Stringer roundtable

Debate: The process of arranging individual cells into a string to be encapsulated in a module is a key step in the PV production process. It is also one in which bottlenecks can occur if machines are not operated or do not perform as expected. pv magazine sat down with two established providers and one newcomer to the space in its first solar production equipment supplier roundtables to discuss this and other issues. Joining the discussion from the U.S. was Xcell Automation’s Adrian Gretler, who sat down with teamtechnik’s Sven Kramer and new entrant, M10 Industries’ Gregor Reddemann, both from Germany, to discuss markets, technology and segment outlook.