Can a nanosecond laser cut solar cells?

Using the nanosecond laser Metsolar is able to cut the polycrystalline and monocrystalline solar cells into any desired shape and size. Cutting of solar cells are usually required to achieve desired solar module voltage options.

How does laser scribing affect solar cell performance?

A conventional cutting process is laser scribing, followed by a mechanical breaking process. This laser scribing method requires a deep scribing of approx. 30%-50% of the wafer’s thickness and causes a significant damaging of the solar cell edge in combination with microcracks. Both have a negative effect to the performance of the cell.

Is cell cutting the future of PV Manufacturing?

Since many of these larger formats, as well as other technologies that caught the eye of manufacturers, require cells to be cut into three or even more pieces, cell cutting is sure to remain at the heart of PV manufacturing for the foreseeable future. But this has not come without challenges or risk.

Should solar cells be cut into half-cells?

Over the past years, cutting solar cells into half-cells has grown to become a mainstream strategy in PV manufacturing. Significant gains in both power rating and mechanical strength at module level are demonstrated by using these technologies.

What is a microcell MCs laser cutting system?

The advanced microCELL MCS laser cutting system has been developed to meet the photovoltaic (PV) market’s demands for boosting module power output and service life by minimizing power losses and providing for an exceptionally high mechanical strength of cut cells.

Why do you need to cut solar cells?

Cutting of solar cells are usually required to achieve desired solar module voltage options. Precision and experience in this field allows us to provide very customized module power characteristics for various solar applications from lighting to providing energy source to tiny solar products. Let’s discuss your project!