EU PVSEC 2010

Centrotherm SiTec will present its new 24 pair CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) reactor, which is the successor to the 2008 manufactured 18 pair CVD reactor.

Datapaq’s SolarPaq consists of three new models that are used for temperature recording and profile creation in the production of solar cells and modules. The new systems will measure the temperatures of the products and provide the necessary information for the establishment and optimization of the processes.

Day4 Energy has come up with a comprehensive package of equipment and services required to manufacture Day4 Energy branded modules for its partners.

Dow Corning will introduce its PV-8080 neutral sealant, which it says enables a good fit and long-term bond as well as protection against moisture, mechanical and thermal shock and vibration in framing applications.

The new Traqu 3D inspection and measuring system by Essemtec allows for 3D metrology to professionals in the photovoltaics industry.

The HMA system by German based Gerold automatically applies liquid butyl (hot-melt) to enable the edge sealing of photovoltaic modules. This function is typically applied to frameless thin film modules.

Heraeus Noblelight has created a vacuum test chamber in its in-house Application Centre in Kleinostheim. The test centre allows for pressures of 1000 millibars up to 10-6 millibars can be generated according to customer requirements.

WIP, organizer of the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition/5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (25th EU PVSEC/WCPEC-5), has announced that the exhibition area has been extended to 80,000 sqm, from 65,000 sqm last year, in order to accommodate more than 950 global exhibitors.