ROCHESTER HILLS – Energy Conversion Devices, the leading global
manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building
integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced that Dr.
Subhendu Guha, Senior Vice President of ECD and Chairman of United Solar
Ovonic, a wholly owned subsidiary of ECD, has been named the winner of the
PVSEC Award for R&D on Solar Photovoltaics.
Guha was announced the winner of the award on the opening day of
the 18th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference that
took place in Kolkata, India in January. The award honors individuals for
outstanding contributions to the development of science and technology of
photovoltaic solar energy conversion. The citation noted Guha’s
innovative contribution in the development and production of multi-junction
amorphous silicon-based materials, devices and products.
“I’m honored to receive this award. It is personally gratifying, and I
particularly appreciate the collaboration of my colleagues to carry out
cutting-edge research to develop products that have great societal values,”
said Guha.
Guha has written over 250 technical papers for publications in the
field of semiconductors and holds more than 30 patents. In addition, he
serves in many national and international photovoltaic committees,
including the Advisory Board of National Center for Photovoltaic — the
body responsible for directing and implementing the U.S. Department of
Energy’s strategy in photovoltaic. His work has received recognition from
the U.S. Department of Energy, Bright Lights Award, and the Discovery
Magazine, Environment Category. He was also the recipient of World
Technology award in 2005 in the Energy category.
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