Secrets of monocrystalline silicon

Monocrystalline cells and modules are rapidly overtaking multi as the dominant technology in solar markets globally. To understand why, you need to go up the value chain.

Issue 11-2018

Meyer Burger pioneered diamond wire sawing several years ago. This was a key factor in bringing down the cost of monocrystalline silicon production, and allowing the huge market growth we see today.

Image: Meyer Burger

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