Dec 21 2008
WREXHAM is Europe’s powerhouse when it comes to the production of cutting-edge green solar cells, the town’s AM claimed. Lesley Griffiths AM, was speaking following publication of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) annual Photovoltaics Status Report 2008.
The report refers to the hi-tech production at the Sharp Manufacturing UK factory at Llay, Wrexham. Photovoltaic (PV) technology uses a device such as a solar panel to produce electricity when exposed to light.
Mrs Griffiths said: “Sharp are world-leaders when it comes to solar cell technology. This report confirms the importance of Sharp to Wrexham and Wales’ economy not just now but in the future. “Outside of Japan, the company have only three module factories involved in solar cell production. Their plant in Wrexham is the only one in Europe.
That is why Wrexham can justifiably be described as the powerhouse of solar energy in Europe when it comes to producing PV cells.”