Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Konarka Power Plastic®, a material that converts light to energy, today unveiled a line of solar panels for use in a variety of portable charging applications that will be available worldwide in the fourth quarter of this year. Commercial products incorporating Konarka Power Plastic® 20 Series material, which include battery chargers for lighting, mobile phones and devices, carry bags and café umbrellas, will be available through the company’s qualified resellers and partners program.
 
“As a world leader in organic photovoltaic technology, Konarka has been working to meet the growing demand for personal and commercial solar energy solutions,” commented Rick Hess, president and CEO at Konarka. “We are delighted to see manufacturers from new and existing markets integrating our solar panels into their products, creating energy-capturing devices, and making them available for commercial use. Initial product applications will address portable and remote power needs while providing distinctive value to our partners’ solutions.”
 
The Konarka Power Plastic 20 Series includes the Power Plastic 120 (1-watt), Power Plastic 320 (3-watt) and Power Plastic 620 (7-watt) products. The panels vary in size and are available with and without integrated connectors, ready to be used or integrated into a manufacturer’s device or product.
 
Availability
These solar panels are being made available for delivery in the fourth quarter of this year. Next year, the company will increase its portfolio with additional products for both higher and lower voltage applications.
 
The Konarka Power Plastic 20 Series products will be displayed at the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, September 21-24, 2009 at the CCH Congress Centre and International Fair in Hamburg, Germany, Konarka stand # B5/71. For more information on the event, visit: http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com/.
 
For additional information about Konarka Technologies, Inc., visit www.konarka.com.