Radikal schreef op 19 augustus 2021 08:38:
Meyer Burger has also further developed its next-generation heterojunction technology (heterojunction/IBC) towards production maturity. In a proof of concept, a module efficiency of 24.7 % was demonstrated for the first modules produced with customary sizes. This figure is one of the highest module efficiencies ever achieved with silicon technology and underlines Meyer Burger's claim to technology leadership.
In July 2021, Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (Oxford PV) unexpectedly terminated the cooperation agreement in place since 2019 for the joint development of technology for the mass production of perovskite tandem cells. Meyer Burger is currently reviewing legal options to enforce its rights. Any consequences of Oxford PV's announcement have no impact on the success of Meyer Burger's transformation nor on the communicated guidance. Meyer Burger is pursuing new research projects on the industrialization of perovskite solar cells and is intensifying discussions and evaluating partnerships with globally leading research institutes on the topic of perovskite solar cells, with an extensive industrial research project already underway with the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany.
OutlookThe global solar market continues to grow dynamically, despite the COVID pandemic and rising solar module prices. Due to the sustainably competitive power generation costs as well as positive climate impact of solar power generation, demand for solar energy is expected to continue rising, as power systems are transformed from conventional power generation to renewable energy. Already in the short term, Meyer Burger is experiencing strong tailwinds. Due to Meyer Burger's strong market entry, but also driven by macro market trends such as globally scarce availability of solar modules, Meyer Burger's high-performance modules are in high demand and achieve the targeted prices in the market. The company expects this momentum to continue in the coming years. Manufacturing cells and modules in the center of Europe further strengthens Meyer Burger's market position, as delivery times are short and logistics costs are low compared to Asian producers. The Europe-focused supply chain also improves the carbon footprint. The solar sector is also experiencing growing industrial policy support in the USA and the European Union and is increasingly perceived as a strategically important industry. With the completion of the strategic transformation, the stage is now set for Meyer Burger's success in a continuously rapidly growing market.