Toshiba reinforces programs for commercial satellites

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Toshiba will make investments in FY 1998 and FY 1999 for the mass production of commercial satellites. A part of the money would be used in expanding its Cosmic Building, where its satellites are assembled and tested. Toshiba wants commercial satellite activities to account for 30% of its total satellite business by FY 2000. The company will also expand operations at its Keihin plant in Yokohama, which assembles satellites, and at its Komukai plant in Kawasaki City, which produces solar cell paddles.

Communications Satellites, Use of Funds

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Sharp applies space technology for more reliable solar cells

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Worlds leading solar cell producer, Sharp Corp., is also a leader in solar energy related technologies. Sharps intention to reduce solar cell thickness as a possible measure of overcoming materials shortage problem, is described. Use of microcrystalline thin-film solar cells is discussed.

Product quality, Electric services, Space Research and Technology, Space Science Applicatns & Tech, Quality management, Technology application, Space technology, Solar cells, Solar batteries, Solar energy industry, Sharp Corp. (Osaka, Japan)

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Global use of solar power systems rises; makers step up production

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The increase in the total installed capacity of photovoltaic systems worldwide, its usage and the advantages it provides are discussed.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Capacity, Satellite Solar Power Stations, Photovoltaic power generation

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