At the 7th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition from 14 – 16 May 2013, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) highlighted its clear understanding of PV manufacturers’ requirements in the current solar market by showcasing both its cost reducing upgrade technologies for existing manufacturers as well as its industry leading integrated system solutions which take photovoltaics to a new level in technology, performance and longevity.
During the exhibition, Meyer Burger’s MB-PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) solar cell technology generated high interest among established cell and module manufacturers who want to upgrade and advance their standard production lines and increase standard solar cell processes in their existing manufacturing environments. MB-PERC technology, in combination with the MAiA production tool, already has 1 gigawatt of successfully installed industrial customer manufacturing capacity worldwide, making it a proven upgrade technology which can contribute to a cost reduction of up to 5 $cents/Wp along the entire PV process while increasing solar cell efficiency to over 20% on p-type monocrystalline silicon.
There was also strong resonance from customers, particularly those from emerging markets such as the Middle East, India and Asia, for Meyer Burger’s innovative, integrated PV technologies and solutions including its high performance heterojunction (HJT) cell technology, its revolutionary SmartWire Connection technology (SWCT) and its ground breaking DragonBack® measurement system for high efficiency solar modules. In meetings with Meyer Burger, customers emphasised the need for highly integrated production lines to increase cell and module efficiency while significantly decreasing the cost of production. With its advanced solutions and integrated PV systems, Meyer Burger is meeting customer requests and supporting these countries to cope with their increasing energy demands.
As a global technology leader at every stage of the photovoltaic value chain, Meyer Burger is in a unique position to select and implement the optimum configuration for its customers from its integrated product portfolio, enabling it to meet the individual production requirements of PV manufacturers in the global solar market. Meyer Burger remains committed to advancing photovoltaic research and development to further increase the overall performance of cells and modules and to achieve a sustainable reduction in the cost of solar energy.
For further information:
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
Ingrid Carstensen
Tel: +41 33 221 28 34
ingrid.carstensen@meyerburger.com
About Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
www.meyerburger.com
Meyer Burger is a leading global technology Group specialising on innovative systems and processes based on semiconductor technologies. The Group’s focus is on photovoltaics (solar industry) while its competencies and technologies also cover important areas of the semiconductor and the optoelectronic industries as well as other selected high-end markets based on semiconductor materials. The Group currently employs over 2,000 people across three continents. Over the past ten years, Meyer Burger has risen to the forefront of the photovoltaic market and established itself as an international premium brand by offering superior precision products and innovative technologies.
The Group’s offering in systems, product equipment and services along the photovoltaic value chain includes the manufacturing processes for wafers, solar cells, solar modules and solar systems. Meyer Burger provides substantial added value to its customers and clearly differentiates itself from its competitors by focusing on the entire value chain.
The Group’s comprehensive product portfolio is complemented by a worldwide service network with spare parts, consumables, re-grooving services, process know-how, customer support, after-sales services, training and other services. Meyer Burger Group is represented in Europe, Asia and North America in the respective key markets and has subsidiaries and own service centres in China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA. The Group is also working intensively to develop new markets such as South America, Africa and the Arab region. The registered shares of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: MBTN).
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