Photovoltaic Panels JV Production

Date: 4 December 2006

Photovoltaic panels produced by the new joint venture company AVANCIS will use an innovative film coating and glass processing technology.

A new foundation of a 50/50 joint-venture for the production and sale of next generation photovoltaic panels has been announced by Saint-Gobain Vitrage, Saint-Gobain’s Flat Glass Sector, and Shell (Shell Erneuerbare Energien GmbH).

Find Information and Suppliers of photovoltaic panels.

This company, named AVANCIS, will construct production facilities in Torgau, Germany (Saxony). The initial capacity of the plant will be 20 MW, to be rapidly scaled up. Production should commence in 2008.

The photovoltaic panels produced by AVANCIS will use the CIS technology. This innovative technology, developed by Shell, is based on Copper-Indium-Selenium thin-film deposited on glass, and does not incorporate the traditional silicon. It offers high electrical efficiency, and is potentially very cost competitive.

Saint-Gobain Vitrage will bring its in depth know how of thin film coating and glass processing. The new AVANCIS plant will be built nearby the production facilities operated by Saint-Gobain Glass in Torgau.

Read the entire news on the source link below.

600450

Jobwerx.com

2006-12-04T12:00:00

Photovoltaic Panels JV Production glassonweb.com

See more news about:

WhatsApp LINKEDIN FACEBOOK X PRINT MORE

Others also read

MORE...

Volkmar Offermann, Emmanuel Valentin and Fabrice Desmons

Saint-Gobain Glass unveils new vacuum glazing offer at glasstec 2024: INSIO®

Saint-Gobain Glass is excited to introduce INSIO®, the latest innovation in its product portfolio.

Schneider Electric and Saint-Gobain collaborate on innovative automation initiative driving smarter and safer glass production

Schneider Electric and Saint-Gobain have joined forces to deploy the first-of-its kind software-defined automation system for glass production.

The Saint-Gobain Glass stand at glasstec 2024 is dedicated to three main areas: “DECARBONISATION & CIRCULARITY”,”‘PERFORMANT SOLUTIONS”, and “EASY TO USE”. Copyright: Saint-Gobain Glass

Discover Saint-Gobain Glass Latest Innovations at Glasstec 2024

Saint-Gobain Glass showcases pioneering sustainable solutions through three themed areas: “DECARBONISATION & CIRCULARITY”, “PERFORMANT SOLUTIONS”, and “EASY TO USE”.

Sisecam Participated in the RE+ Solar Energy Trade Show

Şişecam Participated in the RE+ Solar Energy Trade Show

Şişecam, the only global company active in all core glass segments, showcased its products at the RE+ Solar Energy Trade Show in Anaheim, California.

TIMELESS® by Saint-Gobain Glass is in the spotlight

Discover TIMELESS® by Saint-Gobain Glass, the shower glass designed for those who value enduring transparency and aesthetic appeal.

TurkishGlass, Your Most Reliable Partner in Innovative Solar Glass Solutions, Makes Its Debut at Re+!

TurkishGlass is excited to announce its debut at RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America which will take place in Anaheim from September 9-12.