Increased cell efficiency, on a plate

The solar industry has dragged its heels on the issue of silver-dependence for cell metallization, but China’s Jiangsu Xianghuan Technology (JXTC) is moving into commercial production with a copper plating process that overcomes many of the challenges that have limited interest from cell manufacturers.

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The tool developed by Xianghuan places cells on rollers rather than using clamps to keep them in place, which can cause breakage.

Photo: Jiangsu Xianghuan Technology Company

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