SINONAR Corporation was founded in July, 1988, and is located in the Science-Based Industrial Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sinonar is the first and foremost company in Taiwan engaged in research, development and manufacture of amorphous silicon devices. Using the most advanced technology, Sinonar produces highly efficient solar cells and solar panels for indoor and outdoor applications, such as solar calculators, watches, radios, battery chargers, automobile ventilators, area lighting and photovoltaic power generating systems. The design and specifications of Sinonar's solar cells, panels, modules and systems can be tailored to customers' special requirements.

In February, 1994, Sinonar obtained the patent rights and started technology transfer from Materials Research Laboratories of the Industrial Technology Research Institute for producing Organic Photo Conductor (OPC) drums. Sinonar also received a government research contract in 1994 to produce OPC drums for laser printer applications. These ensure that Sinonar is a competitive, high-quality OPC drum manufacturer continuing to develop new OPC drums. New Product lines of OPC drums will further diversify Sinonar's business areas and contribute to the technological and economical developments of Taiwan.

Sinonar strives to produce high-quality products in diversified areas and to achieve long-lasting operations through research and development on new products and manufacturing technologies. The expansion of factory building and the addition of solar cell production equipment in 1994 resulted in a total plant area of 14,200 square meters and an annual production capacity of over 3 million peak watts. Sinonar is aiming to become a full-line producer in solar cells, panels, modules and photovoltaic systems for both indoor and outdoor applications.