MiaSole’s production process applies different layers of copper, indium, gallium and selenium on a metal foil. This substrate is divided into cell-like sections and laminated between two hardened glass plates.
The frameless glass-glass module can be used for roofs, and for ground-mounted systems, and can withstand high wind and snow loads. The production process allows for almost all module shapes to be manufactured, which increases the potential for saving costs on balance of systems equipment, the company claimed.
The current conversion efficiency of the MiaSole module is 10.5%, with higher efficiency product to be shipped at the end of 2010, the company added.
The framework agreement also includes a recycling warranty where required by regulation or financing: At the end of the lifetime of the solar modules, the customer has the option of having them taken away by MiaSole and recycled or reconditioned.
Manfred Bachler, chief technology officer of Phoenix Solar, said: “Phoenix Solar has always sought to lead the field in innovations in all aspects of system integration from the module, through balance of system to operation & maintenance services.
”We welcome MiaSole to our group of strategical suppliers with whom we work closely to extract maximum synergy effects as a means of continuously driving down system costs.”
