Backside Contacting of Thin-Film Solar Modules,
Backside Contacting: All Steps in One System
The ‚modu*contec‘ system fully automates backside contacting of thin-film solar modules, up to the junction box connection.
The system ensures high processing speeds Picture: IMA
The system is based on IMA Automation‘s concept of modular production tools. Depending on the product‘s complexity, or user‘s requirements, the supplier can configure flexible and scalable manufacturing automation solutions with optimized transport flow characteristics or individual process control. Another well-known product is the ‚modustringer‘, which fully automates interconnection of Si-based PV modules, affording high productivity levels.
The ‚modustringer‘ processes up to 1,200 cells per hour, based on single-lane operation. This includes loading, checking incoming cells by electroluminescence, ribbon preparation, fluxing, testing/sorting, lay-up, soldering, and unloading. Other system components available for turnkey automation systems suited for small-lot up to high-volume manufacturing of photovoltaic modules are testers/sorters, systems for lay-up, and loading/unloading for thin-film technology. The system combines all steps and tools needed for thin-film photovoltaics. At a throughput rate of up to 130 modules/h, it will produce thin-film modules at a total capacity of 160 MW per year.
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