Featured in Bags of cash – 11-2022

No flash in the pan

German flasher supplier Wavelabs marked the 11th anniversary of its founding at the WCPEC-8 conference, which brings the global PV research community together every four years in Milan, Italy. The occasion was a milestone for the Leipzig-based company, with co-founder Torsten Brammer moving to its newly minted advisory board and Patrick Mergell signing on as managing director, alongside his twin role as chief technology and operations officer. Jonathan Gifford spoke to both men to discuss the company’s legacy and future.

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Jonathan Gifford

09 Nov 2022

Wavelabs’ Patrick Mergell and Torsten Brammer with Jonathan Gifford at WCPEC-8. | Photo: Wavelabs/ Sarah Paulun

It’s Wavelabs’ 11th birthday. Firstly, congratulations on surviving and prospering in the fast-moving solar manufacturing world. It’s also just been announced that you, Torsten, will be moving to the management board. When you reflect back on 11 years, what are you most proud of in Wavelabs’ story?Torsten Brammer (TB): 11 years ago we started with the …

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