Konarka Technologies has a future so bright, it's gotta use shades. The company (named after the Konarka temple of sun worship in Orissa, India) makes specialized photovoltaic materials used to convert light to energy. Its technology enables solar panels to be made from flexible plastic sheets called Power Plastic. Konarka Technologies has a broad portfolio of patents and technology licenses. Investors include 3i Group, Chevron, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and New Enterprise Associates. The company has raised more than $150 million in private equity funding and has also received government research grants. Konarka Technologies has operations in Asia, Austria, Germany, and the US.