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Issue 11 | September 2011 EU PVSEC SPECIAL EDITION books to bill prorgram summary
IPVEA Books to Bill data summary for the first half of 2011 During the first part of 2011 there has been a slowdown in the global PV industry’s rate of growth. PV equipment orders have been gradually falling, according to data generated by the exclusive Books to Bill program launched by VLSI Research and International PV Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPVEA).
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June was the six consecutive month where the book-to-bill ratio was below 1.00. In June suppliers of PV manufacturing equipment received new orders amounting to $1,108 million, while recognizing revenues of $1,421 million for equipment shipped to customers. This resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 0.78. According to VLSI Research, the data suggests that large order backlogs should ensure relatively high sales for the remainder of the year, though some of these orders are at risk of cancellation if sales of modules and panels do not recover within the next few months. Book-to-bill data – where a ratio of less than one indicates falling demand and a ratio of greater than one shows growth – is used widely by the semiconductor industry to measure market growth rates and trends. Such data is proving invaluable for the PV equipment industry. IPVEA members all receive a monthly consolidated reported from the program.
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Last issue we were pleased to announce several of IPVEA’s media partnerships. These included: • • • • •
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Energy 2.0 provides information about markets, strategies and technologies for the energy of the future, breaking new ground in the way content is conveyed. Whether it is the industry and technology magazine Energy 2.0 or energy2.0week, the Energy 2.0 KOMPENDIUM or the online portal www.energy20.net The magazine’s distribution is approximately 20,409 copies per issue. Readership includes corporate management, R&D, design engineering, engineering, planning, project set-up, testing, quality assurance and maintenance and product management and distribution.
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CV Energia is a Spanish language website serving the renewable energy industry. It also publishes monthly newsletters with a distribution list of about 5700. Readership encompasses, investors and owners, engineering offices, power generation managers, installation companies, manufacturers and equipment distributors, government institutions and city councils, Shopping centres and sports arenas. www.grupoyebenes.com
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INSIDE IPVEA
IPVEA Board of Directors elections at EU PVSEC Elections are taking place on 7th September 2011 at the next IPVEA members meeting. The meeting will take place in hall B3, room Kopenhagen 3, from 08.3011.00. The following board members have reached the end of their first (three year) term: Sven E. Jarby, president (Oerlikon) Andreas Schöni, secretary (Ecolution Engineering) Steffen Günther, treasurer (Reis Robotics) Richard Grundmüller, vice treasurer (InnoLas) Stefan Schiller, vice president (Schiller Automation) Sven Jarby, Steffen Günther and Stefan Schiller will each be running for a second (three year) term. Richard Grundmüller and Andreas Schöni will be stepping down. Elke Hoffmann (Jonas & Redmann Group) is nominated for the role of vice treasurer and Ortrun Aßländer (ACI ecoTec) is nominated for the role of secretary on the IPVEA board of directors. Carsten Busch (ABB Automation), Patrick Binkowska (Leybold Optics) and Ludgar Wahlers (ISRA Solar Vision) will be remaining on the board as their terms are not yet completed. On behalf of all of its members, IPVEA would like to take this opportunity to thank both Richard and Andreas for their work and commitment these past three years.
Elke Hoffmann Jonas & Redmann Group
Ortrun Aßländer ACI ecoTec
Andreas Schöni Ecolution Engineering
Richard Grundmüller InnoLas GmbH
Europe address: IPVEA, P.O. Box 1610, D-63406, Hanau, Germany US address: IPVEA, P.O. Box 771507, Orlando, Florida 32877, USA, Tel: +1 407 856 9100 Asia address: IPVEA, Rm 603, APEC Plaza, 49 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2623 2317 Managing Director: Bryan Ekus. ekus@ipvea.com Registration Number: Court Hanau VR 31714 IPVEA International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) has used uses its best efforts to ensure that all the information in this publication is up-to-date. Any warranty to the correctness and actuality can not be assumed. IPVEA reserves the right to make changes or additions to the information made available at any time without notice. © 2010 International Photovoltaic Equipment Association. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or part, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of IPVEA.
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IPVEA Board of Directors President Sven E. Jarby (Oerlikon) Secretary Andreas Schöni (Ecolution Engineering) Treasurer Steffen Guenther (Reis Robotics) Assistant Treasurer Richard Grundmüller (InnoLas GmbH) Vice President Stefan Schiller (Schiller Automation) Vice President Patrick Binkowska (Leybold Optics) Board Member Carsten Busch (ABB Automation) Board Member Ludgar Wahlers (ISRA Solar Vision) Managing Director Bryan Ekus
IPVEA Supervisory Board Members IPVEA’s Articles of Association requires the organisation to have a separate supervisory board to oversee the Executive Board. The group meets once or twice a year typically during the time of a trade show. Current supervisory board members are: Dan Murray Targray Technology International Jan-Paul van Maaren BTU International Elke Hoffman Jonas & Redmann Group GmbH Frank Tinnefeld Gebr. Schmid GmbH + Co Peter Kiemstedt KUKA Systems GmbH Ortrun Aßländer ACI-ecotec Helmut Schilling Singulus/Stangl Solar Antonio Schmidt Manz Automation Werner Bucholtz Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
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PV Matrix explained What is the PV Matrix? What are the benefits?
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The IPVEA Matrix illustrates and links the complete PV value chain by separating solar technology into five main segments: 1. Silicon 2. Thin Film 3. Organic 4. Research and development (R&D) 5. Installation and power generation Each segment expands to show categories within that technology and simplifies the process of finding specific information and identifying key suppliers.
1. Enhance sales opportunities and leads PV producers, project developers, investors and other organisations are able to access the PV Matrix, which is designed to provide more in-depth information and coverage than a directory.
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5. In-depth resource Access the latest data and information on PV industry suppliers, including company overviews, in-depth product information supported by images, videos, data sheets, white papers, brochures and more, online and anywhere.
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IPVEA the benefits How can you be listed? Become a registered member of IPVEA today and as part of your membership benefits you will be set up with an account that enables you to add your organisation to the PV Matrix. Otherwise, simply complete the registration form on the website and a PV Matrix specialist will contact you within hours with more information.
Since its founding in 2008, IPVEA has turned into an actionbased centralized voice for PV manufacturing demonstrating that there’s strength in numbers. Our collective bargaining already has resulted in show organizers to acknowledge the needs of PV equipment manufacturers, who – before the creation of IPVEA – generally were not taken into account by other players in the solar energy industry.
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IPVEa & EU PVSEC present 2011 PV Production Forum
for the second time, the international Photovoltaic equipment Association (iPveA) and the eu PvSec jointly present the one-day Pv Production forum, focusing on the industrial production of solar cells and modules. iPveA members will lead the forum along with other industry experts from manufacturers and suppliers of Pv fabrication equipment and related raw materials.
PV Production Forum Program - tuesday 6th September 2011 Market Session 08:30 - 11:45
Silicon Session 13:30 - 18:00
thin-Film Session 13:30 - 18:00
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Status of the global Equipment and Materials market for PV factories in the world John West, President, VlSI research
Considerations about the return on investment (ROI) for online analyzers in the polysilicon production Akbar Tellenbach, Product Marketing, Siemens
Deposition of backside passivation layers in mass production Thomas Hengst, CSO, roth & rau
FAB Manager Panel Discussion Moderator: Mark Osborne, Senior Editor, PV-tECH Magazine
Optimized Handling and Automation in Wafer and Cell Mass Manufacturing Roland Wertz, Group Leader, Fraunhofer IPa
Reducing manufacturing cost/Wp through smart and forward-thinking factory planning, design & construction Novel structuring solution for solar cells Helfried Weinzerl, Business Development via etching paste deposited in a dispensing Manager Solar PV, CH2M HIll process Andreas Reischl, Product Manager PV, Panel Session - Equipment Executive SCHIllEr aUtoMatIoN Roundtable Discussion Moderator: Markus Hoehner, CEO, Fully integrated tracking in the PV industry Hoehner research & Consulting Group Sylvère Leu, Chief Innovation Officer, Meyer Burger technology Integrated PV value chain - a smarter approach to success Latest flexible automation versus manual Christian Seider, Solar Industry Leader Europe, work in mass production of cell- and modules IBM Sales and Consulting Carsten Busch, Head of Solar PV, aBB automation
tuesday 6th September 08:30 - 18:00 Entry valid with registration for the 26th EU PVSEC Conference or Special one Day admission for EU PVSEC Parallel Events
Vertical Integration – Benefits and Limitations Klaus Eberhardt, Technology Manager PV, M+W Germany Advanced equipment for thin film PV coatings on glass Jörg Hahn, Manager Sales & Marketing Solar Division, leybold optics Gas Purification for Photovoltaics Gerd Hesser, Business Development Photovoltaics, Pall Line concepts for thin film solar lines Egbert Wenninger, Vice President Sales, Grenzebach Maschinenbau CIGSSe absorber formation equipment for high scale production Dr. Dionysios Kolovos-Vellianitis, Product Manager - Solar Thin Films, Singulus technologies
Modelling to determine the most favourable soldering parameters in respect to cell efficiency Joachim Ufheil, Process Technology Specialist, Efficiency improvements and Somont shorter return on investment on Thin Film PV modules Solar Cell Conductive Film (SC) Thomas Umschlag, Head of sales cleanroom Arnout Peters, Product Manager, systems, Manz Sony Chemicals Europe High Quality Modules Production with 100% In-Line Testing Jean Revel, R&D Engineer, Komax Solar
In-line monitoring of layer thickness and composition of CIGS and CdTe thin-film layers Steffen Uredat, R&D Department, laytec in-line
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Italy’s largest PV module plant opened by M+W Group’s customer in July m+w Group’s customer 3Sun inaugurated its new Pv module plant in catania, southern italy. 3Sun is a joint venture between enel Green Power, Sharp and STmicroelectronics. The company appointed M+W Group as general contractor to convert the former semiconductor fab into a PV module factory, which is now operational for the production of the first modules for certification and samples. The 3SUN factory will be Italy’s largest PV panel manufacturing plant, with a final production output of 480 MW. M+W Group’s role as general contractor covered the engineering, procurement and construction work for the factory conversion and included the upgrading of a trigeneration energy centre to supply the plant with combined power, heating and cooling generation. The centre will produce about 10 MW of electrical energy plus 10 MW of thermal energy recovered for cooling and for heating. The contract also included the automation system for the glass handling interfacing through robots, lifters and conveyors to the Sharp production line and logistics. To enable 3SUN to start production as quickly as possible M+W Group has converted the existing empty semiconductor manufacturing complex with an area of about 100,000 sq m, over half of which is for manufacturing and logistics. M+W Group’s contract with 3SUN was signed in August 2010 and industrial mass production will start in September or October 2011. In the PV industry M+W Group has engineered and constructed PV plants totalling more than 10 GW in capacity. M+W Group GmbH is the holding company with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. In 2010 M+W Group generated an order intake of €2.1 billion and revenues of nearly €1.8 billion. www.mwgroup.net
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oerlikon Solar wins the first order of a 120 mw micromorph line for making thin-film silicon modules oerlikon Solar has received the first order of a turnkey 120 mw micromorph production line (ThinfabTm) for manufacturing thin-film silicon modules. The order, in June, came from a new customer in Asia that is already active in the renewable energy sector and has decided to enter the thin-film silicon technology in a large capacity.
“Our customer chose Oerlikon ThinFabTM technology due to low module costs, competitive energy efficiency especially under real operational conditions, and because we offer a clean-tech, cadmiumfree solution. This first 120-MW-ThinFabTM order underlines the potential of our solar business,” Helmut Frankenberger, CEO Oerlikon Solar. Oerlikon’s solar technology has further potential to increase efficiency and productivity, demonstrated by ThinFabTM lab world record cell with an efficiency of 11.9%. Modules made on the line are suitable for all types of roof and open space applications and their attractive design and transparency makes them applicable for building-integrated PV (BIPV) applications. Since the launch of ThinFabTM, Oerlikon Solar has successfully sold some upgrade orders to existing customers. This new order is the first one for a complete 120 MW production line. The delivery of this ThinFabTM with an annual production capacity of around 850,000 solar modules will begin in early 2012. The production line will be installed in Asia.
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Meyer Burger to supply GCl in China for orders worth more than CHF160 million
meyer burger ltd has won additional orders for high precision wire saws and wafer inspection systems from Jiangsu Gcl Silicon material Technology development co., ltd.
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day4 energy’s licensed manufacturing partner Gebäude-Solarsysteme expands product line
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Day4 Energy inc (which acquired aCi Ecotec in 2010), a leading global provider of solar photovoltaic (Pv) products and solutions, has completed the integration its process equipment into the existing production line of Gebäude-Solarsysteme Gmbh (GSS). GSS, a supplier of specialized, building-integrated PV (BIPV) applications, is manufacturing advanced solar modules that use the Day4 DNA PV cell, an exclusive design and component of Day4 DNA technology which is delivered to the market through licensed cell manufacturing partners. Day4 DNA PV cells do not require soldering, and virtually eliminate PV cell energy losses after module lamination.
GCL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The wire saws from MB Wafertec and the inspection systems from Hennecke Metrology Systems are for the manufacture of the high-grade quality multi-crystalline solar wafers required by GCL-Poly to meet its production targets and customer needs. MB Wafertec and Hennecke are part of the Meyer Burger Technology Group. GCL-Poly is China’s largest and one of the world’s leading polysilicon and wafer suppliers and also a top green energy enterprise in China. The company has chosen Meyer Burger as a preferred supplier of advanced PV technologies and highly integrated systems.
Included in their new product line, GSS’s 48 cell multi-crystalline solar PV modules featuring Day4 Energy’s patented stay powerful™ and live-long™ technologies. Featuring exceptional field performance and high power density, this product line enables GSS to expand its existing roof-integrated product offering and take advantage of strong demand for premium performance PV modules in small to medium size roof top applications throughout Europe. A long-time partner of Day4 Energy and one of Germany’s oldest and most respected PV companies, GSS is now well positioned to effectively target the high growth market for roof-top installations in Germany and throughout Europe. www.day4energy.com
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PV equipment suppliers target opportunities in India
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Several Pv equipment suppliers, including Spire and meyer Burger, are taking steps to develop india’s solar Pv market potential.
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spire Corporation has received a contract for a module production line from an Indian customer Spire will supply Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments (REIL), in Jaipur, with a 12 MW semi-automated PV module production line. Spire has worked with REIL, providing the company with PV manufacturing equipment, over many years. According to CEO Roger Little, Spire is investing in capturing more business in India including increasing its resource in its Bangalore office and strengthening ties with local manufacturing and component suppliers. Spire is also preparing to secure opportunities offered by the South Korean PV market, announcing in June a partnership with JEIS Holdings, in Gyeonggi-do province, to represent Spire’s solar products and services throughout the country. www.spirecorp.com With the foundation of meyer burger india private ltd the Swiss meyer burger group is continuing to reinforce its international presence. With the inauguration of the subsidiary in Pune, Meyer Burger is continuing and expanding relationships within India. ‘The strongly growing Indian market for photovoltaics offers enormous potential’, says Sunil Raibagi, Director of Meyer Burger India, ‘so it’s important that our
group establishes a local competence centre here.’ ‘With the new location in Pune, we are closer to our customers and we can directly offer our broad portfolio of offers from single products to highly integrated systems’, says Claudio Gisep, Meyer Burger Sales Manager India. With its range of products and services, Meyer Burger covers critical technology steps in the photovoltaic value chain and therefore appeals to a broad clientele in India. Customers in India will be served by experienced and trained Meyer Burger experts at the new sales and service hub in Pune with immediate effect. The local presence will simplify direct contact to the group’s extensive sales and service network covering solar, semiconductor and optics. www.meyerburger.com DECkEr anlagenbau has announced a partner to support its market development ambitions in India. DECKER’s partner, AWS, has an extensive network that encompasses contacts to Indian authorities to decision-makers of Indian PV companies. According to Markus Amendt, AWS MD, it is the right decision for DECKER to establish an early appearance in the Indian market, to participate in the long-term growth of the region’s PV market. www.decker-anlagenbau.de/ PV equipment supplier 3W power also reports strong prospects in India, with its subsidiary AEG Power Solutions having booked more than 25 MW of orders in the first half of 2011. www.aegps.com
The name change is part of the hightech engineering company’s efforts to communicate its expanded range of expertise and its development from a specialist for automation solutions to a supplier of integrated production systems. www.manz.com
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Meyer Burger public tender offer of roth & rau aG – antitrust clearance by the Chinese antitrust authorities received on 2 August 2011 meyer burger technology ltd announced that the ministry of commerce of the People’s republic of china confirmed in writing the antitrust clearance of its takeover of roth & rau AG and the associated merging of the two companies. The antitrust clearance by the Chinese antitrust authorities was the final condition that had remained open in the public tender offer. This is now fulfilled and settlement of the offer and payment of the offer price was effected on 9 August 2011.
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leybold optics itW acquires reorganises, with strong Despatch industries in July illinois tool Works inc itW announced the focus on solar PV acquisition of despatch industries, a leading provider of vacuum system manufacturer leybold optics has split into two independent business units: optics and glass & solar, as part of a strategy jointly launched by the company’s ceo, Kurt håkansson, and cfo, Jürgen Schneider.
thermal processing equipment for the solar, carbon fibre and other thermal technology markets. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
Patrick Binkowska will be managing the Glass & Solar division. He has extensive experience in the photovoltaic field and previously held the position of Head of Unit Photovoltaic at Singulus Technologies AG.
With full-year 2011 revenues expected to exceed $200 million, Despatch Industries products include solar cell firing furnaces, carbon fibre process ovens and thermal processing equipment. Despatch furnaces and industrial ovens primarily serve customers in the solar energy, advanced materials and electronics industries. The company, founded in 1902, is located in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Antonio Requena, with more than 20 years of international experience for Leybold Optics, is now the responsible managing director of the Optics Division for marketing the deposition systems for precision optics, ophthalmic lens coating, the automotive and the electronics industry.
Steve Martindale, executive vice president of ITW, said: “As a leader in thermal processing, Despatch provides us with immediate access to attractive and high growth industries such as solar and carbon fibre as well as the opportunity to extend sales of certain of our existing products into these new markets.”
The portfolio of the Glass & Solar division contains vacuum systems for the photovoltaic industry for thin film systems (a-Si/µc-Si, CIGS, CIGS-Flex, CdTe) and machines for architectural glass coating, displays and other large-area applications.
“This is an exciting opportunity for Despatch employees and customers as it will allow us to accelerate our growth and innovation under the global umbrella and strength of ITW,” said Patrick Peyton, Despatch CEO.
Furthermore, Leybold Optics is simplifying the technology transfer in the thin film field “Research & Development to Production”. Modular lab systems, which are technologically identical to and also have the same process sequences as the large production systems, only differ in terms of the format of the substrate materials. Results from the “small” laboratory systems can be simply transferred to new or existing production lines.
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In the future Leybold Optics will be concentrating on the two organisations within the company: Optics and Glass & Solar. Although systems and markets of the units rarely overlap, synergies will still be used for the development of future products. Leybold Optics’ goal is to remain one of the leading companies with pathbreaking products in the fields of sputtering, PEVCD, plasma assisted evaporation, automation and software. A major priority of Leybold Optics will also be global service. “Establishing the Glass & Solar division reflects the higher priority we are giving to photovoltaics within our company. By means of the continuous innovative further development of our technologies in the thin film and architecture glass fields, Leybold Optics is making an important contribution to improving our living conditions and protecting natural resources; also, the high quality products are contributing to sustainability within our society,” comments Kurt Håkansson.
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Jonas & redmann establishes China subsidiary Jonas & redmann group is setting up a subsidiary in charge of service and sales in china’s economic powerhouse of Suzhou. From 1 August 2011 Jonas & Redmann (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. is responsible for all the group’s sales and service activities in China. ‘Asian customers are very interested in automation solutions made in Germany. In recent years our technologies for the photovoltaic industry have become well established on the Asian market. We are responding to the very good development in business figures in China by founding the new service location,’ says Dr Hans Georg Isert, MD Jonas & Redmann International. The Suzhou operation builds on Jonas & Redmann’s existing Asian presence through subsidiaries in Korea and Taiwan. Asia accounts more than 80% of Jonas & Redmann’s turnover. www.jonas-redmann.com
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SINGUlUS tECHNoloGIES ROFIN-BAASEL Lasertech’s part of ciS cluster Tool project and Centrotherm’s The ciS cluster Tool project, focused on the research of a new manufacturing process with the aim of increasing the efficiency of ciS thin-film Pv modules, has started. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES, along with AVANCIS, HERAEUS Noblelight and the IfG Institute for Scientific Instruments, is a partner on the project.
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The “CIS Cluster Tool” project recently started work on the development of new manufacturing procedures for copper indium selenide-based thin film semiconductors (CIS), as part of a sponsoring project within the Photovoltaics Innovations Alliance.
The project is to make a significant contribution to securing the global competitiveness of the German PV industry in the mid- and long-term. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) announced the Photovoltaic Innovations Alliance sponsorship programme in 2010. From just under 120 applications received, the CIS Cluster Tool project was chosen amongst others as particularly promising as CIS technology offers significant future potential. The overall project objective of the working group is to research a new manufacturing process for CIS semiconductor films in order to achieve the highest level of efficiency of thin-film solar modules combined with a significant increase of plant throughput compared with existing concepts. An industrial manufacturing process is to be developed on the basis of findings from a planned demonstration plant, with which the costs of manufacturing thin film photovoltaic modules per watt peak can be significantly reduced.
advanced cell technology strategic cooperation progresses The strategic cooperation between rofin-BAASel lasertech and centrotherm Photovoltaics is proving worthwhile in the selective emitter technology area. Dongfang Magi Solar, a Chinese customer of Centrotherm, is achieving an average efficiency of more than 18.5 percent, and charges of up to 18.7 percent, through the deployment of the recently installed upgrade package entailing a laser-based selective emitter. These cell efficiencies are significantly above the levels of around 18 percent that are otherwise standard on the market. “Our cooperation with ROFIN is proving very fruitful. Deployment of the ROFIN laser, which requires only minor additional investment costs, significantly improves solar cells’ efficiency”, was how Dr. Peter Fath, CTO of centrotherm photovoltaics AG, commented on the strategic cooperation that has existed since September 2009. “This reduces manufacturing costs per watt peak, and allows our customers to extend their cost leadership.” Very low consumption costs for laser technology comprise a further advantage. For this year, Centrotherm anticipates that selective emitter technology will hold a sales potential in the double-digit area in millions of euros. www.rofin.com
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Schmid and Maschinenfabrik lauffer launch new generation of laminator presses for solar module production In June schmid group and Lauffer had successfully proven the efficiency of new, membrane-free laminating process for the production of solar modules developed in partnership. In bringing its two-level stacking laminator successfully through the production acceptance test, Schmid has added yet another core process to its new generation of module lines for automatic module production.
This new lamination process optimally combines the knowhow of the two technology leaders. The innovative concept is based on the membrane-free technology patented several times over by Schmid and on Lauffer’s many years of experience in press and lamination technology.
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Lauffer is the exclusive supplier of the custom-designed laminator systems. Membrane-less lamination of modules allows savings in operating and maintenance costs of several thousand euros a year among other benefits.
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GloBal INItIatIVE to aDDrESS loNG-tErM rElIaBIlItY oF PV MoDUlES This year approximately 35 million solar modules will be made worldwide, with the number expected to grow next year and after. Rapid scaling up the industry requires long-term reliability standards and quality assurance that is generational in nature. In mid-July the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology (AIST) sponsored a meeting in conjunction with the Intersolar show in San Francisco to address PV Module quality assurance and long-term reliability. The meeting included representatives from the research sector, module manufacturers, suppliers, test laboratories, finance and insurance and system operators. The data presented raised significant concerns. The Solar Engineering Manufacturing Association’s (SEMA) report on the meeting highlights the issue of standards and quality initiatives to ensure the 25–30 year lifetimes expected by end users. Individual reports, from the conference are being posted on the website of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Further presentations will be made in Hamburg at EU PVSEC conference, the APEC San Francisco meeting in September and APEC Taipei in October. The second International QA Forum will be held in Tokyo on 5 and 6 December 2011 and the third will be held in Europe in Spring 2012.
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Pearl – spectroscopic inline photoluminescence of solar cell materials LayTec has developed a new in-line monitoring system that is capable of measuring the spectroscopic photoluminescence (sPl) of layers throughout the solar cell manufacturing process. in contrast to integrating imaging technologies the spectroscopic approach reveals detailed information about the recombination mechanism involved. observing photoluminescence gives direct access to the band gap and to the composition of binary and multinary compounds.
This is an industry wide initiative which involves all stakeholders and all thoughts and comments are welcomed.
With PearL LayTec now makes sPL available as an in-line tool. In a production environment the continuous recording of PL spectra is a valuable measure for quality control and process window adherence. In this paper we present results from thin Cu(In,Ga) Se2 layers as one of many attractive applications. PearL is based on LayTec’s proven modular platform for in-line optical set-ups
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btu international, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, announced the addition of Gary Cai as product manager for BTU’s in-line diffusion equipment in June. Cai, a veteran of the semiconductor industry, joins BTU from Axcelis Technologies where he most recently worked as principal applications scientist for ion implant and rapid thermal processing. He also worked as engineering manager of a team
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“We have over 2 GW of in-line diffusion equipment installed, making BTU the clear market leader,” said BTU’s vice president of marketing Jan Paul van Maaren. “With Gary’s help, we are confident that we can strengthen and grow our in-line diffusion business.”
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mb Wafertec brickmaster bm 860 – the next generation in bricking / squaring with Diamond Wire The mB 860 represents the latest Brickmaster generation, developed by mb Wafertec. The system can handle G5 and G6 (1000 x 1000 mm) multi ingots as well as 6” and 8” mono c-Si. The maximum work piece height is 550 mm for multi-Si. Due to the application of Diamond Wire feed rates are up to 4mm/ min. The G6 format increases the output by additional 40% up to 240 MW (multi c-Si). In processing mono c-Si there is a capacity of up to 200 MW. Compared to slurry based systems the total cost of ownership of the BM 860 Diamond Wire can be reduced by up to 25%. The BM 860 is based on a new machine concept. The cutting room is freely accessible at 300° and enables easy loading by fork lift. The foot print was optimized through compact arrangement of the different components. At the same production volume the BM 860 needs 60% less space than competitor machines. The proven concept of the extractable cutting unit was maintained and further optimized by including a quick release system for a fast changeover of complete shafts.
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new ocean optics measurement system for quality inspection of solar simulators ocean optics, the industry leader in miniature photonics, will unveil at eu PvSec in hamburg a new optical measurement system for absolute irradiance measurements of solar simulators and other radiant sources. The RaySphere allows for measuring absolute irradiance over different spectral ranges from the UV to the NIR (380-1700 nm). The portable RaySphere is especially useful to solar simulator manufacturers and R&D labs as a tool to validate the output of installed solar flash lamps. The flash of a solar simulator is used within the PV manufacturing process for the binning of cells according to spectral response and for final PV module efficiency measurements. For the verification of such solar flashers Ocean Optics developed RaySphere – a system that provides the necessary accuracy and resolution to measure and analyze the performance and stability of the flasher, with advanced, ultra-low jitter triggering electronics for timing the measurement to the flashes. The calibration of the RaySphere has been validated by an accredited certification lab to ensure accurate detection, allowing you to evaluate and qualify the spectral distribution of your solar flashers and simulators according to the IEC60904-9 (2007) norm. The RaySphere includes two thermo-electrically cooled detectors allowing highly repeatable and accurate spectral analysis of your solar flashers from 380 to 1700 nm. A second version contains a single cooled detector for measurement to 1100 nm. The system also includes advanced, high-speed electronics and an intuitive and powerful software interface. Extremely brief measurement times enable the detection of a complete spectrum during a flash or even during a portion of the flash. In addition, the measurement can be triggered by a fast response photodiode that reacts on the increasing intensity of the flashlight with submicrosecond response times. Optics is a leading supplier of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and interpreting the interaction of light with matter. With locations in the United States, Asia and Europe, the company has sold more than 150,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1989. www.oceanoptics.eu
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reis robotics presents Circumferential tape application at Eu pVsEC quality and service life are important criteria for solar modules. At this year’s eu PvSec, in hamburg, reis robotics will present optimized circumferential tape application prior to framing to protect Pv modules against penetrating moisture long-term. The solution can also be retrofitted into existing systems. Reis Robotics is an expert for automation in the solar module production market. Reis Robotics can guarantee that the laminated layers of a PV module remain tight over time, and that even the smallest capillary fissures are avoided. Reis Robotics has developed a process that applies foamed tape, for insulation, continuously, without stopping at the module corners when direction changes. Foamed tapes prevent dirt and moisture entering from outside. The process enables gap-free continuous gluing to be performed at the corners, preventing water penetrating between laminate and frame. Extensive tests in the Reis technical laboratory have shown that processing of most common adhesive tape types of different manufacturers are compatible with this assembly process. Reis Robotics emphasizes that the new procedure is of modular design to give customers the possibility of retrofitting the automated taping system into existing production lines, too.
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combining leading detection technologies to increase yield nonvisible crack detection is one of the most important inspection systems for wafer outgoing and cell incoming inspection.
In the field of automated production of solar modules Reis Robotics offers a wide range of expertise, from technology development and the development of new production methods via planning and putting into practice individual production cells up to delivery and commissioning of complete production lines. Options include manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic production lines for crystalline silicon, thin film, and solar thermal module production. At the EU PVSEC Exhibition in Hamburg you will find Reis Robotics in: Hall A4, booth C2 www.reisrobotics.com
Currently the Hennecke µCrack system is a leading measurement tool on the market. The combination of the Hennecke NVCD and the Intego ANTARES µcrack detection systems will enhance the detection rate and increase the yield in wafer production by allowing for the µcracks in full processed cells to be detected by the ANTARES µcrack detection system. The standard Hennecke inspection technology is based on a high resolution CCD camera and a LED IR light. The IR light has a wavelength where the silicon of the wafer starts to become transparent. At this wavelength also the CCD chip, used to collect the photons which pass the wafer, becomes transparent. The CCD camera has a thick silicon CCD that allows it to collect these photons, but performs to its limits.
The ANTARES crack detection system uses a different sensor in the camera with a lower resolution, but it is much more sensitive at higher wavelength. The wafer is illuminated at the border with a higher wavelength and the light is coupled into the wafer. The wafer is used as a wave guide. At µcracks and inclusions the light is shining on the outside. This light is collected in the camera. The combination of these leading technologies for crack detection is close to the target of 100% detection rate. The ANTARES µcrack detection module also allows the full inspection of cells without any electroluminescence imaging systems. www.hennecke-systems.de
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Frankfurt is the location for the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in 2012 WIP, organiser of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition announces that in 2012 the 27th EU PVSEC will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, marking the city’s first time as the focal point for the global solar PV industry. Frankfurt is easily reached with good international flight connections, as well as road and train links. The show will run 24-28 September 2012 and will gather together experts from research and from industry on the Messe Frankfurt fairground. EU PVSEC is considered as a leading PV event, changing European locations each year. It has been identified by IPVEA as one of the four critical major global shows in the solar PV calendar. Conference delegates and exhibitors come from all domains of PV research and industry. Exhibitors span manufacturers of PV production equipment, PV cell and module producers, systems suppliers, companies and organisations specialised in project development, finance and consultancy as well as research institutes. This year, at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, in Hamburg, 950 exhibitors from around the globe will be showcasing their products and services along the entire PV value chain, with production equipment manufacturers for PV components representing the largest industry segment at the show, closely followed by manufacturers of PV solar cells and modules. Around 40,000 PV professionals are expected to attend and a total of 1,500 plenary, oral and visual presentations will be held, focusing on the interaction between science and industry. EU PVSEC is supported by European and international organisations such as the European Commission, UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Natural Sciences Sector, WCRE - World Council for Renewable Energy, IPVEA - the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association and by an institutional cooperation with EPIA - the European Photovoltaic Industry Association. The Technical Programme is coordinated by the European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre. For further information please visit: www.photovoltaic-exhibition.com / www.photovoltaic-conference.com or contact: WIP EU PVSEC Communications Contact: Heinz Ehmann Sylvensteinstr. 2, 81369 Munich, Germany pv.conference@wip-munich.de, Tel: +49 89 72012735 Press Office 26th EU PVSEC: MetaCom Corporate Communications GmbH BruchkÜbeler Landstr. 37, 63452 Hanau, Germany Bernhard Krause, Tel: +49 6181 9828020 Bernhard.Krause@go-metacom.de 22 | IPVEA UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 2011 on behalf of the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association | www.ipvea.org | news@ipvea.com Issued
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Following the successes of five previous events, Shanghai New Energy Industry Association (SNEIA) plans to hold SNEC 6th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition [SNEC (2012) PV POWER EXPO] from May 16 to 18, 2012 at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), in China.
As the economic centre of China, the world’s largest developing country, the metropolis of Shanghai is best placed to become the central business hub for PV-related aggregation, communication and expansion in China and Asia and potentially globally. SNEC 2011 drew over 180,000 visitors and 1830 exhibitors worldwide, making it the largest ever PV expo organised in Asia. To find out more about SNEC 2012 visit www.snec.org.cn From October 31 to 4 November is the Singapore International Energy Week. During the week, from 1-4 November SNEC’s organiser is putting on PV ASIA PACIFIC. The four-day show will cover the gamut of the PV industry value chain, bringing together industry and government to discuss trends, strategies and policy directions in the solar and PV market. SIEW will kick off with the Establishment Ceremony of Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association APVIA www.apvia.org.
Registration discounts available to members for Solar Power International (SPI) 2011 IPVEA is a partnering organisation for SPI’s upcoming event from October 17–20, 2011. The agreement entitles IPVEA members who are not members of the national SEIA or SEPA associations 15% off of the registration rate for the show. To obtain the code to qualify for the discount email Bryan Ekus at ekus@ipvea.com. Details of the show can be found at www. solarpowerinternational.com.
International 2011 Event Description Solar Power International is North America’s largest, most comprehensive solar power conference and exposition. The first of its kind in North America, Solar Power International is the premier business-to-business event designed to serve and advance the solar power industry. Interact with more than 23,000 professionals representing 128 countries. Companies with a reputation to establish or maintain in the solar industry know SPI is the must attend event of the year.
Details about Singapore International Energy Week, including PV ASIA PACIFIC can be found at www.siew.org. China Solar Power 2011, September 1-3, 2011, Beijing, China • The Western Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition & Photovoltaic Industry Cooperation Matchmaking, September 2-4, 2011, Xi’an, China • China Chengdu 2011 Solar Energy Int’l Forum & Fair, September 3-5, 2011, Chengdu, China • The 10th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, September 4-7, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition, September 5-9, 2011, Hamburg, Germany • East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC), September 5-8, 2011, Kampala, Uganda SEMICON Taiwan, September 7-9, 2011, Taipei, Taiwan • 2nd CSP Plant Optimization Conference & Expo USA, September 7-8, 2011, San Francisco, California, USA • The 4th International Exhibition and Scientific Conference of “The Basic Trends of Development of the, September 8-10, 2011, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan • 5th Suzhou International PV Exhibition & 9th China Solar Energy Festival and International New Energy,, September 8-10, 2011, Suzhou, China, Sustainable House Day, September 11, 2011, Australia • Bioinspired Materials for Solar Energy Utilization (IC BIOSOL 2011), September 12-17, 2011, Crete, Greece • World Smart Grid India Week 2011, September 13-16, 2011, Mumbai, India • Utility Scale Solar Summit 2011, September 13-15, 2011, San Diego, California, USA • Cisbat 2011, September 14-16, 2011, Lausanne, Switzerland • PV Rome Mediterranean 2011, September 14-16, 2011, Rome, Italy • TBLI Conference, September 15-16, 2011, Tokyo, Japan • 4th China International Solar Energy Use Conference & Exhibition, September 16-19, 2011, Jinan, China • 12th International Sustainability Leadership Symposium 2011, September 19, 2011, Rüschlikon, Switzerland • Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 20-22, 2011, www.gulfsol.com • Plastics in Photovoltaics 2011, September 20-21, 2011, Philadelphia, PA, USA • RETECH 2011, September 20-22, 2011, Washington, DC, USA Solar Turkey, September 20-21, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey Electric, Power and Renewable Energy Indonesia 2011, September 21-24, 2011, Jakarta, Indonesia • Solarcon Korea, September 21-23, 2011, COEX in Seoul Korea EnergyTech 2011, September 21-22, 2011, Tel Aviv, Israel • 8th EP Shanghai 2011 & 7th Electrical Shanghai 2011, September 21-23, 2011, Shanghai, China • 13th Renewable Energy Finance Forum, Septemebr 21-22, London, United Kingdom • Energethica, September 22-24, 2011, Florence, Italy • 5th China (Xi’an) International Solar EnergyUse, September 22-24, 2011, Xian, China • 6th Dubrovnik Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, September 25-29, 2011, Dubrovnik, Croatia • 2011 /2012 China (Chengdu) 2011 New Energy Int’l Forum &Fair, September 27-29, 2011, Chengdu, China • Renewable Energy World Asia, September 27-29, 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • The Green Expo, September 27-29, 2011, Mexico City, Mexico • Energy Fresh 2011, September 28-29, 2011, Moscow, Russia • PowerTrends 2011, September 28-30, 2011, Pasay, the Philippines • Energy Photovoltaic ‘11, September 29-October 2, 2011, Athens, Greece • Quality for Photovoltaics - 2011, September 29, 2011, Berlin, Germany • Intersolar North America, July 9-12, 2012, San Francisco, CA, USA • Energy Storage Forum, October s4-6, 2011, Tokyo, Japan • 7th European Conference on Green Power Marketing 2011, October 6-7, 2011, Zurich, Switzerland • 7th European Conference on Green Power ent 6-7, 2011, Zurich, Switzerland • PV Taiwan 2011, October 5-7, 2011, Taipei, Taiwan • SolarMed 2011, October 10-11, 2011, Paris, France • The European Future Energy Marketing 2011,r October la Ev 10-12, 2011, Geneva, Switzerland • The International Congress on Energy & Power (ICEP 2011), October 10-12, 2011, Beijing, China • Energy Solutions, October 11-12, 2011, Forum 2011, SoOctober London, UK • EnerExpo Maroc, October 11-15, 2011, Casablanca, Morocco • China International New Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition, October 11-13, 2011, Beijing, China • Solar & Energy-Saving Products, October 12-15, 2011, Hong Kong, China Power India 2011, October 12-14, 2011, Mumbai, India • 4th International Conference on Solar Air-Conditioning, October 12-14, 2011, Larnaca, Cyprus • Green Conclave, October 13-14, 2011, Hyderabad, India • Conferencia de la Industria Solar – España 2011, October 13-14, 2011, Madrid, Spain • Solar Power International 2011, October 18-20, 2011, Dallas, Texas, USA • 3rd Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum, October 17-18, 2011, Kiev, Ukraine World Renewable Energy Congress Indonesia 2011, October 17-19, 2011, Bali, Indonesia • Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo 2011, October 17-19, 2011, Abuja, Nigeria 3rd European Conference SmartGrids and E-Mobility, October 17-18, 2011, Munich, Germany •• Joint Forces 4 Solar, October 18, 2011, Dallas, Texas, USA • SNEC 6th (2012) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition, May 16-18, 2012, Shanghai, China
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