Merck will be presenting its latest material developments for the photovoltaics industry at the 6th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Exhibition and Conference (SNEC) from May 16 to 18, 2012 in Shanghai, China.
At this largest Chinese solar trade fair, Merck will showcase its isishape®product line. The spotlight will be on the latest developments and concepts with respect to the printed etching pastes isishape® SolarEtch® andisishape®SmartEtchTM.These are capable of selectively etching antireflective coatings (e.g. SiNx) and passivation layers (e.g. SiO2) on solar cells as well as on transparent conductive materials (e.g. ITO). Meeting the trend toward greater efficiency, Merck’s innovative isishape® technology is opening up new possibilities in the production of modern silicon cells such as SE (Selective Emitter), MWT (Metal Wrapped Through) and LBSF (Local Back Surface Field). isishape®SolarResistTM, an ink-jet compatible solution for direct printing of a silicon dioxide diffusion barrier, is showing further potential for future crystalline solar cells.
“isishape® offers intelligent concepts that help producers of crystalline solar cells to save costs and increase efficiency through eco-friendly and highly efficient materials. We are proud to be playing a key role in helping to raise economic and eco-efficiency in the photovoltaics industry,” said Hans-Jürgen Lemp, Head of Structuring Solutions at Merck.
In addition, Merck offers the following products for a wide variety of solar cells:
· lisicon®: printable organic semiconductors for highly efficient organic solar cells
· livilux®: efficient charge transport materials for organic solar cells
· livion®: Versatile electrolyte systems for dye-sensitized solar cells as well as
· Solarpur®: Antireflex coatings for solar modules
Werner Stockum, Global Manager Technical Marketing for Structuring Solutions at Merck, will give a presentation at the SNEC entitled “Technology to Increase Crystalline Cell Efficiency” covering new developments and the advantages of isishape® materials on May 18, at 11:30 a.m.
Specialists from Merck will be available at the Merck exhibition stand in Hall W 4, Stand 635, to answer questions about the isishape® concept and materials. Information kiosks featuring touchpanels will encourage visitors to find out more about Merck’s products for photovoltaics.
The SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai is one of the world’s major solar energy exhibitions and conferences and now attracts the most visitors. This year the organizer expects around 2,000 exhibitors on an exhibition area of around 200,000 square meters and more than 100,000 visitors from over 60 countries. An additional 5,000 participants are expected to attend the world conference taking place simultaneously.
