Partners
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) is the world's leading solar energy company as measured by production output of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets premium-quality, high-output, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech's patent-pending Pluto technology for crystalline silicon solar cells improves power output by up to 12% compared to conventional production methods.
Suntech also offers one of the broadest ranges of building-integrated solar products under the MSK Solar Design Line™. Suntech designs and delivers commercial and utility scale solar power systems through its wholly owned subsidiaries Suntech Energy Solutions and Suntech Energy Engineering. With regional headquarters in China, Switzerland and San Francisco and sales offices worldwide, Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development. For more information, please visit www.suntech-power.com
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university that ranks as the 5th largest in the nation with more than 50,000 students. UCF's first classes were offered in 1968. The university offers impressive academic and research environments that power the region's economic development. UCF's culture of opportunity is driven by our diversity, Orlando environment, history of entrepreneurship and our youth, relevance and energy. For more information, visit http://news.ucf.edu
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority assists business and non-profit organizations in the state of New Jersey. NJEDA provides facilities, equipment, financing and experienced professionals to upcoming New Jersey business. NJEDA operates over 20 different programs to assist area businesses. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is a self-supportive, independent state financing and development agency serving New Jersey's business sector. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority assists businesses of all sizes and types in all stages of development lead by both private entrepreneurs and corporate entities. NJEDA has assisted over 6,800 manufacturers, distributors, service providers, retailers, high tech businesses and not-for-profit groups in New Jersey. The firm provides low-interest financing, loan guarantees, tax incentives and creative financing packages growing businesses. In addition, NJEDA provides a host of real estate development services. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority makes training available to new entrepreneurs as well as technical support to business leaders. Venture capital for high-tech early-stage companies is provided through the organization's investment arm, the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Venture Fund
New Jersey Technology Council
The New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.
BP Solar
With over 35 years of experience and installations in over 160 countries, BP Solar is one of the world's largest solar companies.
A key part of BP's Alternative Energy business, BP Solar is a global company with over 2200 employees focused on harnessing the sun's energy to produce solar power for electricity. BP Solar designs, manufactures and markets solar electric systems for homeowners, businesses and governments.
BP Solar aims to provide the best quality products and services. Reliability and longevity are built into BP Solar's world-class photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules, which undergo rigorous internal tests and external certifications to ensure peak performance and safety.
BP itself is one of the largest commercial users of solar energy in the world – BP Solar products are used at many of BP's service stations, plants and offices.
To date BP Solar's modules installed worldwide will offset more than 14 million metric tons of CO2 during their lifetime. That's the equivalent of planting more than five million acres of trees!