The DragonBack® measurement method for high efficiency solar modules, developed by Pasan SA, the competence centre for measurement technologies within the Meyer Burger Technology Group, sets new standards in PV measurement and has now been successfully approved by the Photovoltaik Institut Berlin AG. With the DragonBack® technology Meyer Burger is setting a further standard.
Easily upgradable on existing HighLIGHT module testers
Class A+A+A+ rated (at least twice better than IEC class A)
Up to 120 modules/hour, 30 sec cycle time
Low takt time, low TCO, ease-of-use
The ground-breaking DragonBack® technology, developed by Pasan in cooperation with the SUPSI-ISAAC- Swiss PV Module Test Centre, is a completely new measurement method which combines extremely precise and repeatable measurements with the throughput required in production to measure the performance of high efficiency and high capacity cells such as those produced using heterojunction technology. The DragonBack® measurement method exceeds industry requirements of maximum measurement reliability, low takt time, low TCO and ease-of-use. It is based on a dynamic sweep of the voltage ramp in a series of steps that enable the current voltage characteristics to be accurately determined using a pulse of 10 ms. The DragonBack® measurement method is available on Pasan’s new HighLIGHT solar simulator. Manufacturers using a Pasan SunSim platform can upgrade to the HighLIGHT with a simple upgrade of the electronic load.
The extremely accurate and cost effective DragonBack® technology has been awarded the Solar Industry Award 2012. Now, the Photovoltaik Institut Berlin AG approved the DragonBack® method for the measurement of high capacitive modules after a study involving 8 different types of high efficiency modules where all measurement tests were carried out using a Pasan HighLIGHT module tester. The PI-Berlin validated the robustness and reliability of the DragonBack® method which demonstrated its best suitability for a high volume production environment.
With the DragonBack® technology, Meyer Burger sets a further standard in the measurement of high efficiency solar modules.
For further information:
Pasan SA
Rajesh Ambigapathy
Tel: +41 32 391 16 82
rajesh.ambigapathy@pasan.ch
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
Werner Buchholz
Tel: +41 33 221 25 06
werner.buchholz@meyerburger.com
About Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
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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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