HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To satisfy the
thriving demand for high performance solar products, AU Optronics
Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO)
announced today that it will introduce high efficiency and durable
solar solutions at Intersolar Europe 2016 from June 22 to 24 in Munich, Germany. In particular, AUO will
showcase a brand-new P-type mono-crystalline module featuring
superior power output, further consolidating AUO's leadership
position in providing high efficiency solar solutions.
This new SunVivo P-type mono-crystalline module applies
an advanced light capturing technology with enhanced material
design to reach an impressive power output of 314.8W,
gaining at least 2% more power than conventional P-type
counterparts.
AUO will present the SunForte 335W back-contact
module with high module efficiency of 20.9%. Last year the
SunForte was successfully employed by an AUO customer in a 20MW
ground-mounted project in Celano, Italy, creating a utility scale solar power
plant boasting one of the world's highest power density
ratings(*).
In addition, AUO will display a new multi-crystalline module
with blackish multi-crystalline cell and black frame. This
attractive SunPrimo module is fit for residential,
commercial and utility project purposes. The 4-Bus-Bar design also
reduces the likelihood of micro-cracks.
All three solar modules above are capable of being produced to
meet the most stringent standards of AUO's Diamond-Level Test
Conditions, which ask for solar modules to withstand as many as
1,000 hours of PID (Potential Induced Degradation) resistance test
at 85°C and 85% relative humidity.
AUO is a highly experienced and trusted provider of integrated
solar solutions. Previously its solar brand was called BenQ Solar.
Despite the brand name change, both the company and the team
remained the same to provide equally effective service offerings.
AUO will continue to deliver high efficiency and reliable solar
solutions, as well as strengthen its presence to help accelerate
green energy development and growth worldwide.
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Based on the available market research information as
of June 21, 2016.
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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is one of the world's leading providers
of optoelectronic solutions. AUO offers a full range of panel sizes
and comprehensive applications ranging from 1.2 inches to 85
inches. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience,
AUO continues to develop advanced display technologies of the next
generation. AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in
2008. By building a vertically integrated high-efficiency solar
value chain, AUO provides its customers with high-efficiency solar
solutions. AUO currently has global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, the U.S., Japan, South
Korea, Singapore,
the Netherlands, Czech and
Slovakia. Additionally, AUO is the
first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO has also been named to Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index from 2010 to 2015. AUO generated
consolidated revenues of NT$360.35
billion in 2015. For more information, please visit
AUO.com.
Safe Harbour Notice
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE:
AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above
news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the
statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based
on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the
time regarding matters including, among other things, future
revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes,
capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical
diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such
forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements, including risks related to the pace of development of
the flat panel display industry and the solar industry, the growth
in demand in those markets, acceptance of and demand for our
products, technological and development risks, competitive factors,
and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in
our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 21, 2016.