INDEOtec to supply PECVD tool to Fraunhofer ISE
Swiss equipment provider INDEOtec announced that it has received an order for its OCTOPUS II PECVD system from the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany.
Meyer Burger awarded two contracts totalling $82.7 million
The swiss company has received two orders for the delivery and installation of its MB PERC cell technology. In order to meet the demand Meyer Burger will temporarily increase its production.
Leclanché reports fire at headquarters in Switzerland
After two hours the fire was extinguished. The fire accident was caused by a storage system provided by a third-party battery system.
Switzerland says yes to exit from nuclear power and more renewables
Over 58% of voters approved the country’s new energy policy, which envisages the progressive phasing out of all the nuclear power plants, and the further development of renewables, especially hydropower and solar.
Manz posts positive operating result in Q1 2017
The German equipment provider reports an operating profit of €20 million for the first quarter of this year.
Swiss researchers develop new process for back contact cell production
A team of researchers from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Swiss center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) has developed a new process for fabricating cells with all electrical contacts at the rear. According to EPFL, the process has already achieved lab efficiencies in excess of 23%.
EPFL researchers investigate effect of light in perovskite cell formation
Scientists at Swiss research center École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne have published research showing how the presence of light can affect perovskite film formation. The study could result in higher efficiencies and better reproducibility in perovskite cell production.
Edisun Power reports increase in revenue and profit
The Swiss solar power producer saw its production increase by 7% in 2016. The company’s PV project portfolio also grew considerably in the past months thanks to the acquisition of several MWs of solar in Spain.
Meyer Burger keeps working on turnaround plan
The Swiss equipment provider saw its turnover increase significantly in 2016. This growth is due to increasing investments in upgrading technologies and capacity expansion in the PV industry.
Meyer Burger signs $15m deal for PERC cell tooling upgrade
Existing Asian customer places order for the Swiss firm’s MAiA 2.1 upgrade cell coating platform. Delivery and commissioning expected in second quarter of the year.
