Solibro GmbH, an associate company of Q-cells (QCE.DE), has started shipments to customers of its copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film solar modules.
The company said it has signed supply contracts for almost its entire production with photovoltaic systems market players like HaWi Energietechnik GmbH, Sunova AG, Geckologic GmbH, thermovolt AG, and Sunset Energietechnik GmbH.
"We are excited too see our first modules being installed in the field now", says Solibro COO Dr. Johannes Segner. "The data from our reference test sites make us confident that the field performance of our products will meet our customers’ demanding expectations."
Solibro broke ground on its new production site in August 2007. In April the company’s first full-size module was made and measured. In the same month the company produced its first 11% full-area efficiency modules. The company completed production of its first megawatt (MW) in Mid August.
As announced on 13 August by Q-Cells, Solibro will increase the capacity of its plant in Bitterfeld-Wolfen from 30 megawatts peak (MWp) to 45 MWp and build a second production line with a production capacity of 90 MWp. Both expansion projects have already been initiated and first modules from the 90 MW site are expected in 4Q09.
"The strong demand for Solibro products and the successful ramp-up of production was the basis for the expansion decision. We are eager to support the growth of our customers", Dr. Segner concludes.
Q-Cells is the largest manufacturer of solar cells worldwide.
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