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Patchwork of progress

The years 2017 and 2018 have seen a revival of thin film manufacturing plans, most promisingly in China. However, the 31/5 policy changes have led to unstable footing on which to base capacity expansions – a situation lost on none, including reigning thin film giant First Solar.

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Jonathan Gifford

11 Sep 2018

Equipment supplier Von Ardenne is benefiting from First Solar’s massive expansion plans, with the introduction of its large format series 6 module. | Image: Von Ardenne

Last month, Swedish turnkey CIGS equipment provider Midsummer AB announced that it had hired 30 new employees – primarily to increase its pro- duction capacity. Expanding from 45 employees up to 75, the increase is a part of its plan to expand its annual produc- tion of DUO flexible CIGS deposition tooling from 10 to …

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