Montreal, Canada ( prsafe ) March 9, 2012 - Future Energy Solutions, a leading provider of components and engineering solutions for solar power and alternative energy, has announced the immediate availability of Small Solar Panels from Clare, a subsidiary of IXYS.

Featuring monocrystalline silicon technology and high mechanical robustness, Clare's small solar panels have high efficiency for both indoor and outdoor applications, and are available in a reflow solderable sealed SMD package.

Richard Ankcorn, Strategic Business Manager for Future Energy Solutions explains, "Our global resources include industry experts providing customers with the latest information and comprehensive support, in choosing products and designing systems to meet their solar power and alternative energy needs. Our teams are engaged with local and international industry focus groups helping to define and apply the latest solar power technology and standards across the world."

More information about Clare 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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