ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint research project with the International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz. The purpose of the project is to confirm Auroras DecimaTM technology for its current use in inline solar cell production measurement and also research its potential for a range of future applications.
ISC Konstanz is an internationally recognized non-profit research institute, specializing in crystalline silicon solar cell R&D. Located in Konstanz, Germany, the institute works closely with leading manufacturers and research institutes worldwide in the field. ISC Konstanz evaluates new, cost-efficient silicon raw materials, optimizes existing production steps and machinery, develops new technologies for industrial solar cell production, and tests innovative solar cell concepts.
Aurora expects to use the project results over the coming months for final product qualification and to assist with technical interactions with customers. We are excited to be working with Aurora on this project, said Rudolf Harney, Managing Director, Industrial Solar Cells at ISC Konstanz. As the solar cell industry continues to expand and becomes increasingly competitive, it is critically important for cell manufacturers to be both cost-effective and consistently deliver top-quality products. Auroras technology for continuous inline measurement of key cell parameters during cell production shows great potential as a key tool for manufacturers to achieve these goals.
ISC Konstanz has an outstanding reputation in the solar energy industry and an excellent track record in working with industrial partners to generate practical results. We consequently expect that this project will contribute strongly to our ongoing work to ensure that our products meet industry requirements and provide the best possible results for our customers, said Gordon Deans, Auroras President & CEO.
