Innovative New Products Spur Increase in OAI's Solar Simulator and I-V Tester Sales

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OAI's Solar Test Division announced a significant increase in sales.  Sales were spurred not only by increases in OAI's standard solar simulator line, but also by new innovative products.  In the last six months, OAI introduced an advanced 350 nm to 1800 nm Class AAA solar simulator ideal for multi-junction solar cell testing, a high current I-V tester, and a solar power meter.  OAI offers as standard, 50mm, 156 mm, 210 mm, and 300 mm simulators, low and high current I-V testers, test fixtures, and power meters with reference cells.  OAI worked with its customers to develop these new products as part of OAI's customer-centered approach.  OAI continues to develop new solar test products that assist companies in both R&D and production and are budget friendly at the same time.  The increase in OAI's Solar Test business is a clear indication that the market recognizes the value incorporated in OAI's approach.

"For almost 40 years, OAI has been a leader in the measurement and control of light," said Dr. Charles Turk, President of OAI.  "It is gratifying that we have been able to apply this expertise to the solar market and have seen the acceptance of our products by customers around the world," he added.  About 40% of OAI's products are exported demonstrating the acceptance of OAI's manufacturing philosophy of using standard modules to get superior specifications with cost effective pricing.  

OAI expanded its manufacturing facility at the beginning of 2011 to meet the increased demand for its products.  In addition, OAI set up a Solar Test Lab in its San Jose, CA facility.  OAI maintains its manufacturing and engineering in San Jose, CA.  Contact OAI at www.oainet.com or email at [email protected]

Please visit OAI at Intersolar North America Moscone West booth L302 in San Francisco, California from July 12-14, 2011 to see and learn about our products.

SOURCE OAI