Fraunhofer Institute Orders Aixtron MOCVD Tool for Multi-junction Solar Cell Development
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Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

June 29, 2009... Aixtron reports that the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) of Freiburg, Germany ordered an Aixtron MOCVD tool for mult-junction solar cell development. The institute placed the order for the AIX 2800G4-R MOCVD tool with automated wafer handler in the 8x6 inch configuration. Aixtron says that the system will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2009. Aixtron notes that the the purchase was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (the BMBF) and the Fraunhofer Society. According to Aixtron, the new tool will form the centerpiece of a program to develop and produce next generation triple- and multi-junction solar cells in cooperation with industrial partners.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) reportedly researches the technology required to provide energy efficiently and on an environmentally sound basis in industrialized, threshold, and developing countries. Dr Frank Dimroth, head of the III-V Epitaxy and Solar Cells group at the Fraunhofer ISE commented, “ I was impressed by the improvements which have been made in the reactor design compared to our current AIX 2600G3 system. The new Aixtron technology allows us to transfer our R&D processes up to high-volume mass-production which is a prime target for our development project.” Aixtron News Release

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