Tool Order: SunEdison signs up for Meyer Burger diamond wire saw technology

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

SunEdison, the world’s largest renewable energy developer, is to purchase diamond wire saw technology from tool maker Meyer Burger.

Under the multi-million dollar order, SunEdison buy Meyer Burger's DW288 water-based diamond wire saws to produce ultra-thin, high-performance mono-crystalline wafers. Further financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

Delivery is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2015 with production using the saws expected before the end of the year.

According to Meyer Burger, the saws offer twice the cutting speed with a lower environmental impact increasing the capacity of a facility.

“This contract represents a further milestone in Meyer Burger’s endeavours to support the technology change within the industry,” said Michael Escher, CCO, Meyer Burger. “We are proud to work with SunEdison as a long-term partner sharing a common commitment to the development of the renewable energy market.”

The deal is the second revealed by Meyer Burger this week. On Monday PV Tech reported an order for the company to supply 400MW of PERC upgrade equipment to German manufacturer SolarWorld. 

Read Next

October 6, 2025
Genesis Energy and FRV Australia have mutually agreed to terminate their solar development joint venture while maintaining co-ownership of the 63MWp Lauriston solar PV power plant in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Premium
October 6, 2025
Talon PV aims to be the first US company to safely manufacture TOPCon cells at scale, backed by European technology and a crucial First Solar licensing deal.
October 6, 2025
Indian infrastructure company focused on rooftop and ground-based solar power installations, PVV Infra has secured solar power orders worth INR7.9 billion (US$90 million) through two of its subsidiaries. 
October 6, 2025
US utility AES Corporation is reportedly in discussions to be acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of global asset owning giant BlackRock.
October 6, 2025
Indian solar developer ACME Group has established a new subsidiary to manage its renewable equipment manufacturing business, under which it is planning to scale production of TOPCon PV modules.
October 6, 2025
Rajasthan government will develop 500MW/2,000MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a four-hour single-cycle configuration and extended operational life.

Subscribe to Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
October 7, 2025
Manila, Philippines
Solar Media Events
October 7, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Solar Media Events
October 21, 2025
New York, USA
Solar Media Events
November 25, 2025
Warsaw, Poland