Last year KMSA launched a full line of photovoltaic measurement and characterization instruments to the US market. At the center of the measurement solutions to be presented at InterSolar 2011 will be KMSA recently launched AK series reference cells.
These cells are the products of cooperation by Konica Minolta Sensing and The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The reference cells are used as a standard point of calibration to ensure consistent measurements of newly developed photovoltaic cells.
"Our reference cell is specifically designed to adjust the illumination of solar simulators to achieve standard test conditions. KMSA is proud to introduce to market a reference cell with superior spectral response over current technology," said Bryan Bond, Photovoltaic Business Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
The newly developed reference cells provide Konica Minolta Sensing with a platform to promote the photovoltaic measurement and characterization business. KMSA's entry into this new market stems from a $20 million capital investment by Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc and Konarka Technologies to develop and distribute thin-film photovoltaics.
At this years show KMSA will announce a new program called the Technology Test Drive which aims at putting the newest cutting edge technology into the hands of research labs both commercial and academic for the purpose of real world use & evaluation for a predetermined time frame.
"We at KMSA are very excited to offer this new program to the PV community. Having a long and proven history in superior optics and light measurement technology, we feel that allowing users to experience and see the benefits of our products themselves is extremely important because we are the new comers to this market," said Lou Carulli, Marketing Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
Demand for green energy production and new higher efficiency materials continue to grow. As a global leader in measurement technology and instrumentation, Konica Minolta Sensing is further expanding its reach into this quickly growing market by using its expertise to quantify the results of these new materials and technologies.
In addition to the AK series reference cells and Technology Test Drive Program, KMSA will also be showcasing spectroradiometer offerings from Soma, IV measurement software from Sunrise and solar simulators from San-ei.
Product demonstrations will be held during the InterSolar North America Show at Konica Minolta Sensing's booth 5320.
http://www.konicaminolta.com/sensingusa/products/Solar-Measurement
