Innolas innovation for PERC
Increasing cell efficiency is the most effective way to reduce the cost of solar power, and PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact) is one of the technologies that meet the balance between manufacturing cost and efficiency. The InnoLas Solutions ILM-2 laser machine for PERC processing and the recently launched PERC process offer the fastest PERC laser processing in the market and outperform other laser solutions in terms of efficiency gain and Cost of Ownership.
InnoLas used its 15 years of experience in laser processing for the PV industry to design the cost effective ILM-2 production platform for lowest maintenance costs and best Cost of Ownership in the market. The ILM-2 platform is further optimized for easy integration into existing production lines and reduces handling steps if integrated e.g. via conveyor interface prior to a screen printer line or directly after a passivation tool. Alternatively, it can be combined with an InnoLas high speed automation system and operated as a stand-alone tool. The output can be adjusted between 1,600 and 3,600 wafers per hour at an excellent uptime of >96%.
Markus Nicht, CEO InnoLas Solutions: "We see an increasing demand for PERC solutions that can be adapted flexibly to current and future production line designs and requirements. That is why we designed the ILM-2 as a modular machine concept that can be used as a stand-alone or in-line system, with the option to use different laser sources. The ILM-2 offers our customers a future-proof 24/7 production solution with an excellent uptime. The recently received orders for our ILM-2 laser machine which are covering a total of 300MW production line capacity demonstrate that our customers honor the InnoLas approach that exclusively stands for production proven components without any compromise"
