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Applied Materials Opens SunFab Technology Center to Accelerate Solar Innovation
Alzenau, Germany (SPX) Oct 29, 2007 Applied Materials is pioneering a new era in photovoltaic (PV) research and development with the opening of its SunFab Technology Center, one of the industry's most advanced facilities dedicated to next generation solar technology applications. The 2,000m2 center, located in Alzenau, Germany, features state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing equipment, including Applied Materials' PECVDa and ATON PVDa systems, laser tools and fab automation software. It includes a complete sequence of equipment that is representative of the Applied SunFab Thin Film Line for large-volume manufacturing of solar circuits. The facility will serve as Applied Materials' principal solar research and development center with a focus on boosting module conversion efficiency and lowering production costs. In addition, the facility will provide customers with the capability to evaluate and test key systems and processes, and will enhance the existing crystalline silicon and thin film manufacturing capabilities in the region. "This center is a demonstration of Applied Materials' commitment to accelerating the growth of the solar market, advancing PV technology and reducing the cost of solar energy," said Mark Pinto, senior vice president, chief technology officer and general manager, Applied Materials' Energy and Environmental Solutions group. "Our customers need to rapidly reach high volume production to meet the demands of the growing market and this facility will enable them to do that quickly and efficiently." "The SunFab Technology Center reflects Applied Materials' confidence in the growth of the solar industry around the world," said Winfried Hoffmann, chief technology officer, Applied Materials Solar Business Group. "Located in Germany, where Applied Materials employs more than 400 people, the SunFab Center will leverage the expertise and highly skilled talent in the region as well as serve as a center of excellence to attract worldwide solar talent." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Applied Materials, Inc. All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
Prudential Santa Fe Lists Sustainable Village Featuring Solar Thermal Systems
Santa Fe NM (SPX) Oct 29, 2007A new sustainable village is under construction in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Oshara Village not only reduces the creation of greenhouse gasses, but is designed to prosper in a world of climate change. Alan Hoffman, an associate broker with Prudential Santa Fe is the listing agent and developer of Oshara Village, just north of the Santa Fe Community College. Designed to be less vulnerable to wild fires and surging energy prices, Oshara is less susceptible to drought in that it has its own water reclamation plant and dramatically reduces residents' dependence on the energy grid as energy markets become more unstable. |
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