centrotherm and SolarSpace sign cooperation agreement on PERC AlOx production technology at SNEC PV in Shanghai

centrotherm (ISIN: DE000A1TNMM9 and DE000A1TNMN7) and SolarSpace (Jiangsu Zhongyu Photovoltaic Technology Co. Ltd.) signed an agreement of cooperation on the implementation and further optimization of the AlO_x PERC production technology today. SolarSpace will implement the centrotherm c.PLASMA AlO_x system and the respective production process for the manufacturing of PERC solar cells in its production site in Xuzhou in June. The Chinese manufacturer currently has an overall annual production capacity of 2 gigawatts of multicrystalline solar cells and will expand to 5 gigawatts by adding production lines for mono PERC solar cells by the end of 2018.

SolarSpace was established in 2010 and is mainly engaged in research and development beside its core business, the production and sale of solar cells. Both cooperation partners aim to further optimize the centrotherm AlO_x PERC production process, which already achieves a cell efficiency of 22 % in mass production at several Asian customers. 

Note: from May 28 to May 30, 2018, centrotherm is an exhibitor at the SNEC PV Power Expo in the New International Expo Center in Hall E 3/555.

About centrotherm international AG

Thermal production solutions and coating technologies are among centrotherm's core competencies. For more than 70 years we have been developing and implementing production concepts for a constantly growing international customer base. In addition to growth sectors such as the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, as well as photovoltaics, our innovative solutions are also being applied in new future-oriented fields such as fiber or battery production.

As a leading, globally active technology group, we work closely with partners from industry and research. We improve existing production concepts and set new trends. In this way, we generate valuable competitive advantages for our customers. More than 700 employees worldwide are working to shape the future - GREEN | SMART | EFFICIENT.

centrotherm international AG
Württemberger Str. 31
89143 Blaubeuren
Internet: www.centrotherm.de

German Securities Identification Number (WKN): A1TNMM (bearer shares); A1TNMN (unlisted shares from the non-cash capital increase)
ISIN: DE000A1TNMM9 (bearer shares); DE000A1TNMN7 (unlisted shares from the non-cash capital increase)
Inclusion: Basic Board, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Corporate domicile: Germany