Crystalline Silicon Solar Solutions
Today most photovoltaic (PV) solar modules are based on crystalline silicon (c-Si) wafers. Steady evolutionary progress in technology and manufacturing, including the use of thinner wafers and the implementation of higher-speed processing, coupled with the rapidly-growing demand for grid-connected PV systems are spurring growth in the solar industry. The expanding demand for low-cost, solar-generated electricity is driving the need for more-efficient, larger-scale PV manufacturing plants.

Applied Materials offers customers state-of-the-art crystalline silicon production solutions to enable lower cost per watt:

• Precision wafering system technologies, delivered on Applied HCT systems
• High-volume cell manufacturing using our Applied ATON deposition series
• Integrated back end processing system for screen printing, laser edge isolation, test and sort with Applied Baccini systems
• Access to next-generation technologies that offer lower costs, higher efficiencies and larger manufacturing scales

Applied Materials performance systems are designed for today's high-volume solar cell fabs and incorporate proven capabilities and extensive experience in delivering and servicing reliable, high-productivity, state-of-the-art processing tools.

For more information and/or sales inquiries on our crystalline silicon products, send an e-mail to solar_sales@amat.com.