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AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) introduces its new Thyrobox™ PI power system which will set new efficiency standards in polysilicon production. The new Thyrobox™ is unveiled for the first time at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (Feria Valencia, Valencia, Spain). Using proprietary technology developed by AEG PS, the Thyrobox™ PI, allows manufacturers of polysilicon, to increase the production output of their existing polysilicon reactors by 10% to 20%, depending on reactor configuration and process condition. AEG Power Solutions confirms here its technological leadership on this market as well as its focus on developing innovative products to answer customer needs. This unique technology can be a key element to upgrade existing polysilicon facilities. Polysilicon is the base material used in the manufacturing of solar cells. With decreasing poly silicon prices, manufactures are under ever increasing pressure to lower operational manufacturing costs. Thyrobox™ PI can easily be added to existing AEG Power Solutions Thyrobox power systems. That way it allows for permanently lowered operational costs with minimal investment as no new or additional deposition reactors are needed. In addition to increased polysilicon productivity the Thyrobox™ PI reduces internal thermal stresses thus preventing rod cracks, allows for more uniform growth, improves rod joint bridge shaping and minimizes hot spots. “AEG Power Solutions has been leading in power control development for many years now. As a result we have a very clear picture of what really helps our clients to lower their production costs and improve manufacturing process”, explains Gladwyn De Vidts, AEG Power Solutions’ Vice President and General Manager Power Control Systems. “We strongly believe the Thyrobox™ PI marks a technological breakthrough with regards to optimized polysilicon production efficiency.” Along with the introduction of the Thyrobox™ PI, AEG Power Solutions is partnering with GT Solar to offer the Thyrobox™ PI as part of a turnkey solution using GTSolar’s SDR™ series of CVD reactors. This next generation power system is designed to be integrated with GT’s SDR-400 to enable reactor capacities over 500 MTA. “GT Solar is pleased to be working with AEG in bringing this new and exciting technology to market,” said Dave Keck, Vice President and General Manager of GT Solar’s polysilicon division. “AEG PS’ vision is consistent with GT Solar’s vision of delivering sustained value to customers by lowering the cost of PV manufacturing.”

Green Machine Light Engine, a LED solutions provider based in Santa Clara, Calif., specializes in outfitting outdoor areas, such as commercial parks, municipalities, universities and hotels, with new and retrofitted LED light fixtures. With customers relying on Green Machine fixtures to illuminate darkened areas, AEG Power Solutions (http://www.aegps.com) used its world-class AC/DC power supply experience to provide Green Machine with a tailored solution that fits into all of the company’s new and retrofitted LED fixtures. With an AEG PS power supply inside each fixture, Green Machine (http://greenmachinelightengine.com) has a reliable, high-performance LED offering that provides customers with a power efficiency greater than 90 percent, Energy Star compliance, increased life expectancy and an average direct energy savings of more than 70 percent over traditional fluorescent lighting. Customization and reliability are just a few of the many attributes AEG PS customers find in the end-to-end power supply solutions leader’s LED portfolio .

With energy prices increasing; AEG Power Solutions (http://www.aegps.com) recently took control of its electricity bill by designing and installing the largest commercial rooftop solar system in Plano, Texas. AEG Power Solutions’ North American headquarters uses its new 49-kilowatt system to harvest solar energy and invert the current to feed directly into the building and reduce the amount of electricity purchased from its utility provider. AEG Power Solutions stands to save approximately 40-50% on its monthly energy bill.