TitleShow Report: Solar 2008
Solar 2008 shines
Solar Power International was held October 13-16, 2008, in San Diego, California
Solar 2008 confirmed its position as the 80 µm and gives a sharp line definition. modules at their new manufacturing plant
leading US solar energy exhibition. The San EYE launched a new Solar Simulation in Albequerque, New Mexico.
Diego Convention Center was bulging at System. EYE is world famous for their high Edwards introduced the STP IXA 2205
the seams as approximately 460 exhibitors quality industrial light sources. They use Turbo Pump with integrated controls. The
crammed into one of the large convention DC current, providing a flat, square wave pumps are used in the CVD process and
halls. Truth said, the hall was too small for pattern, eliminating the flicker seen with range from 2,200 litres per second to 4,500
the size of show it was hosting. The aisles traditional light sources. litres per second.
were narrow, and it was difficult to navigate
Plansee had an impressive booth at Veeco demonstrated the DekTak 150
your way through the crowd. Although final
Solar 2008 showcas-
numbers were not released at the time of
ing their sputtering
writing, the organizers expected 12,000, and
targets. Plansee are
I am pretty sure they were close to achieving
currently the biggest
or exceeding that figure.
manufacturer in
Like most solar energy shows, Solar
the world for high-
2008 contained a mix of suppliers, manu-
purity sputtering
facturers and final installation companies.
targets.
On the technical side, most of the new in-
Schott make
novations had been debuted at the EU PV
a wide range of
Conference in Valencia, Spain, four weeks
glass products for
previously.
solar manufacture.
Dupont were making their first appear-
However, they also
ance at Solar 2008 with a wide range of
manufacture large
materials including thick-film metallization
finished 220 watt
pastes, encapsulants,
thin-film substrates,
front sheets and
an almost industry-
standard back
sheet. In addition,
their Kapton films
are used in many
flexible circuit appli-
cations, and their
Kalrez seals offer
superior gasketing
options.
Burkle
showcased their
impressive new
Multi-Daylight
Laminator, which
can accommodate
1-10 layers and do
the work of six presses. The system has a
smaller footprint than its predecessor and
a faster cycle time that enables it to keep
up with line speeds.
Ulbrich presented a wide range of
aluminum products for stringers and tabs.
The high grade aluminum products offer
superior conductivity and solderability.
Dynamesh introduced their new
V-screen, a dimensionally stable mesh
material that prevents shunting and lasts
twice as long as traditional mesh stencils.
The V-screen can print fine lines down to
28 – Global Solar Technology – November/December 2008 www.globalsolartechnology.com
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