What Happened?

Torrance, CA-based Amonix appointed Vahan Garboushian as Chief Technology Officer.

About the Company

Amonix is the world leading designer and proprietary manufacturer of patented high-performance High Concentration Photovoltaic (HCPV) power generation systems for utility scale applications. Amonix is located in Torrance, California, just minutes from LAX and the Port of Los Angeles. The Amonix mission is to bring solar profitably to the main stream in the power generation market by offering renewable solar power at a fraction of the cost of traditional photovoltaic systems. The Amonix product is a fully integrated two-axis tracking system that promises to lower the cost of solar electricity compared to conventional one-sun solar systems. Amonix's concentrating solar technology leverages billions of dollars that have been invested in the microelectronics industry by enabling the company to manufacture its high-efficiency solar cell at existing microelectronic chip manufacturing foundries. Not only does this save money, but it also allows manufacturing to be ramped up quickly without tens of millions of dollars of investment. Amonix's HCPV system tracks the sun, capturing up to 25 , 30% more energy than fixed photovoltaic systems, and operates during periods of peak power demand. The company's extensive field experience has produced a reliable 5th generation commercial system designed to meet or exceed stringent customer requirements for a minimum 20 year life span.

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