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| 1982 |
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| Mass production of polycrystalline silicon solar cells begins. |
Kyocera launches the world's first mass production of polycrystalline silicon solar cells using the casting method.
Today polycrystalline silicon has become the mainstream method of solar power generation.
In the same year the company establishes an overseas business division,
and begins shipping solar modules to North America and Europe in the following year. |
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| 1984 |
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| Solar Energy Center established and visited by the King of Sweden |
The Solar Energy Center is established in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, as an integral part of Kyocera's development of solar batteries
and introduction of these products to society.
In 1985, the center is honored by a visit from King Gustav of Sweden. |
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| 1984 |
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| Industry's first illuminated traffic signs with built-in solar batteries released. |
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| 1983-1986 |
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| Contribution to community electrification |
In 1983, Kyocera donates a photovoltaic system to Kankoi Village in Pakistan,
and in 1985 a rural community electrification system to Gansu Province in China.
Another gift included a 6-kW solar-powered pump for an irrigation station in Thailand.
These examples of solar power generation's potential to improve life in rural areas have greatly increased our confidence. |
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| 1982 |
Started solar battery monument business. |
| 1984 |
Development and marketing of a new type of forced-circulator solar water heating system "Solar Power Station" that
drives circulation pumps with a built-in solar module (first in the world). |
| 1985 |
Started commissioned research for the Japan govt Sunshine Plan. |
| 1986 |
Developed and began marketing a solar ventilation system. |
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