CPVMATCH

The project CPVMatch has been bringing the practical performance of high concentrating photovoltaics (HCPV) closer to theoretical limits. The project started in May 2015 and ended in October 2018. The consortium consisted 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 was coordinated by Fraunhofer ISE. In their research the consortium addressed all topics required to manufacture highly efficient CPV modules. This included material issues, manufacturing and equipment aspects and production challenges. University and research institutes were working in close cooperation with industry partners in order to ensure fast industrial exploitation of all results within the whole value chain. The central objective of CPVMatch was to realise HCPV solar cells and modules with highest efficiencies, with a low environmental impact. Wafer bonded 4j cells on Ge substrate..

Registration numbers: VR 4461 (W)

Primary location: Freiburg Germany