The technology for wafer, cell, and module production is continuously advancing. Currently, silicon-based solar modules hold approximately 97 percent of the global market share. While the passivated emitter and rear cell concept (PERC) remains prevalent, there is a notable shift towards tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon), expected to lead in terms of market share by the end of 2024, alongside silicon heterojunction (SHJ), and interdigitated back contact (IBC) cells. The transition to these technologies is fast, for which innovative cell manufacturing approaches are considered.European machine manufacturers are at the forefront of providing solutions to the global market. Their cutting-edge equipment is designed to facilitate the high-quality and efficient production of solar cells. In this session, machine and equipment suppliers, together with European cell manufacturers, will discuss the current state-of-the-art production technology and future trends in the post-TW market.
10:00 am - 10:15 amWelcome and Introduction
Dr. Puzant Baliozian, Sector Group Leader, VDMA Photovoltaics Equipment
10:15 am - 10:30 am3SUN the First PV European Gigafactory: Enabling Progress with Sustainable Energy
Cosimo Gerardi, CTO, 3SUN
10:30 am - 10:45 amCost-Effective Vacuum Coatings for GW Solar Cell Production
Dr. Sebastian Gatz, VP Photovoltaik, Von Ardenne
10:45 am - 11:00 amCARBON: Pioneering an Integrated Industrial Approach in European Solar Manufacturing
11:00 am - 11:15 amAdvanced High Throughput Vacuum Deposition Tools for Current and Future Solar Applications
Mr. Jan Krausmann, Product Manager, Singulus Technologies AG
11:15 am - 11:30 amHigh Performance c-Si Solutions for GW Scale PV Manufacturing
Dr. Holger H. Kuehnlein, SVP Technology & Innovation, RENA Technologies GmbH