Inauguration of SUNRISE

The SUNRISE (Semiconductors Using Nanostructures for Record increased in Solar-cell Efficiency) Solar Project installation was unveiled today. This represents the culmination of three years of research and development for its consortium members: the University of Ottawa, the National research Council of Canada, Cyrium Technologies, Opel International and Université de Sherbrooke. This project was funded by NSERC, the National Research Council and Business Development Bank of Canada. The inauguration ceremony took place at the National Research Council of Canada. The presence of honoured members of Canada’s parliament and of the solar technology research and business institutions is a recognition of the importance of the involvement of Canada in the field of renewable technology. The event was covered by several media likeWorld of Photovoltaics,The Ottawa Citizen,Market Watch,Ottawa Business Journal,SmartGrid, Sys-con media, and The University of Ottawa News Releases and Announcements.