CIGS PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLUTIONS for CIGS module production

PHOTOVOLTAICS

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PASSION FOR EFFICIENCY

CIGS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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DEVELOPMENT OF CIGS TECHNOLOGY

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Process machines and automation systems by Manz offer many advantages



THREE STRONG PARTNERS – ONE BIG GOAL

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for customers in the photovoltaic industry. They are characterized by maxi-



MANZ CIGSfab

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mum efficiency and reliability. Maximum process quality and, at the same time,



SCOPE OF SUPPLY

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low cost of ownership are evidence of the high level of development and well-



CIGSfab PROCESS STAGES

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designed system solutions.



The presence of the Manz group, with its own production facilities in Germany, Slovakia, Taiwan and China, as well as worldwide service centers, guarantees short response and delivery times. You too can share in the benefits.

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CIGS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS When developing new concepts, our focus is on the economical manufacture of

DEVELOPMENT OF CIGS TECHNOLOGY

solar cells and modules. The resulting cuts to production costs contribute bit by bit to grid parity being reached. The CIGS technology is considered to be one of the future technologies of photoSt a of r t o Ph f b U ys i c a s i c ni a ve l E r e rs le se i t y c t ar o f ro n c h S t ic ut s, tg ar CI t G Pil S ot m p o d ro u l du es ct a t ion th o e f IP E Es ta bl ZS ish W me St nt ut of tg CI ar G P t S il o m t od pr ul od es u a t c tio th n e of Es ZS ta W bl is hm en to fW ür th So CI la G r S S m ta od r t ul of e s pi 12 lot 0 0 lin St x e ar 60 to 0 fm in as Sc s p hw ro ä b du c is tio Co ch n -o H al pe l ra tio w na i th g W re e ür m th e n So t la r

voltaics and has great potential for further technological developments. The semiconductor function of the silicon raw material is replaced by a differently doped copper, indium, gallium, selenide compound. The CIGS technology combines the advantages of conventional silicon solar cells with the innovative properties of

Würth Solar allows Manz to take the decisive step towards positioning itself as a supplier of integrated production systems including process expertise in the thinfilm solar sector.

THREE STRONG PARTNERS – ONE BIG GOAL

Most experienced CIGS module producer ¬ Process and production expertise

Leading equipment manufacturer for photovoltaics ¬ Manufacturing and machine expertise

key Facts

Year of Foundation Headquarters

1987 Reutlingen/Germany

Core Competencies

Robotics, motion, metrology, control, process technology

Worldwide locations

Germany, China, Taiwan, USA, Spain, Slovakia, Hungary, South Korea, India, Israel

Renowned research institute with CIGS world record 20.3% ¬ Basic & advanced research expertise

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thin-film technology.

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Building & Infrastructure* Technical Building Equipment*

MANZ CIGSfab Manz is the only supplier of an integrated and fully-productive turn-key production line for CIGS modules that generates profit.

*Offer via partner companies

Turn-key line for CIGS module production

The CIGS production offers the lowest production costs of all thin-film turn-key lines due to high internal value creation at Manz and many years‘ optimization of production at Würth Solar. It is the turn-key line with the highest efficiency

Highest efficiency

in mass production (currently 12.8%). Additionally, there is a very high cost

with 12.8% in

reduction potential thanks to the unique co-operation of machine manufacturer,

mass production

research institute and experienced module manufacturer. As the sole supplier of integrated CIGS production lines with a cadmium-free

Unique co-operation

CIGS manufacturing process, Manz can offer a maximum investment security

with ZSW

with its thin-film fabs due to the high potential increase of efficiency and the

and Würth Solar

believable technology and cost roadmap. On the technological side, Manz has exclusive access to research results of the ZSW. With 20.3%, the ZSW holds the world record for efficiency for all thin-film technologies and employs the world‘s leading research experts in the CIGS sector. Another unique success factor of the CIGSfab is the support of Würth Solar in all stages from the planning to the realization as well as the initial operation of the production lines. Customers can convince themselves about the technology in the Würth Solar 30 MW CISfab which will also be used for further development. With the CISfab, Würth Solar managed to become the largest installer of CIS modules worldwide.

CIGSfab PROCESS STAGES

Manz Automation AG Steigaeckerstr. 5 72768 Reutlingen Germany Phone +49 7121 9000 0 Fax

+49 7121 9000 99

[email protected] www.manz.com