Die Schweizer Photovoltaik-Industrie: zwischen Vision, Innovation und Praxis

April 11th 2014; Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser

Passionate about PV

«We will shape the future energy mix by combining leading

technology with the infinite power of the sun .»

«We will further develop the photovoltaic, semiconductor and other

high-end niche markets using both new and exisiting technologies.»

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From ingot to solar module to complete BIPV energy system

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Renewables will play a key role in a sustainable future electricity mix

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10'000

20'000

30'000

40'000

50'000

60'000

2009 2050 2050 2050

6DS 2DS 2DS hi-REN

Other RES

Wind

Solar

Bioenergy and wastes

Hydro

Nuclear

Oil

Natural gas

Coal

19%

24%

57% 71%

TWh

Source: IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2012

A market shift towards the sunbelt

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«The majority of these markets are at grid parity and as

such sustainable» Quote: Deutsche Bank, Solar Update, 6.1.14

Source: Estimated installations in 2014 (GWp),

Deutsche Bank, Solar Update, 6.1.14

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8 GWp

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Global Demand

47+ GWp

8 GWp

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Increasing of PV Industry

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Vertically integrated PV Fabs

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Diesel

Gas

PV will play a major role in the global energy mix

Thank’s to profound knowhow spanning from integrated PV production lines to energy systems Meyer Burger will be part of this growth

Grid

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Instant degradation due to dust

7 Kind courtesy of Dr. Raed A. Bkayrat, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

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Heterojunction cells:

- Low temperature coefficient of 0.20%

- High efficiency >21% on pilot line

- Long lifetime performance

- Less m2 area

- Less cabeling

Bifacial frameless glass-glass module

in vertical position:

- No sand accumulation

- No cleaning issue

Leading technology:

- Smart wire connection

- 80% less silver paste costs

- No PID, no LID

Real value for the desert climates to differentiate

with adapted technology

Atacama slate, engineered for hot desert conditions

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Focus to LCOE is key and needs to be shown in target markets

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Front view of the Energy Yield test field in

Tempe (foto TüV Rheinland)

Nat. PV Tagung 2012

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Patience is key – Diversity, wealth of information & time factor

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High increase in project activities in photovoltaics increased significantly

BUT, there are major influencing factors

Timing is the issue!

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2Sol – Integral approach for thermal and electrical energy

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Nationale PV Tagung 2013

40 % of CO2 Emissions

In Switzerland are due to

heating and cooling of buildings

Driven by vision towards a sustainable future

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