Komax wins major order from Algatec Solar AG

September 11, 2008
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On the back of the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition held in Valencia, Spain last week, Komax Holding AG has received orders worth over CHF 30 million, which includes a significant order from Algatec Solar AG for Komax’s crystalline solar module automation systems for a new 160MW module plant.The Algatec Solar order includes stringer and layup systems.

Komax also said that it had received orders leading up to the show in Valencia that included its new bussing system for thin-film modules.

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As well as presenting its new XCell 3400 stringer, which was coupled to a layup system at the exhibition, Komax also displayed a string tester for crystalline modules. The Group also presented a new bussing system for fitting contacts to thin-film modules.

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