Dyesol Wins Inaugural Innovation Award from Clean Energy Council

Queanbeyan, Australia – 26 July 2012 – Australian clean-tech company, Dyesol Limited (ASX: DYE) (OTCQX: DYSOY) (FBW: D5I.F), has won the inaugural Innovation category at the 2012 Clean Energy Council Industry Awards.

Received in front of 700 industry colleagues during the Clean Energy Week Conference in Sydney last night, the Council applauded Dyesol for “ground breaking development in the development of Dye Solar Cell Technology” which saw the company take the top prize in the new category created to recognise demonstrated excellence and leadership in innovation and research in the clean energy industry.

Dyesol Director Gordon Thompson said: “This prestigious award is a great tribute to the hard work of the Dyesol team and our partners in Australia and across the world. We are delighted to be recognised for our innovation and we are very focused on the next stage of commercialisation of our technology.”

Dyesol is a global supplier of Dye Solar Cell (DSC) materials, technology and know-how.  DSC is a third generation photovoltaic technology enabling metal, glass and polymeric based products in the building, transport and electronics sectors to generate clean electricity and improve energy efficiency.

The Company supplies photovoltaic enabling technology and materials to manufacturers seeking to value-add photovoltaic capability into their products, such as glass building façade or steel roofing products.
 
About  DYESOL Limited

Dyesol is a global supplier of Dye Solar Cell (DSC) materials, technology and know-how.  DSC is a photovoltaic technology enabling metal, glass and polymeric based products in the building, transport and electronics sectors to generate energy and improve energy efficiency.  Dyesol partners with leading multinational companies who possess significant market share and established routes-to-market.  The company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (DYE), the German Open Market (D5I.F), and is trading on the OTCQX (DYSOY) through its depositary BNY Mellon.  Learn more:  www.dyesol.com   Subscribe to Mailing List and eNewsletter here.
 
About the Technology – DYE SOLAR CELLS

DSC technology can best be described as ‘artificial photosynthesis’ using an electrolyte, a layer of titania (a pigment used in white paints and tooth paste) and ruthenium dye deposited on glass, metal or polymer substrates. Light striking the dye excites electrons which are absorbed by the titania to become an electric current. Compared to conventional silicon based photovoltaic technology, Dyesol’s technology has lower cost and embodied energy in manufacture, it produces electricity more efficiently even in low light conditions and can be directly incorporated into buildings by replacing conventional glass panels or metal sheets rather than taking up roof or extra land area.

About the Clean Energy Council Awards

The Clean Energy Council Awards are hosted as part of Clean Energy Week, 25-27 July 2012.  The awards include seven technical award categories (formerly the ATRAA Awards) and two previously created categories for business community engagement and media as well as a new award for innovation and research.  All categories celebrate excellence and leadership in the Australian clean energy industry.  The Clean Energy Council Industry Awards provide the opportunity for demonstrated excellence and leadership in the industry to be recognised.
 
About the Clean Energy Council
 
Clean Energy Week is presented by the Clean Energy Council.  The Clean Energy Council is the peak body representing Australia’s clean energy sector. It is an industry association made up of more than 600 member companies operating in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency.  The CEC’s members are involved in the development of clean energy technologies such as bioenergy, cogeneration, energy efficiency, geothermal, hydro, solar, solar hot water, marine and wind.

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Media & Investor Relations Contacts:
Australia    Viv Hardy, Callidus PR   Tel: +61(0)2 9283 4113 or +61 (0)411 208 951
Dyesol Headquarters    Angela Geary, Dyesol Brand Manager  Tel:  +61 (0)2 6299 1592
Germany & Europe    Eva Reuter, DR Reuter Investor Relations   Tel:  +49 177 605 8804

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