Profile

centrotherm photovoltaics AG is the world's leading technology and equipment provider for the photovoltaics sector. With more than 30 years of experience and an extensive, proven technology platform on almost all levels of the photovoltaic value chain, the company sees itself as a pioneer in the industry. Our strengths include the development of new technologies and innovations and their implementation in modern production systems and efficient processes.

Our product and services portfolio starts at the early stage of producing silicon as a raw material. It covers the planning and development of silicon plants up to engineering and key equipment for the manufacturing of polysilicon, ingots and wafers. Furthermore, we equip leading solar companies as well as new market entrants with turnkey lines and key equipment for the production of crystalline solar cells and modules as well as CIGS thin film modules. We guarantee our customers key performance parameters, such as production capacity and on-time delivery.
We currently employ about 1,900 staff members at our German sites in Blaubeuren, Constance, Dresden, Burghausen and Abensberg and at our international service and sales subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and the USA.

In the 2010 financial year, the group achieved revenue of EUR 624.2 million, EBIT of EUR 75.4 million, and is listed in the TecDax of the Frankfurt Securities Exchange.