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with modules of 80 Wp and higher we decided to increase the capacity of our the low-cost atmospheric deposition process. We are confident, that Calyxo will reach costs clearly below 0,8 USD/ Wp end of 2012 and that a CdTe production in the core of Europe will make sense for our customers”, says Florian Holzapfel, CEO.
The production line will produce the 2011-introduced CX3 product, which was especially designed for hot and humid environments and differentiates substantially from competing CdTe offerings, ensuring long-term stable energy output even under extreme conditions.
New high performance CIGS modules unveiled by HelioVolt
The copper indium gallium di-selenide panels are suited to commercial roof top, ground mount and BIPV applications
Calyxo CX module
In these conditions, installation of the same size (MWp or KWp) with the Calyxo technology can provide up to 10% more energy than crystalline installations, driven by the superior temperature behaviour of Calyxo modules. “Recently we have published data showing the excellent performance and stability of the Calyxo product under hot and humid conditions based on our unique laminate design” adds Michael Bauer, Calyxo’s CTO.
These advances will lead to midterm production costs of less than 0.50 USD/Wp which may be the lowest in the world. Costs this low allow for an LCOE forecast of less than 0.10 USD/KWh for electricity generated by Calyxo PV systems.
Based on current market information,
Calyxo believes it is going to be the only meaningful CdTe producer in Europe from 2013 on. Besides the anticipated growth, Calyxo will keep the complete set of services open for all customers (simulations, project design, planning, installation and after sales services).
A prototype of AQT Solar’s CZTS solar module
AQT believes this is a significant power-density milestone for the company and the solar industry.
CZTS has received increasing interest since the late 2000s. The material offers favourable optical
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HelioVolt has announced successful completion of testing of its next series of high efficiency thin film solar modules. The firm now offers a range of solar panels based on the company’s proprietary CIGS technology platform. The new series of high performance modules features HelioVolt’s frameless glass-glass construction and monolithic integration offering customers outstanding energy yield, cost, and reliability. “Our unique technology and manufacturing capabilities allow HelioVolt to continue to rapidly expand our product portfolio. We are also pleased that our panels offer industry leading narrow power distributions to deliver higher system performance to our customers,” says BJ Stanbery, HelioVolt’s founder and Chairman of the Board.
AQT Solar shows off CZTS
solar module prototype CIGS innovator, AQT Solar, in conjunction with partners, has developed a prototype CZTS solar module capable of 60 W power output.
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