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Abstract:

The objectives for this project are:

To design, develop and manufacture the next generation of multicrystalline silicon growth systems to match the latest industry standard 150mm & 156mm square wafers, and to accommodate the future generation of 200mm & 210mm square wafers

To increase silicon production rates.

To improve PV (photovoltaic) silicon quality during the growth process.

To produce a higher efficiency machine through the use of the latest analytical techniques; through system design to silicon output.

To design and develop an automated process line for the key stages in the production and handling of 150mm - 210mm square blocks cut from silicon ingots.

The project has undertaken the design and development of the next generation of multicrystalline silicon ingot growth system, capable of producing ingots up to 90cm square and weighing up to 500kg. This project has also covered automation of downstream ingot processing equipment. The developed processes include block chamfering, inspection and packaging.

The project has successfully developed the larger crystal growth system and automated block process line as set out in the proposal.

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Potential for Future Development

Publication Year:

2006

Publisher:

Department of Trade and Industry

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DTI

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Renewable Energy Sources

Solar Energy

Photovoltaics

Language:

English

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Region:

United Kingdom

Publication Type:

Project Report

Subject:

Technology

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Related Project(s):

Innovative Equipment for the Preparation of 150mm Multicrystalline Silicon

Related Publications(s):

Innovative Equipment for the Preparation of 150mm Multicrystalline Silicon: Final Report

Innovative Equipment for the Preparation of 150mm Multicrystalline Silicon: Project Summary