SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2009--
Green Energy Technology Inc., Ltd. (GET) has certified its SunFab Thin
Film Line™, supplied by Applied Materials, Inc.,
for the production of Taiwan’s largest solar photovoltaic panels. The
line, located in Tao Yuan, Taiwan, passed final acceptance testing with
world-class panel efficiency, yield and throughput.
“The key to success in the solar market is the ability to drive down
manufacturing cost by employing outstanding technology and manufacturing
expertise,” said Mr. Hurlon Lin, president of GET. “This is exactly what
we’ve done with our SunFab line. We’ve combined Green Energy’s extensive
production and manufacturing experience with Applied’s advanced
technology, process control and service support to set new factory
benchmarks.”
Green Energy began pilot production of SunFab panels in late 2008. Less
than five months later, GET has ramped to volume production level of
full-size 5.7m2 SunFab panels and is ready to serve
rapidly-growing applications such as large-scale commercial rooftop
installations and solar farms.
“Applied has a 20-year history of working with leading semiconductor and
flat panel display companies in Taiwan and we are very pleased that our
first SunFab certification in Southeast Asia is with Green Energy,” said
Dr. Randhir Thakur, senior vice president and general manager, SunFab
Thin Film Solar and Display Business Group at Applied Materials. “Our
successful collaboration with Green Energy resulted in a very rapid
manufacturing ramp and we’re confident that our long-term relationship
will continue to drive exceptional factory performance.”
Green Energy Technology Inc., Ltd. (GET) was invested by San-Chih
Semiconductor through an equity investment by Tatung and incorporated in
July, 2004. GET’s main products are multi-crystal silicon wafers
(125x125mm or 156x156mm) in thicknesses ranging from 325-200µm, and
single-crystal ingots and wafers. GET’s web site is www.getinc.com.tw.
Tatung Company, founded in 1918, is a diversified conglomerate of
four business groups: 3C; home appliances; industrial appliances; and
wire and cable. Tatung follows a strategy of vertical integration of an
industry to provide competitive advantages in supply chain efficiency
and profitability. Headquartered in Taipei, Tatung has branches in
Europe, North America, Mainland China and Southeast Asia. Tatung’s web
site is www.tatung.com.
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 panels, 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.
Source: Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc.
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