Solar cell plating line Meco PPL

The Meco Panel Plating Line (PPL) electroplates a sub-micron layer of Copper, Indium and Gallium onto a glass substrate to form the absorber layers of a CIGS thin film solar cell. Electrochemical deposition offers manifold advantages compared to vacuum deposition techniques: a nearly 100% efficient utilization of Cu, In and Ga metals, no vacuum conditions required, a smaller footprint and lower facility requirements! To further develop high efficiency CIGS solar cells by electrochemical deposition of Cu, In and Ga Meco is working together with the Solliance Initiative. Specifications •Substrate: Glass Panel •Seed layer: Mo/Cu •Substrate size: 600 x 1,200 mm •Substrate thickness: 2.8 to 3.5 mm •Metal options: Cu, In and Ga •Production capacity: 20 - 25 MW •Unique patented contact/transport system