Optical inspection equipment firm ISRA VISION / GP Solar has reported strong fiscal first-half year sales and a strong order backlog that includes solar PV system sales.
New orders for the inspection of solar wafers, cells and modules were said to have increased strongly in the reporting period, notably orders were strong from PV manufacturers in China and other Asian countries, according to the company.
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The company is benefiting from capacity expansions across wafers, cells and modules as well as technology migrations to fine line printing of solar cells and the migration to PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) technology and several new inspection products to highlight new defects and improve yields.
ISRA reported overall sales had increased around 10% from the prior year period to €53.3 million.
Overall order backlog stood at over €85 million, compared to €65 million in the prior year period.
