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Isofoton & Mercedes AMG Petronas partnership gets the green light
The agreement sees an Isofoton logo on the helmet visors of the Mercedes AMG Petronas drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg
Isofoton and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team are in an exciting new partnership, as the team debuts its F1 W03 car for the 2012 season today.
Malaga based company Isofoton began operations in 1981 producing photovoltaic cells based on silicon wafers. The company is now also involved in the development and manufacture of HCPV technology which uses high efficiency III-V semiconductor materials. These cover a small part of the module's surface yet allow for the production of nearly double the energy obtained from conventional photovoltaic systems. Thirty years on and now employing close to 800 people, the company expects to increase its manufacturing capacity to 1 GW over the next three years.
The company’s range of products include solutions for the automotive industry such as electric vehicle solar charging stations and batteries.
Ángel Luis Serrano, President of Isofoton commented, “This strategic partnership between Isofoton and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team was formed through values shared by both organisations; a commitment to high quality, cutting-edge technology, and environmental sustainability. Isofoton is a pioneer in the PV sector and has been at the forefront of solar innovation for over 30 years, and we look forward to entering Formula One with Mercedes AMG Petronas as the sport enters an era of improved environmental efficiency.”
Ross Brawn, Team Principal of Mercedes AMG Petronas added, “We are very pleased to confirm our new partnership with Isofoton and to welcome them to the Mercedes AMG Petronas team. Formula One is frequently the proving ground for new technologies, both automotive and on a wider scale, and we are always pleased to partner with companies who share our innovative approach and excitement about revolutionary technologies. Isofoton, at the forefront of solar energy solutions, provides the perfect match at a time when the Formula One community, including Mercedes AMG Petronas, are working to make our sport more environmentally efficient and socially relevant.”
