Sonnenstromfabrik to utilize REC technology to increase solar module effectiveness

• German solar module producer CS Wismar GmbH, also referred to as Sonnenstromfabrik, will certainly utilize the split cell and also junction box technology of Norwegian sector firm REC Solar Holdings AS to create high-performance modules at its factory in Wismar as part of a critical partnership.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has actually been authorized under which REC's copyrighted technology will be put on improve the performance of Sonnenstromfabrik's solar modules and also optimize half-cut cell technology for passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) modules. Using the technology is expected to enhance the yields also under partially shaded problems, REC claimed on Tuesday.

With the partnership, both business will avoid any kind of conflicts concerning REC's patent on the technology. A final arrangement with Sonnenstromfabrik can include a licence to the patent.

"REC's copyrighted split cell as well as junction box technology has presently ended up being inevitable because of solar cells getting bigger. Cells must be cut to decrease currents to a level that can be managed by inverters," stated Sonnenstromfabrik's managing supervisor Bernhard Weilharter.

The MoU expands REC and also Sonnenstromfabrik's existing partnership under which the Norwegian company has been supplying the German companion with wafers for a number of years.