California-based
eSolar,
which
develops
projects
using
its
modular
power-tower
technology
relying
on
pre-fabricated
components
to
speed
installation,
says
Sanmina's
manufacturing
and
supply
chain
expertise
will
help
it
expand.
The
companies
also
plan
a
joint
engineering
effort.
"As
we
continue
to
pursue
large-scale
solar
projects
worldwide,
we
need
a
partner
who
will
optimize
our
products
for
manufacturability,
scalability
and
cost-efficiency,"
says
Gary
Breton,
eSolar
senior
vice
president
of
operations.
"Their
expertise
will
enable
manufacturing
cost
reductions
allowing
eSolar
to
become
even
more
cost-competitive."
Sanmina,
also
based
in
California,
serves
the…
