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Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, announced today that it has jointly developed and successfully ramped up the 18-μm opening screen printing process on solar cells with Jinergy Clean Energy Technology Ltd. (“Jinergy”), a global leader in the solar industry. This ultra-fine-line (UFL) printing process is the world’s first breakthrough in the double-print technology.
Compared with the 22-μm opening screen printing employed in mass production, the 18-μm opening screen process has improved the efficiency by 0.05% and reduced the paste cost by over 15%, setting a technical benchmark in the quest for UFL printability, efficiency gains and cost leadership in the PV industry.
On the signing ceremony at 2018 SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition & Conference, Mr. Liyou Yang, general manager of Jinergy, said, “Ever since its inception, Jinergy has established and maintained a long-term strategic partnership with Heraeus. Without such a close collaboration and combined R&D strength and innovations, we would not be able to remove the technical barriers to UFL printing and therefore realize the 18-μm opening screen process. As two world-leading players in the PV manufacturing value chain, Heraeus and Jinergy will further our cooperation, make joint efforts to promote technical progress and development of the clean energy industry and make contributions to the society.”
“We are pleased to work with ambitious and innovative companies like Jinergy, to embrace changes and challenges in the PV industry. This year will see a dynamic PV market. We believe these ground-breaking technologies and processes will fully play their roles in the PV industry. We are well prepared for this, and expect to further the cooperation with Jinergy to create more values for the PV value chain.” said Dr. Weiming Zhang, Senior Vice President of Heraeus Photovoltaics.
The 18-μm opening screen printing process is based on Heraeus SOL9642B series, a newly upgraded double-print front-side silver paste. This new generation product carries all the advantages of the SOL9641A and 9641B platforms and ensures outstanding efficiency gain through improved double-print ultra-fine-line printability with higher aspect ratio.
The strategic agreement will create a good platform to promote more comprehensive and in-depth cooperation between the two companies, including testing and ramp-up of the new-generation SOL9652X series, with the aim of increasing efficiency by means of ultra-fine line printing.
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About Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd.
Incorporated under Jinneng Group’s clean energy sector in December 31, 2013, Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd. (Jinergy) is committed to becoming a global top 5% most advanced and cost-effective PV manufacturer and clean energy provider. Through continuous technological innovation and lean production, Jinergy has reached the goal of edging into global top 5% most advanced and cost-effective cell & module production capacity and ranked among the first Front Runner certificated companies. By the end of 2017, Jinergy has a cell and module capacity of 1.3 GW in its Wenshui site, realizing the mass production of conventional modules, i.e. 280W multi c-Si modules and 305W PERC mono c-Si modules. In 2017, the company also commercialized high efficiency HJT cells & modules in the Jinzhong site, and will expand its production capacity to GW scale and reduce the cost significantly in three years, bringing breakthroughs in LCOE reduction.
For more information, please visit Jinergy’s website: www.jinergy.com.
About the Heraeus Photovoltaics Global Business Unit
The Heraeus Photovoltaics Global Business Unit is an industry leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick film technologies for some of the most prominent companies within a variety of industries. In the field of photovoltaics, the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit applies this history and its innovative technology to offer metallization pastes for solar cell applications. The Heraeus SOL Series of silver pastes is specially formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for cell manufacturers.
About Heraeus
Heraeus, the technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. With expertise, a focus on innovations, operational excellence and an entrepreneurial leadership, we strive to continuously improve the businesses of our customers around the world.
We create high-quality solutions for our customers and strengthen their long-term competitiveness by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on important issues such as the environment, energy, health, mobility and industrial applications. Our portfolio ranges from components to coordinated material systems which are used in a wide variety of industries, including the steel, electronics, chemical, automotive and telecommunications industries.
In the 2016 financial year, the FORTUNE Global 500 listed company generated revenues without precious metals of €2.0 bn and a total revenue of €21.5 bn. With approximately 12,400 employees worldwide in more than 100 subsidiaries in 40 countries, Heraeus holds a leading position in its global markets. In 2016, the Foundation for Family Businesses named Heraeus as one of the “Top 10 Family Businesses” in Germany.
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Heraeus Photovoltaics
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