BTU Platform Is Scalable for Various Stages of CdTe Processing
BTU International, which makes advanced thermal processing equipment for both thin-film and silicon photovoltaics, has introduced Perseas, a scalable platform for processing CdTe thin-film PV cells.
Aaron Hand, Editor-in-Chief -- PV Society, 10/27/2009
BTU International (North Billerica, Mass.), which makes advanced thermal processing equipment for both thin-film and silicon photovoltaics, has introduced Perseas, a platform for processing CdTe thin-film PV cells.
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| The Perseas platform is scalable for R&D, pilot and volume production, with a maximum throughput of 150 panels per hour. (Source: BTU International) |
On exhibit this week at Solar Power International in Anaheim, Calif., the modular platform is scalable for R&D, pilot and volume production, with varying throughputs (up to 150 panels per hour) and process capabilities. The Perseas-CA is designed for the chlorine annealing process, and the Perseas-CF is for the contact formation process. The platform is compatible with both glass and web substrates.
"Based on the tremendous market growth forecasted for this segment and the ambitious plans of our thin-film customers, we decided to design and introduce a robust and scalable product platform," said Jan-Paul van Maaren, BTU's vice president of marketing. "We expect the market growth to be driven by both new entrants to the market and the rapid scale-up of established producers. The Perseas platform is a solution for customers in both stages in their growth plans."
