New CIGS module efficiency record at NICE Solar Energy

German-Chines joint venture NICE Solar Energy GmbH has achieved a new world record efficiency for CIGS thin-film solar modules with 17.6 percent. This efficiency record, confirmed by TÜV Rheinland on a module surface area of 120 x 60 centimeters, was achieved on production equipment of Manz at the R&D site of NICE Solar Energy in Schwäbisch Hall. For more details, see news articles by Manz AG and pv magazine.

Programme for IW-CIGSTech 8 published

The workshop programme for IW-CIGSTech 8, jointly organized by HZB and ZSW, has been published and can be found at the iw-cigstech homepage. Do not miss the opportunity to take part in the discussion with renowned CIGS experts for the very small fee of 150 Euro plus VAT – register now! Continue reading Programme for IW-CIGSTech 8 published

Save the Date: IW-CIGSTech 7 Held as Parallel Event at EU-PVSEC 2016

Many CIGS experts are aware of the tradition of the International Workshop on CIGS Solar Cell Technology (IW-CIGSTech) usually being held at Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB). For the scope of last year’s event, see the IW-CIGSTech 6 website.

Announcing EU-PVSEC 2016 at previous conference
Announcing EU-PVSEC 2016 at previous conference (image: WIP)

In 2016, HZB and ZSW will be joining forces to offer IW-CIGSTech 7 as a parallel event at the 32nd European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, EU-PVSEC, taking place in Munich, Germany, in June. IW-CIGSTech 7 will take place as a full-day meeting on Thursday, 23rd of June, 2016, including an evening event in downtown Munich.

IW-CIGSTech 7 will be an international workshop focussing on CIGS solar cell technology, combining scientific and technological aspects with their industrial applications. The workshop will consist of invited talks, discussions and poster presentations. Please note that the programme of the workshop will be fully complementary to the main Conference programme topics.

The organizers – Rutger Schlatmann (HZB), Michael Powalla (ZSW), and Hans-Werner Schock – would be delighted to welcome you in Munich for a day of lively discussions on CIGS technology topics. Further details will be published soon.

If you would like to be put on the workshop mailing list, please contact Claudia Brusdeylins.