PVcomB

Bridging the gap between fundamental research and industry.

• Technology transfer from lab developments into cost effective production
• R&D on all aspects of production of thin-film PV modules
• Education and training of highly skilled thin-film PV professionals

30×30 cm2 Reference Lines for Thin-Film Silicon (a-Si/μc-Si) and CIGS

There is a gap between production of lab-sized photovoltaic cells and industrial-size modules. PVcomB bridges this gap by operating two dedicated reference-lines for research on inter-mediate size PV modules with an area of 30 x 30 cm². This intermediate module size is well suited to address various questions arising in industrial production.

The great variety of analytical tools available ensures that changes in the product-performance can be linked to fundamental material or process properties. A truly unique feature of PVcomB´s reference-lines is that both thin-film silicon as well as CIGS based modules will be studied within a single laboratory. This convenient arrangement offers the potential to unlock significant synergies in many topics common to all thin-film based technologies.

Education and Training

The PV-industry in Germany and elsewhere is experiencing increasing difficulties in finding qualified scientific personnel for R&D as well as skilled technical staff. Together with partners from universities and other research and education facilities, PVcomB offers a variety of training and education modules. The curriculum is being developed at the moment, for details and a program developed for you specific needs please contact us.