Bamberg: October 2012: Lightway Green New Energy CO., LTD., Lightway Deutschland GmbH and Geiger Engineering sign contract for future cooperation.
The contract enables the cooperation in the area of emission free flying and joint development of emission free drive engine technology supported by photovoltaic.
Dr. Ing. Werner Eck about the actual state of flying possibilities with electrical energy coming from solar PV systems: Today people can fly with relatively simple and inexpensive electric powered UL aircraft with a range of several hours. This is made possible by rapidly progressing availability of increasingly powerful batteries.
The electrical accumulators used for aviation are also very qualified for the use in the domestic solar PV system during the time when they are not used for flying. They can serve as a buffer for daytime without sun irradiance. Thus, the use of self-generated electricity in the home can be significantly increased.
Armin Schöntag, European marketing manager (Lightway Germany) said: “We are very glad: By this collaboration we support the development of environmentally friendly aircraft engine technology. Here are a lot of synergies: For environment by quiet, emission-free flying propulsion, – for aviation by reducing costs and no dependency on fossil fuels – for electricity grids and households through self consumption and buffering of solar energy.”
Steven Lan, Global corporate marketing manager (Lightway Headquarter) further commented, “With the expanded global network, this collaboration will be a good branding opportunity for Lightway to have a niche approach to the solar future.”
Information about Lightway Green New Energy CO., LTD.: Founded in Gaobeidian (Hebei Province, PRC) in December 2008, Lightway is an international vertically integrated manufacturer of polycrystalline wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. Business activities include production and delivery of solar modules as well as after sales service. Currently Lightway has branch offices in Asia Pacific, Japan, Australia, Canada, the United States and Germany (Sauerlach). Contact: Armin Schoentag Marketing Manager Lightway Deutschland GmbH Muehlweg 2 D-82054 Sauerlach Telefon: +49 8104 90969 0 Telefax: +49 8104 90969 29 E-Mail: info@lightwaysolar.de Internet: www.lightwaysolar.de
