Montreal, Canada ( prsafe ) March 13, 2012 - Future Energy Solutions, a leading provider of components and engineering solutions for solar power and alternative energy, has announced the immediate availability of IXYS small solar panels.

The SLMD series and KXOB22 series are product lines of Solar Modules made of high efficiency monocrystalline solar cells, and are available in a range of sizes in tray, tube and box packaging. They are ideal for charging various battery powered and handheld consumer products such as mobile phones, cameras, PDAs, MP3-players and toys. They are also suitable for industrial applications such as wireless sensors, portable instrumentation and for charging emergency backup batteries.

More information about the IXYS small solar panels and other alternative energy solutions can be found at FutureEnergySolutions.com

About Future Energy Solutions

Future Energy Solutions is a division of Future Electronics, the third largest electronic components distributor in the world. Both companies operate in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Each region offers a state-of-art distribution center for component supply chain logistics as well as System Design Centers for custom designs and turnkey requirements.

Future Energy Solutions is a leading provider of components and engineering solutions vital to companies in the energy sector. We provide engineering resources, component and board-level design support along with supply chain logistics to promote and support the implementation of energy efficiency and alternative energy.

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon

Director, Corporate Communications

FUTURE ELECTRONICS

www.FutureElectronics.com

514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)

Fax: 514-630-2671

martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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