3GSolar is developing third generation Dye Solar Cell (DSC) PV modules.
The 3GSolar team works closely with three internationally-renowned partners:
- The Bar Ilan Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (Israel):
Professor Arie Zaban, the leading researcher of dye cell technology in Israel, heads the Bar Ilan University Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. 3GSolar has at its disposal the services of Professor Zaban and his team, and access to relevant intellectual property. Bar Ilan University is an equity partner of 3GSolar.
- Solaronix (Switzerland):
3GSolar enjoys a close working relationship with Solaronix SA of Switzerland, the most experienced company in the dye cell industry, working at the forefront towards industrialization and commercialization of dye cell technology. Solaronix is affiliated with Professor Graetzel, originator of dye cell technology. Solaronix provides specialty chemicals and other products, engineering services and R&D support to the industry. 3GSolar has been working collaboratively with Solaronix under a formal joint-cooperative agreement since 2006.
- Professor David Cahen - Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel):
Professor David Cahen is The Rowland and Sylvia Schaefer Chair in Energy Research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Professor Cahen serves on our scientific advisory board.
3GSolar is working with a number of leading European scientists including Professor Michael Graetzel, inventor of the dye cell. Our close partnership with Prof. Graetzel takes place within the FP7 framework, an EU-funded research consortium.
3GSolar is funded by the USA based 
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, and the Israel Chief Scientist office.