Solar Cells Hellas Group Solar Cells Hellas Group entered the PV sector dynamically by completing an investment of the order of 100 million Euros in the Industrial Zone of Patras, Greece, for the industrial production of wafers, cells and modules with a total annual capacity of 60MWp. The Group consists of two production facilities, both located in the Industrial Zone of Patras and founded in 2005. Production of wafers and cells started in the second half of 2008 and module production is scheduled for the second quarter of 2009. The buildings, covering an area of 14000m2, located on privately owned land of 21700m2 house state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring production of the highest international standards. In full capacity the production lines will employ about 230 people. Apart from production, the Group is also active in providing high quality professional solutions for the realization of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) projects, including technical and financial services, energy saving solutions and design, construction, operation and maintenance of PV plants. Solar Cells Hellas is also investing in its own technology. With five subsidiary companies (Solar Concept, Spes Solaris, Solar Datum, Utilitas Solaris and 4 «?» Energiaki) 27MWp of PV plants are in the process of development and installation on privately owned fields in Greece. The company is a member of EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association) and HELAPCO (Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies), thus being able to follow but also influence the national and international policy developments in the sector. The Group also participates in International Scientific Councils and Committees like the EU PV Technology Platform. The aim of Solar Cells Hellas Group is to contribute to the dissemination of PV technology, providing high quality products at competitive prices and to play a leading role in the Greek market while enjoying a major international presence.