Day4 Energy Secures Chinese Patent For Solar Soldering Technology

Burnaby, British Columbia (AHN) - British Columbia-based Day4 Energy has obtained a patent from China for its electrode solar technology. The Chinese patent adds to the company's growing intellectual property protection registration which includes the European Union, the U.S., India and Mexico.

The technology sets aside old soldering methods to produce solar panels. In improving the connection between photovoltaic cells, the solar electric products it manufactures have higher performance, longer life, better looks and are more affordable.

George Rubin, Day4 Energy president said, "This Chinese patent protection allows us to further explore partnership and growth opportunities in Asia, a region with significant electrical power generation market potential as well as photovoltaic and electronics manufacturing capabilities."

Day4 has applied for patents for its solar technology in other countries.

The company recently developed and successfully tested a module technology designed specifically for solar cells based on Upgraded Metallurgical Grade silicon material. If the testing becomes commercially viable, it will pave the way for lower cost alternative silicon materials for the solar industry.