Xunlight Corporation
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 (as Midwest Optoelectronics, LLC) |
| Fate | Manufactured in Kunshan, China |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | http://www.xunlightchina.com |
Xunlight Corporation was a venture-backed advanced technology company that specialized in the development of high-performance, flexible, and lightweight solar modules. Founded in 2002, the company was established to commercialize solar technology that was developed the University of Toledo's Thin Film Silicon Photovoltaic Laboratory. Xunlight used a high-speed roll-to-roll manufacturing process to develop thin-film silicon-based photovoltaic solutions.[1] In 2014, the company filed for bankruptcy.[2]
History[]
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2002-2007: From Founding to Factory[]
January 2002[]
Midwest Optoelectronics, LLC (MWOE) was established to commercialize technologies developed at the University of Toledo.
May 2003[]
MWOE receives its first grant from DOE SBIR.
January 2006[]
MWOE and UT reach an exclusive license agreement for four sets of technology portfolios developed in the Thin Film Silicon Photovoltaic Laboratory.
April 2006[]
Xunlight (aka: MWOE Solar) was formed and all MWOE operations were reorganized into Xunlight.
May 2007[]
Xunlight receives Series A investment of $7 million.
July 2007[]
Xunlight moves its headquarters from the incubator at the University of Toledo to a 122,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at 3145 Nebraska Ave.
2008[]
April[]
Xunlight receives Series B investment of $33 million.
June[]
Xunlight receives $5 million grant from Ohio Department of Development.
Xunlight demonstrates first solar cell deposition on 2MW roll-to-roll pilot production line.
December[]
Xunlight receives $7 million loan from the State of Ohio.
2009[]
June[]
Xunlight successfully completes the installation and demonstration of its 25MW high-throughput, wide-web, roll-to-roll photovoltaic manufacturing process. Xunlight (Kunshan) Co., Ltd is established as Xunlight`s China factory.
September[]
Xunlight delivers and installs its first shipment of solar modules to its first customer, the University of Toledo.[3]
2014 to 2017[]
Xunlight`s products are available from Xunlight (Kunshan) factory. T Xunlight offers two main kinds of products for customers` option. Its power range is from 25 W to 300 W, with weight range between 1 kg and 12 kg.
- Roll-out Thin Film Solar Panel (Suitable for special roof-top, bus shelters, solar tent/camp, LED Light Pole)
- Portable/ Foldable Thin Film Solar Panel (Solar Power Bag, suitable for outdoor activities)
Xunlight products are characterized with flexibility, light weight, excellent low-light performance and temperature coefficient, durable usage and easy installation. Therefore, they are particularly suitable for special roof-top, bus shelter, solar tent/camp, LED light pole, solar umbrella and outdoors activities.
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References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved May 22, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) 2011, Xunlight Corporation
- ^ [1] 2014, Toledo Blade
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved May 22, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) 2011, Xunlight Corporation
- Solar energy companies of the United States