Solar Junction

Acquired

World-record efficiency multi-junction solar cells

San Jose, United States · Founded 2007 · $39.4M raised

Employees
51–200
Founded
2007
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$39.4M
Last Round
$8.1M Venture RoundApr 2013
Rounds
3

About

Solar Junction was a San Jose-based manufacturer of high-efficiency III-V multi-junction solar cells based on its proprietary ASLAM (Advanced Step-graded Lattice-matched) materials technology. Founded in 2007, the company developed dilute-nitride multi-junction solar cells for concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems and space applications, achieving world-record solar cell efficiency of 44% in 2012. Solar Junction supplied CPV cells to customers including Amonix and positioned itself as the performance leader in the multi-junction cell market. The company raised approximately $33 million in venture funding before ceasing operations.

Summary

Solar Junction is a Clean energy company based in San Jose, United States, founded in 2007. It has raised $39.4M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $8.1M Venture Round round in Apr 2013. Investors include NEA, Taqnia International and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.

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AcquisitionJul 2014

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