NSG Group to start production of solar energy glass in China with SYP

In an effort to meet the demands of the Chinese thin film solar energy industry, the NSG Group is joining forces with local partner Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Co., Ltd. to start production of the Group's NSG TEC solar energy products in China, according to an Aug. 8 release.

The NSG/SYP joint venture facility in Changshu already uses NSG proprietary online coating technology to manufacture Pilkington Energy Advantage. This technology will now be upgraded for the manufacture of NSG TEC products, with shipments from Changshu expected to begin in January 2012.