Solar Panel Industry Manufacturers

Today, solar power is thought to be the cleanest, most reliable and plentiful energy resource available, though it's potential has not yet reached fruition. As the silicon supply decreases, the solar industry moves toward thin-film panels and panels are increasing to G8 sizes. Using Fiber Lasers, Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP, a branch of Fonon Technologies International, Inc.) has developed breakthrough processes and equipment ideal for solar panel laser scribing, marking and edge isolation. These systems are manufactured from the highest quality components, proven technology and experienced designers and engineers.

System Features Include:

• Beam delivery optics with automatic spot size variability
• Multiple independently positioned beams with X-Y motion systems
• Environmentally friendly process
• High speed linear motors/encoders
• Tolerances of within +/- 0.00075 inches over 8 feet of travel

There are multiple steps involved in the fabrication of solar panels. Currently, the industry is using 1100 x 1300 mm (G5) sized panels but the solar panel industry is rapidly moving toward 2200 x 2600 mm (G8) size panels.  ASP has recently designed a system, the Solar Star, which is capable of scribing glass panels up to G8 sizes. The G8 panels are usually divided into approximately 200 individual solar cells produced by various scribing methods. The Solar Star has the ability to maintain cost effectiveness while processing these large panels at extremely fast speeds.  

ASP has the capabilities to optimize our technology for the solar industry. ASPs' parent company, Fonon Technology International, has proven this technology in the flat panel and semiconductor industries since 1991, and is now applying their methods for large solar panel manufacturing.  ASP's continued research and development of Fiber Laser systems will be a major contributor to the advancement of the solar panel processing industry. Combining high beam quality and accuracy, ASP has developed the industry's most definitive solar panel marking, scribing and etching methods available on the market.

 To learn more contact Advanced Solar Photonics at 407-804-1000 or email us at info@fonon.com.