A little about EPIR, to calm your qualms on the little data available about SUNOVIA. Like I said: Forget Sunovia as it's a clean front required by the US State Dept when defense contractors go into the civilian or foreign markets...
EPIR's lab is actually within the confines of the military, their HQ as posted in the website is just "executive" representation to the US civilian market.
The DR will benefit from the technology b/c of two things: They need a controlled/safe environment to conduct a mid/large out of lab test under real conditions, as well as to use the new plant as a model to pitch their technology to highly coveted markets; the ones that need to know of the impact such new system brings before making multi-billion Dollar/Euro commitments.
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Company history and overview
EPIR Technologies, Inc. is a fast growing high technology company incorporated in the state of Illinois. Dr. Siva Sivananthan, director of the Microphysics Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, founded EPIR Technologies in 1998. EPIR Technologies’ business started with a focus on developing infrared materials for the US military and on research support for the defense industry in infrared imaging technology based on mercury cadmium telluride (MCT). Since 1998, EPIR has been working on an exciting line of products and services targeted toward the infrared sensor, biosensor and solar photovoltaic industries.
The infrared military market has been growing tremendously over the past few decades, and several emerging sectors in both the civilian and the military markets show significant potential for growth. The company's new infrared materials and device products will revolutionize mercury cadmium telluride based infrared technology and will provide much needed components for major defense contractors and commercial manufacturers alike for the production of infrared sensors and imagers at a reduced cost. The company has demonstrated several product concepts through cutting edge research performed under Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts and other private and government contracts.
EPIR Technologies has undertaken a major initiative in developing core competencies in the areas of biosensors, biological warfare detectors and bio-decontamination systems and has developed unique bio-sensing technologies for the detection of bio/chem agents in powders, in air, and in fluids. EPIR Technologies has successfully demonstrated a novel scheme for detecting biological warfare agents in HVAC systems and is currently in the process of prototyping the sensors based on this technology.
To preserve the earth for our children and for our nation’s security, it is necessary to greatly reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Solar power is the largest available renewable energy source; its use has been limited only by cost. Therefore, EPIR Technologies, Inc. has turned its attention to the low cost solar generation of electric power. EPIR Technologies has linked its unique expertise in the growth of semiconductor materials and in the design of devices with the expertise of Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. in the design of solar cell systems to partner in producing innovative low cost and high efficiency solar cell systems. Solar photovoltaic power promises clean, renewable energy. Innovative manufacturing methods are being developed by Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. and EPIR Technologies, Inc. to produce low-cost, high-efficiency multijunction solar cells, modules and systems for space, commercial and residential applications.
The Company fosters an innovative business process that uses a "Think Tank" methodology. The business development plan relies on a robust and dynamic teaming with our existing customer base, new customers and suppliers and on existing and potential business alliances. The management is actively developing a network of teams to strategically position EPIR operations so that continued rapid growth and market penetration are ensured.
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