Meyer Burger gains US$22 million order for PERC cell and wafering upgrades

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Meyer Burger has received an order valued at around CHF 21 million (US$22 million) from a China-based integrated PV manufacturer.

Leading PV manufacturing equipment supplier Meyer Burger has received an order valued at around CHF 21 million (US$22 million) from a China-based integrated PV manufacturer. 

Meyer Burger noted that the volume production order included its multiple DW288 Series 3 diamond wire wafer saw systems and its SiN/AlOx PECVD deposition system, MAiA 2.1 for PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) production upgrades.

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The company expects to start delivery and commissioning of the equipment in the fourth quarter 2016.

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