Meyer Burger has been chosen by an existing Asian customer to deliver the industrially proven MAiA 2.1 equipment with the mass production scalable MB PERC technology for the upgrade and expansion of its production of high quality solar cells. The contract value is over CHF 38 million with delivery and commissioning of the systems starting in the third quarter of 2015 and heading into early 2016.
Following a detailed evaluation and test production phase on customer site in which the MAiA 2.1 system platform delivered top performance and met the demanding manufacturing and throughput requirements of the existing customer, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful signing of an important contract with a leading Asian photovoltaic manufacturer for the delivery, installation and commissioning of MAiA 2.1 systems. With its global presence and local market expertise, Meyer Burger will also provide comprehensive customer training and on-site support services as well as spare parts management at the customer’s internationally located manufacturing locations.
The MAiA system and the mass production capability of the MB PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) technology was selected by the customer to expand its production volume of high quality solar cells and support its increased delivery of solar modules in the PV market. The contract value is over CHF 38 million and the total annual output of the installed equipment will be approximately 2.5 GW. Delivery and commissioning of the equipment will start in the third quarter of 2015 and head into early 2016. The customer intends to begin production by the end of 2015 with the first equipment tools delivered.
