NDLI: EFG technology and diagnostic R&D for large-scale PV manufacturing

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Author	Aurora, P. Bathey, B. Cao, J. Heath, B. Kalejs, J. Kubasti, J. Mackintosh, B. Ouellette, M. Rosenblum, M. Southimath, B. Xavier, G.
Copyright Year	2005
Description	Author affiliation: RWE SCHOTT Solar, Inc., Billerica, MA, USA (Aurora, P.; Bathey, B.; Cao, J.; Heath, B.; Kalejs, J.; Kubasti, J.; Mackintosh, B.; Ouellette, M.; Rosenblum, M.; Southimath, B.; Xavier, G.)
Abstract	We report here on R&D efforts on technology being developed for processing cells and modules based on silicon ribbon wafers produced by the edge-defined film-fed growth (EFG) technique. Manufacturing of EFG wafers has matured at RWE SCHOTT Solar, Inc. (RSSI) during the past 10 years and ribbon growth capacity has expanded to over 40 MW. We are developing cell manufacturing methods for EFG wafers with areas up to 12.5 cm /spl times/ 12.5 cm, and discuss R&D on implementing process control and diagnostics improvements for a 12 MW cell line in Billerica which is currently being upgraded in capacity. Current priorities in our NREL program also examined include: developing a computer-controlled maintenance management system, automating EFG wafer and cell production, diagnostics and sensor development in wafer production, evaluating improved laser cutting technology, and improving properties of 250 micron thick large area EFG wafers.
Sponsorship	IEEE Electron Devices Soc. (USA)
Starting Page	1297
Ending Page	1300
File Size	807501
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780387074
ISSN	01608371
DOI	10.1109/PVSC.2005.1488378
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2005-01-03
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Research and development Large-scale systems Laser beam cutting Manufacturing processes Condition monitoring Computer aided manufacturing Process control Production systems Furnaces Solar heating
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Control and Systems Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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