- Sale of 3 Multi Busbar Connector (MBC) lines for the production of novel highly efficient solar modules
- The SCHMID Multi Busbar concept increases the module efficiency, reduces the cost of materials and can be easily integrated into existing module lines.
Dec. 08, 2014 – Freudenstadt / Germany. A well-known Asian premium manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules has now placed an order with the SCHMID Group for the construction of three Multi Busbar Connector (MBC) lines. Instead of the previous standard of three wide ribbons these systems apply 8 to 15 thin busbar wires. These wires improve the cell efficiency through reduced shadowing and thereby increase the module power. The MBC technology of SCHMID also allows savings of silver and thus a reduction in material costs.
Another advantage of SCHMID MBC systems is based on the fact that they can interconnect both standard and high-efficiency solar cells – for example, bifacial solar cells. It is noteworthy that the interconnection technology of the MBC system uses standardised soldering technologies and standard materials. Thus, the innovative lines of the SCHMID Group can be easily integrated into existing module lines and provide a crucial technology upgrade at relatively very low costs.
The said customer, a manufacturer with its own research & development department, places great emphasis on profitability, increased efficiency and the high degree of innovation of the MBC system which was a decisive factor in the purchase of three MBC systems from SCHMID Group. Furthermore, the positive experience gained with SCHMID products so far convinced the said customer to award another contract to the SCHMID Group.
The three MBC lines will be delivered by the middle of next year.
