing 1.5MW production line for the development, testing and certification of the BIPV products. The parties also envision subsequent demonstration scale projects to validate performance and develop market demand for the BIPV roofing products.

Joseph McCabe, Ascent Solar’s vice president of business development, said: “Ascent Solar is pleased to be working with BIPV innovators like Giscosa, particularly in European markets such as Spain, which we believe currently offer attractive incentives for PV solutions.”