SubsidieMeestersFine Line Dispensing Process to apply Narrow Metal Contacts onto Solar Cells
HighLine Technology GmbH aims to revolutionize solar cell metallization by reducing silver usage by 25%, enhancing efficiency by 1%, and increasing throughput for PERC and HJT cells.
Projectdetails
Introduction
HighLine Technology GmbH is an ISE spin-off from Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems with exclusive IP rights to redefine the standard METALLIZATION process to apply the small contact lines made of silver onto Si-solar cells.
Industry Context
With silver costs for metallization being the 2nd most expensive step in solar cell production, the PV industry is responsible for over 10% of the global silver demand.
Current Technology Limitations
When it comes to cell efficiency, mainstream PERC cells have achieved a maximum of 23.5% efficiency and €0.05/kW cost limits. The promising next step in cell technology and efficiency with Heterojunction cells (HJT) requires more than double the silver laydown, compromising industry adoption despite its efficiency benefits above 26%.
HighLine FINE-LINE DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY
Designed to streamline metallization for today’s (PERC) and future (HJT) cells, HighLine FINE-LINE DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY enables cell producers to achieve:
- Precise application of thinner contacts
- 25% lower silver needs
- 1% efficiency gains
- 50% higher throughput
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 2.500.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 3.575.916 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-2-2023 |
| Einddatum | 31-5-2025 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2023 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- HIGHLINE TECHNOLOGY GMBHpenvoerder
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