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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-A
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
ASTROPOWER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 51-0315869
(State of Incorporation ( I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
Solar Park
Newark, Delaware 19716-2000
(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $ .01 per share
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ITEM 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered
A description of the Securities to be registered hereunder are
incorporated by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(No. 333-42591) filed on December 18, 1997.
ITEM 2. Exhibits
1. Specimens or copies of each security to be registered hereunder,
and
2. Copies of all constituent instruments defining the rights of the
holders of each class of such securities, including any contracts
or other documents which limit or qualify the rights of such
holders;
are incorporated by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (No. 333-42591) filed on December 18, 1997.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
AstroPower, Inc.
January 23, 1998
By /S/ Thomas J. Stiner
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/S/ Thomas J. Stiner
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer