HSINCHU CITY, TAIWAN: AU Optronics Corp. is to proactively seek solutions in clean energy as one of its main future businesses.

The company explains that with its sound technology basis in the TFT-LCD sector and compatibility in numerous manufacturing processes, as well as technology maturity in thin film solar power, (converting efficiency has improved from 5~8 percent in the first generation to 8~10 percent in the second generation and even reached 10 percent and beyond in the third generation), AUO sees this as the right time to establish an "Energy Project Office" directly under the supervision of the President's office, marking an official statement of its holistic approach to green energy solutions.

The company will begin implementing these initiatives with third generation technology directly, starting with a pilot line in its Taichung site in 2009. This also marks a new forward-looking innovative operation model since the company was founded 12 years ago.

"AUO has been working diligently in providing consumers quality visual amusement. In addition to its ongoing efforts in TFT-LCD technology, AUO is now extending its innovations into the clean energy industry, seeking a win-win situation for CSR fulfillment in protecting the environment and promising green business opportunities for the TFT-LCD industry." said Dr. LJ Chen, President and COO of AUO, "We also welcome more people and companies to join us. Together, we can strive to advance Taiwan's green energy industry toward a more international level."