Meyer Burger operates two module factories in japanese Germany.
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From pv journal Germany
Switzerland’s Meyer Burger has signed a long-term wafer provide contract with Norwegian wafer producer Norsun. The contract supplies for elevated buying quantity as Norsun expands wafer manufacturing capability, in keeping with Meyer Burger’s progress plans.
Meyer Burger goals to increase its annual PV cell manufacturing capability to three GW by 2024. Initially of January, the Swiss photo voltaic producer mentioned it will make investments €400 million ($430 million) within the enlargement of its cell and module capability in Germany and america.
Norsun makes its wafers at a plant in Årdal, western Norway, powered by hydroelectric capability. Wafer manufacturing could be very power intensive and using hydropower considerably reduces the ecological footprint of PV modules. The Oslo-based firm at present has a manufacturing capability of 1 GW.
“The settlement with Norsun is a vital step in strengthening the independence of European provide chains,” mentioned Gunter Erfurt, CEO of Meyer Burger.
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