Final Results of CPVMatch - Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules Using Advanced Technologies and Cells for Highest Efficiencies

Abstract

The EU-funded project Concentrating Photovoltaic modules using advanced technologies and cells for highest efficiencies (CPVMatch) and its main results will be presented. The collaborative project started in May 2015 with a duration of three and a half years and an EC contribution of 4.95 M€. The consortium consists of four research institutions (Fraunhofer ISE, RSE, CEA, Tecnalia), one University (UPM), two industry partners (AZUR Space Solar Power, AIXTRON) and two SMEs (ASSE, Cycleco) and is coordinated by Fraunhofer ISE. The consortium addresses in their research all topics required for manufacturing of high-efficiency CPV modules. This includes material issues, manufacturing and equipment aspect and production challenges. University and research institutes are working in close co-operation with industry partners in order to ensure fast industrial exploitation of all results within the whole value chain.