Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP
Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP
Organisation Introduction
The Fraunhofer CSP is your partner for reliability evaluation of solar cells, modules and systems under laboratory and application conditions as well as for chemical, electrical, optical and microstructural material and component characterization. Based on our understanding of failure mechanisms, we develop measurement methods, devices and manufacturing processes for components and materials with increased reliability.
We conduct applied research in the fields of silicon crystallization, PV 4.0, solar cell characterization, PV module technology and PV system diagnostics. Together with our customers, we develop new technologies, manufacturing processes and product concepts along the entire photovoltaic value chain.
The Fraunhofer CSP was founded in 2007 as a joint facility of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructures of Materials and Systems IMWS and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE.
Why PILATUS?
Fraunhofer CSP is developing and testing new digital, high-throughput measurement concepts adapted for in-line IBC characterization in an industry 4.0 measurement and classification pilot-line (MK4.0). High-resolution diagnostics like TEM, TOFSIMS, XPS and physical failure analysis will be used to achieve a profound understanding of material- and technology-induced IBC defect and develop novel measurement and mitigation strategies.
What in PILATUS?
Next generation SHJ (tunnel-)IBC fabrication in Europe requires a high degree of automation, enhanced through-put and production yield. Inline measurement instrumentation, procedures algorithms will be developed and already tested during PILATUS at the dedicated industrial measurement and classification MK4.0 pilot line at Fraunhofer CSP in close conjunction with know-ledge based defect diagnostics.
“The PILATUS-project helps us to innovate workflows in defect diagnostics and metrology for high-performances IBC solar cells made in Europe.”
