The competition in the photovoltaics market is fierce. When
it comes to price, Asian manufacturers are frequently ahead of the competition
by a nose. Now, Fraunhofer researchers are designing new coating processes and
thin layer systems that, if used, could help to reduce the price of solar cells
significantly – and give the competitive edge back to German manufacturers,
too. Scientists will unveil a few of these new processes at the EU PVSEC trade
show in Frankfurt from September 25 to 28 (Hall 03, Booth G22).