SKYShades & Konarka

Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Power Plastic®, a material that converts light to energy, and SKYShades®, one of the global leaders in supplying shade and tension membrane structures, today announced they have entered into a development agreement per a confidential memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the purpose of investigating the creation of photovoltaic electrical power for SKYShade products.

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Field Testing

In February 2008, field testing of Konarka's Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) 'Power Plastic' bonded to SKYShades' tensioned membrane structures officially commenced in the USA at sites in Florida and Massachusetts.

Applications

SKYShades' structures cover such a diverse range of market segments from stadiums, amphitheatres, car wash facilities, play ground equipment, car parks, restaurants etc.

Carbon Offsets

In addition to the 'Clean' 'Green' energy provided by SKYShades structures with OPV's attached they will also provide enormous additional value to businesses in the form of carbon offsets.

Selling To The Grid

Selling energy back to the grid -- commonly termed as a "feed in tariff" system.

Konarka Website

For additional information, visit http://www.konarka.com.