Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:04 .
Jan Krausmann, a product manager at Singulus Technologies, presents on advanced high-throughput vacuum deposition tools for solar applications. After briefly introducing the German-based company established in 1995 with around 300 employees globally, Jan Krausmann details their expertise and product offerings across various industries including PV, medical, automotive, and semiconductor sectors. Singulus specializes in customized machine solutions encompassing process development to commissioning. The core of the presentation focuses on two primary technologies: Generis PCVD (plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition) system and Generis PET passivated edge technology tool. The Generis platform supports varied silicon-based processes essential for PERC, TOPCon, and heterojunction technologies while ensuring high throughput (up to 5800 wafers per hour) through sophisticated design features enabling uniformity and temperature control. The scalable linear plasma source is highlighted for its flexibility between ICP/CCP modes. Generis PET addresses efficiency losses from unpassivated edges created during cell cutting by offering adaptable carrier designs compatible with multiple wafer formats. Available in standard or advanced versions based on throughput needs, both tools are fully automated to enhance production efficiency.
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The technology for wafer, cell, and module production is continuously advancing. Currently, silicon-based solar modules hold approximately 97 percent of the global market share. While the passivated emitter and rear cell concept (PERC) remains prevalent, there is a notable shift towards tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon), expected to lead in terms of market share by the end of 2024, alongside silicon heterojunction (SHJ), and interdigitated back contact (IBC) cells. The transition to these technologies is fast, for which innovative cell manufacturing approaches are considered.European machine manufacturers are at the forefront of providing solutions to the global market. Their cutting-edge equipment is designed to facilitate the high-quality and efficient production of solar cells. In this session, machine and equipment suppliers, together with European cell manufacturers, will discuss the current state-of-the-art production technology and future trends in the post-TW market.