By Greentech Lead America: AQT Solar, a developer of
low-cost CIGS thin-film solar cells, has developed a prototype CZTS solar
module capable of 60 Watts power output. The company has achieved this
significant power-density milestone in conjunction with its moduling partners.
AQT reached the prototype stage at an unprecedented pace
by leveraging its unique, material agnostic production platform. This
achievement validates that AQT’s commercial platform can support a diverse
range of materials required to satisfy the demand for low cost, high efficiency
cells.
AQT’s CZTS solar cells offer superior energy harvesting
compared to crystalline silicon
cells and minimal mechanical yield losses during module
assembly due to superior durability of glass substrates.
CZTS solar cells feature adaptable and scalable modules
designed using proven conventional materials and equipment. It is available in
standard power sizes.
AQT Solar selects Sapphire Automation to integrate solar
cell manufacturing
Recently, AQT Solar tied up with Sapphire
Automation, to transition to an automated WIP Management System to complete the
integration of its Sunnyvale facility. The alliance will enable to drive
operational efficiencies and improve equipment utilization and planning. AQT
anticipates that this platform will improve its rapid technology development
and deployment cycles and contribute substantially to ongoing cost reduction
initiatives.
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