VALENCIA, Spain--()--Regulatory News:
“AEG Power Solutions has been leading in power control development for many years now. As a result we have a very clear picture of what really helps our clients to lower their production costs and improve manufacturing process”
AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) (Amsterdam:3WP) introduces its new
Thyrobox™ PI power system which will set new efficiency standards in
polysilicon production. The new Thyrobox™ is unveiled for the
first time at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and
Exhibition (Feria Valencia, Valencia, Spain,).
Using
proprietary technology developed by AEG PS, the Thyrobox™ PI, allows
manufacturers of polysilicon, to increase the production output of their
existing polysilicon reactors by 10% to 20%. The manufacturing process
of polysilicon can consequently increase its level of efficiency,
depending on reactor configuration and process condition.
AEG Power
Solutions confirms here its technological leadership on this market as
well as its focus on developing innovative products to answer customer
needs as this unique technology can be a key element to upgrade existing
polysilicon facilities.
Polysilicon is the base material used in the manufacturing of solar
cells. With decreasing poly silicon prices, manufactures are under ever
increasing pressure to lower operational manufacturing costs. Thyrobox™ PI
can easily be added to existing AEG Power Solutions Thyrobox power
systems. That way it allows for permanently lowered operational costs
with minimal investment as no new or additional deposition reactors are
needed. In addition to increased polysilicon productivity the
Thyrobox™ PI, reduces internal thermal stresses thus preventing rod
cracks, allows for more uniform growth, improves rod joint bridge
shaping and minimizes hot spots.
“AEG Power Solutions has been
leading in power control development for many years now. As a result we
have a very clear picture of what really helps our clients to lower
their production costs and improve manufacturing process”, explains
Gladwyn De Vidts, AEG Power Solutions’ Vice President and General
Manager Power Control Systems. “We strongly believe the Thyrobox™ PI
marks a technological breakthrough with regards to optimized polysilicon
production efficiency.”
Along with the introduction of the Thyrobox™ PI, AEG Power Solutions is partnering with GT Solar to offer the Thyrobox™ PI as part of a turnkey solution using GTSolar’s SDR™ series of CVD reactors. This next generation power system is designed to be integrated with GT’s SDR-400 to enable reactor capacities over 500 MTA. “GT Solar is pleased to be working with AEG in bringing this new and exciting technology to market,” said Dave Keck, Vice President and General Manager of GT Solar’s polysilicon division. “AEG PS’ vision is consistent with GT Solar’s vision of delivering sustained value to customers by lowering the cost of PV manufacturing.”
About GT Solar International, Inc.
GT Solar International,
Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global provider of polysilicon production
technology, and sapphire and silicon crystalline growth systems for the
solar, LED and other specialty markets. The company's products and
services allow its customers to optimize their manufacturing
environments and lower their cost of ownership. For additional
information about GT Solar, please visit www.gtsolar.com.
About AEG Power Solutions
AEG Power Solutions is a global
provider of premium power electronics. It offers one of the world’s most
comprehensive product and service portfolios in power conversion and
control, for customers spanning the infrastructure markets of energy,
telecom, lighting, transportation and general industrial sectors. System
solutions from AEG PS are designed to interface with the electrical
power grid and to offer power solutions for mission-critical
applications in harsh environments, such as power plants, offshore oil
rigs, chemical refineries, and utility-scale renewable energy plants.
The company has developed a full range of products for the solar energy
industry, from solar inverters to turnkey solutions and is investing in
solutions that will enable distributed power generation and smart
micro-grids.
Headquartered near Amsterdam, AEG PS generated revenue
of €400 million in 2009 with more than 1,500 employees around the world.
AEG
Power Solutions became a public company in 2009 following a business
combination with 3W Power Holdings S.A. (formerly Germany1 Acquisition
Ltd). Shares in the combined company are listed on Euronext Amsterdam
(ticker: 3WP).
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