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Innovative Solar Technology from the Netherlands Visit Us the PV at B4G/B 1S2EC September 2011 SEC Hamburg PV Innovative solar technology from the Netherlands Visit us at the PV SEC B4G/B12 Launchingof evaporation cabinet • • • • • • • • • • • • Innovative solar technology from the Netherlands Dutch companies, knowledge institutes the new technical opportunities have led to and government authorities are market opportunities and sales. The Dutch working flat out on new technologies solar industry – present in great numbers and countless innovations in the field during the PV SEC – will demonstrate during of solar power. They are deeds and this event that they are able to transform answers appropriate for the global opportunities into business. push for power transition. They are deeds that will not just shape the There is a lot of positive news to report on future of the Netherlands, but the regarding knowledge, abilities and sales. Like future of the entire world. the funding of Solliance and the installation of the Solliance Industry Board, which you A future in which the Netherlands will can read all about in this magazine. hopefully lead with innovations. In which dependency on fossil fuels will decrease. There is also a part for the Dutch A future in which the Netherlands will government to play in the marketing of globally play a role of crucial importance. new technologies through the creation The potential is there. The Netherlands of an industry-friendly home market does not just have a knowledge institute and the stimulation of innovation. The in the Energieonderzoek Centrum Dutch government increasingly supports Nederland that enjoys global status, test and demonstration projects within it also has companies like OTB Solar, the field of solar power. A step that Tempress Systems, Smit Ovens, Scheuten hopefully the Dutch authorities will take Solar, Rimas, Solland Solar, DHV and many in the foreseeable future will be the step others that score high internationally. towards a sound grants scheme that And that is without even mentioning will stimulate people to purchase a solar the promising start-ups like Levitech, panel. It can facilitate the acceleration of SoLayTec, Helianthos, RGS Development, new technologies that make a sustainable TULiPPS Solar, ProxEnergy, LineSolar, SRB future possible all the sooner. Providing Energy, Dimark Solar and RUV Systems. we all continue to innovate and providing You can read more about them in this we manage to continue to raise the level of special English edition of the only Dutch the development of knowledge. At any rate, magazine for the solar industry. The sound the Dutch solar industry is well on its way. journalism and editorial approach of this magazine sketches the full spectrum of the Now all that remains for me to do is to Dutch solar industry. wish you, on behalf of the entire team behind the Solar Magazine, an enjoyable For many years, the Photovoltaic Solar read of this special PV SEC edition of our Energy Conference and Exhibition (PV magazine and every success at the PV SEC SEC) has been the platform for presenting 2011 at the city of Hamburg. Hopefully, innovations for practice. This is the reason when you reflect on this week, you will why we have chosen the title ‘Stop thinking, remember the Netherlands when you are start acting’ for this magazine. Indeed, it is looking for an innovative partner for your up to the Dutch solar industry to put into business in the solar industry! practice the many new technologies and corresponding opportunities. After all, there Edwin Gelissen-Van Gastel can only really be talk of innovation once Solar Magazine editor in chief and publisher 3 BRAINPORT CREATING THE INDUSTRIES OF THE FUTURE Brainport Eindhoven Region is a cornerstone of the Dutch dynamic young companies developing thin fi lm and establishing economy, along with Rotterdam (seaport) and Amsterdam production lines for silicon and solar cells. (airport). The prospects for growth of the solar industry is boosted and Top technology region Brainport is a breeding ground for accelerated by the presence of other related industrial sectors innovation and the home base of world class companies, such as coatings, semi-conductors, mechatronics, materials, knowledge institutes and research institutions. Together they displays and optical storage. Brainport Eindhoven Region can design and manufacture the technology of the future to ensure consider itself very well represented by leading international a safe, green and caring society and a sustainable economic companies in these sectors, including DSM, Fuji Film, development of the Netherlands. Assembléon, Océ and NXP. Solar industry champions located in Brainport With all these knowledge institutes, established and new Eindhoven Region companies, Brainport Eindhoven Region is a highly attractive Brainport Eindhoven Region is a top location for manufacturers place for the development and production of future photo- of photovoltaic equipment. World-class knowledge institutes voltaic systems, crystalline silicon solar cell technology and with an enviable reputation in renewable energy, like ECN, TU/e, thin fi lm. Holst Centre and TNO, cooperating in Solliance, form a strong cluster of R&D activities. Moreover, Brainport’s competitive By allocating national and international R&D and by strengthe- supply chain of production equipment and parts includes major ning the solar industry’s competitiveness, Brainport Eindhoven players such as OTB Solar and VDL ETG as well as several Region wants to make solar one of our industries of the future. Brainport Development N.V. P.O. Box 2181, 5600 cd Eindhoven The Netherlands p +31 (0)40 751 24 24 f +31 (0)40 751 24 29 [email protected] www.brainportdevelopment.nl creating the industries of the future 07-11 BP_AdvS_210x297_Solar.indd 1 27-07-11 20:36 CREDITS Index Solar Magazine is an independent Dutch New from the Netherlands 6 trade journal and appears four times a Dutch solar landscape displays a vivid range of colours 8 year with a circulation of 5,500 copies. This Dutch solar industry succeeds through joint innovation projects 11 English edition of 3,000 copies has been Column Wim Sinke - Grid parity: Holy Grail or hype? 13 published for the PV SEC. OM&T | Moser Baer Technologies enter ‘harvest year’ 15 Publisher & Editor in chief OTB Solar continues to invest heavily in R&D and new applications 16 Edwin Gelissen-Van Gastel (EG Media) Tempress Systems plucks the fruits as solar industry embraces the N-type solar cell 17 (E). [email protected] Enthone is making considerable headway with electroplating for solar cells 18 (T). +31 63 00 848 75 GreenTech Engineering supports companies from lab to fab 18 Columnists Scheuten Solar has started roll-out of premium modules 19 Wim Sinke (ECN) Masévon grows and raises its international profile in the PV industry 21 Rob van Gijzel (Mayor of Eindhoven) Bronkhorst continues to renew its portfolio 21 Marcel van Haren (Cleantech Holland) Test machine for ‘Ribbon-Growth-on-Substrate’ achieves desired yield efficiency 23 Design Lamers High Tech Systems launches evaporation cabinet for solar industry 25 Bette van Loenen (EG Media) Column Rob van Gijzel - Brainport Eindhoven benefits from energy research hub 27 (E). [email protected] VDL ETG continues growth as a tier-one contract manufacturing partner 29 Coverfoto: Schott Solar Rimas and OTB Solar raise control over solar cell manufacture by joint innovation 30 Editorial advisory board Consultancy and engineering firm DHV improves sustainability in solar industry 31 John Blankendaal (N.V. BOM) Cell and module factory Alinement right on track 33 BRAINPORT Paul Wyers (ECN), Ando Kuypers (TNO) Smit Ovens ready for definitive breakthrough in thin film technology 34 Arthur de Vries (Holland Solar) Mastervolt drafts an ambitious plan for further growth 35 CREATING THE INDUSTRIES Solliance introduces focus to the research world of thin film 37 Solland Solar continues its search for new partners 39 ECP Solar strengthens its position as a green utility provider 41 OF THE FUTURE Ferro intensifies R&D efforts in efficiency improving pastes 41 SoLayTec starts completion of Ultrafast ALD High Volume Tool 43 Ubbink launches BIPV portfolio and enters the African market 45 Brainport Eindhoven Region is a cornerstone of the Dutch dynamic young companies developing thin fi lm and establishing Partners Solar Magazine Levitech’s Atomic Layer Deposition System to Ramp HVM for Solar Cell Makers 47 economy, along with Rotterdam (seaport) and Amsterdam production lines for silicon and solar cells. (airport). Femtogrid wants to become: ‘King of the Power Optimizers’ 49 The prospects for growth of the solar industry is boosted and DataLyzer acquires dominant market position with SPC software 49 Top technology region Brainport is a breeding ground for accelerated by the presence of other related industrial sectors Column Ruben Dubelaar 50 innovation and the home base of world class companies, such as coatings, semi-conductors, mechatronics, materials, Solar Industry Register 51 knowledge institutes and research institutions. Together they displays and optical storage. Brainport Eindhoven Region can design and manufacture the technology of the future to ensure consider itself very well represented by leading international a safe, green and caring society and a sustainable economic companies in these sectors, including DSM, Fuji Film, development of the Netherlands. Assembléon, Océ and NXP. Translation Double Dutch, Eindhoven Solar industry champions located in Brainport With all these knowledge institutes,
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