Sven Morlok, Saxony’s State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport, got an update on Heliatek’s patented photovoltaic developments and what this green solar technology represents for Dresden and the Free State of Saxony.
“Having just moved to Dresden from Asia I am impressed by the density of solar and semiconductor companies in Saxony. With our technology, we want to globally open up new markets for solar energy, but we also aim to support Saxony in assuring and further developing its leadership in solar and organic electronics”, says Thibaud Le Séguillon.
Heliatek has created over 60 jobs in the last three years in Dresden. An additional 15 new jobs will be added by the start of production in 2012. This steep growth was facilitated by the support of the German State and the Free State of Saxony, as well as the qualified workforce that is available from Dresden’s universities.
Dr. Martin Pfeiffer, co-founder and CTO of Heliatek adds: „Heliatek is the first company worldwide about to start industrial production of organic photovoltaic panels based on small molecules. The raw materials, the technology, the production process and manufacturing devices are unique and have been mostly developed jointly with local partners from Saxony.”
Heliatek’s OPV modules are displayed at the Plastic Electronics Conference & Exhibition in Dresden Germany at booth 2.070 until October 13, 2011.