SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2009--
ENN Solar Energy Co., Ltd. announced today that it has produced China’s
first 5.7m2 high-efficiency, tandem junction thin film
photovoltaic (PV) panels using a SunFab™ Thin Film Line,
rated at 60 megawatts per year, supplied by Applied Materials, Inc.
Working together at ENN’s leading-edge facility in Langfang, China, ENN
and Applied achieved this milestone just five months after equipment
installation. These ultra-large PV panels are nearly four times larger
than conventional modules on the market and use Applied’s innovative
tandem junction technology to deliver significantly higher conversion
efficiencies at competitive costs.
“By combining the high efficiency of tandem junction technology with
ultra-large 5.7m2 substrates, we’re able to deliver modules
that dramatically reduce installed cost per watt,” said Dr. Rick Wan,
General Manager of ENN Solar. “Our close association with Applied
Materials has enabled ENN to build a winning platform, combining our
next-generation solar technology with our world-class manufacturing
capability.”
“We are committed to delivering the highest level of technology
innovation and manufacturing excellence to our customers,” said Dr.
Randhir Thakur, senior vice president and general manager of Applied
Materials’ SunFab Thin Film Solar and Display Business Group. “ENN’s
rapid ramp from equipment installation to producing tandem junction
panels is an example of the unique capabilities that Applied delivers –
unparalleled research and development, technology and manufacturing
innovation, and global service and support for our customers.”
About ENN Solar Energy
ENN Solar Energy – a member of ENN Group – is a leader in the
manufacturing of large-size thin film module products. The company
produces and markets high performance silicon thin film modules of up to
5.7m2 per panel at low cost. Focusing on technology
innovation and the environmental improvement, ENN Solar's mission is to
make clean renewable energy more affordable and available worldwide.
Learn more at www.ennsolar.com.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in
Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of
innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication
of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells,
flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials,
we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live.
Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
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ENN Solar Energy Co., Ltd.
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liuliye@enn.cn
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