Sanmina-SCI partners with eSolar for next generation CPV technology

eSolar and Sanmina-SCI advised that they had entered a partnership that will combine the companies’ proficiency in solar thermal energy solutions, local content-optimized component design and manufacturing for utility-scale power plants. Sanmina-SCI noted that it plans to work with eSolar to enhance the company’s solar collector system product offering, which is currently being used in operating CSP facilities.

“Sanmina-SCI's global reach perfectly match eSolar's demonstrated advantage in simple, reliable hardware and industry-leading system software. As we continue to pursue large-scale solar projects worldwide, we need a partner who will optimize our products for manufacturability, scalability and cost-efficiency,” said Gary Breton, senior vice president of operations for eSolar. “Their expertise will enable manufacturing cost reductions allowing eSolar to become even more cost-competitive.”