Cardiff, Wales and Osaka, Japan – March 19, 2008 – G24 Innovations Limited (G24i), the UK solar energy pioneer, has announced the appointment of leading international solar research scientist Shozo Yanagida to its advisory board. Mr Yanagida, the Emeritus Professor of Osaka University and a guest professor at the University’s Centre for Advanced Science and Innovation, is recognised as a world authority on solar technologies having spent over 35 years specialising in the subject.
G24i is the world's first company to produce commercial grade Dye-Sensitised Thin Film solar cells, a technology that was first developed eighteen years ago. The cells don't contain silicon, are extremely lightweight, durable and unique in that they produce electricity in low light and indoor conditions. G24i's technology will make solar a viable energy option for new geographies and industries.
Professor Yanagida will join other internationally renowned members of the business and scientific communities on the G24i advisory board, including Professor Michael Graetzel, inventor of the Dye-Sensitised Thin Film cell and winner of the 2006 World Technology Award, Robert Swan OBE, polar explorer and founder of climate change organisation 2041 and Damian Miller, CEO of solar energy provider Orb Energy. Robert M Hertzberg a former Speaker of the California State Assembly is Chairman of the company.
Commenting, Robert Hertzberg, Chairman of G24i, said: “I am delighted that Professor Yanagida has accepted our offer to join the advisory board of G24 Innovations. He is one of the preeminent figures of the international scientific community and his appointment will be of great benefit to us as we continue to develop pioneering solar technology in the coming years.”
Shozo Yanagida commented: “In recent times G24 Innovations has been at the very forefront of the solar technology revolution and I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to work with the company. Dye-Sensitised Thin Film solar cells have the ability to transform everyday life for people across the globe; this is a very exciting time.”
G24i is developing a wide range of applications for its technology, including mobile telephones rechargers, portable electronics, clothing, tents, and building materials.
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Biography of Shozo Yanagida
2004 - Ongoing: Emeritus Professor, Osaka University
2004 - Ongoing: Guest Professor, Centre for Advanced Science and Innovation, Osaka University
2001 - Ongoing: Trustee of the Association for the Progress of New Chemistry
2005 - 2007: Guest Professor of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
2004 - 2006: Guest Professor of Kwansei Gakuin University
1987 - 2004: Full Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
1980: Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
1970: Ph.D, Osaka University
1966: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
1966: Master Degree of Engineering, Osaka University
1964: Bachelor of Engineering, Osaka University
About G24i
G24 Innovations (G24i), a UK based company, is the world’s first to commercially manufacture next generation Dye-Sensitized Thin Film solar cells, an alternative to traditional silicon solar cells.
Dye-Sensitized Thin Film solar cells are unique in that they are extremely lightweight, durable, and produce electricity in low-light and indoor conditions. As a result, G24i’s advanced solar cells are perfect for powering mobile electronic devices such as mobile telephones, cameras, and portable LED lighting systems.
On a larger scale, G24i’s flexible thin film integrates effectively into clothing, tents, electronic advertising displays, and works well for indoor building integrated photovoltaic systems where local regulation requires on site generation or significant energy efficiency measures.
G24i’s proprietary high speed roll-to-roll manufacturing process allows for large volume production at our 23 acre, 187,000 square foot facility. Further information at: www.g24i.com.
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