- Module production starts with an annual capacity of 0.4 GW, expansion to 1 GW prepared.
- SmartWire cell connection technology, developed and patented in Switzerland, significantly increases efficiency and ensures improved longevity and yield strength of solar modules.
- Online panel with the President of the Free State of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, and other high-profile guests from politics and business.
Heterojunction-based solar cells have the advantage over conventional cells that they can convert more sunlight into energy. The SmartWire cell interconnection technology developed and patented by Meyer Burger in Switzerland further increases the efficiency of the modules and ensures an above-average lifetime. Furthermore, Meyer Burger modules are completely lead-free compared to competitive products. The modules can be recycled in line with the circular economy.
The opening takes place digitally against the backdrop of the Corona pandemic. Representing the Saxon state government, President Michael Kretschmer and Wolfram Günther, State Minister for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, will take part in a panel discussion on the topic "From Saxony to the world: How we can use renewable energies regionally, European and globally", the two politicians will discuss with Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of Solar Power Europe, Dr. Stephan Lowis, CEO of enviaM AG, climate researcher Dr. Udo Engelhardt and Dr. Gunter Erfurt, CEO of Meyer Burger. The panel will be moderated by TV presenter, journalist and physicist Kristina zur Mühlen. CEO Gunter Erfurt: "I am looking forward to the start of module production in Freiberg and to this top-class round of talks. The innovative power of the solar industry and a forward-looking industrial policy can create thousands of sustainable jobs in Germany and Europe."
Online panel as part of the opening, start 1:45 p.m. (CEST):
German: https://www.meyerburger.com/de/eroeffnung-freiberg
No English version available.