Oct. 2002

E-Ton Solar founded, focusing on manufacturing crystalline solar cells.

Feb. 2003

First pilot production of high efficiency solar cells gets underway.

Oct. 2003

Mass production of 5'' mono-crystalline solar cell commences.

Aug. 2006

Establishment of Gloria Solar, a joint venture between E-Ton Solar, Acer, Yulon Motor Co and

Hsin Chong Machinery to develop solar-powered sunroofs for vehicles.

Dec. 2006

Won the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2006 award, which recognizes E-Ton Solar

as one of Asia Pacific's top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in terms of annual revenue growth.

Feb. 2007

Signed a three-year collaborative research agreement with the University of New South Wales

(UNSW) to develop high-efficiency solar cells for commercial release.

Jun. 2007

Acquired a 100 percent stake in US-based silicon wafer supplier Adema Technologies Inc

for US$153.7 million.

Oct. 2008

Achieves technological breakthrough with the launch of the USE 18plus, an advanced silicon

solar cell with an average conversion efficiency of 18%.