04 October 2011
Posted in News - Technology News

 

Record low silicon consumption achieved by Sovello

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At only 135um thickness, Sovello produces the world's thinnest crystalline wafers used in a photovoltaic industrial manufacturing process. As an integrated manufacturer Sovello is now in a position to produce wafers and cells far thinner than any other PV manufacturer. The pilot manufacturing of these cells is in ongoing ramp-up.

Sovello Chief Technology Officer, Hans-Jorg Axmann explains: "For several years Sovello has been independently developing STRING RIBBON(tm) products. We are the first company to reach this break-through which has been an objective of the PV Industry for many years. I am truly excited we have achieved this milestone. This program demonstrates the specific advantages and potential of our unique innovative technology."

The specific advantage of this technology: Sovello produces wafers with less than half the silicon and energy consumption required by traditional wafer sawing processes.