Post-Lamination Manufacturing Process Automation for Photovoltaic Modules

Abstract

This is Spire Corporation’s Annual Technical Progress Report for Phase 1 of a program entitled “Post-Lamination Manufacturing Process Automation For Photovoltaic Modules.” This program was made possible by cost-share funding from the U. S. Department of Energy under National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) subcontract No. ZAX-8-17647-04. The Phase 1 period was 14 months, from April 15, 1998 to June 14, 1999. This program is part of Phase 5A2 of the Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology (PVMaT) project. The Technical Monitoring Team members are Dr. Martha Symko (NREL), Dr. Michael Quintana (Sandia National Laboratories), and Mr. Steve Rummel (NREL).