Product Reviews

ACI-ecotec’s ‘ecoCarrier’ system is used in raw wafer and solar cell manufacturing processes.

OPEL Solar has introduced a new wireless, utility-scale solar tracker control network developed in conjunction with its partner, FEiNA, in Spain.

Polycrystalline Silicon Technology Corporation (P.S.T.) and its alliance partner, Dynamic Engineering have introduced an advanced silicon tetrachloride hydrochlorination technology

Siemens has introduced a new Gas Chromatograph (GC) that can be used in the very demanding polysilicon production process. The MAXUM II PGC will help to maximize the polysilicon output to ensure stable and high quality material, minimizing off-spec products. This results in significant cost reductions with a typical return of investment of less than one year for a typical plant, according to the company.

GE has introduced a one-megawatt (MW) solar inverter that is available in both 50- and 60-hertz versions, making it suitable for applications worldwide.

Madico’s ‘Protekt’ backsheet material offers maximum power and bond strength, superior electrical insulation, resistance to hydrolysis, flame resistance and excellent thermal stability characteristics, which have undergone UL testing.

Saint-Gobain Solar has launched a new ‘LightSwitch’ portfolio of solutions, including LightSwitch Frontsheet, LightSwitch Encapsulant, and LightSwitch Frontsheet Complete.

Molex has released the ‘SolarSpec’ Junction Box and Cable Assemblies

For the loading and unloading of wafer carriers, Montech has developed a conveyor that ensures soft and easy handling.