Hanwha Q CELLS and 1366 Technologies Enter into 5-year Supply Agreement

公開日 2016/04/13
CubicPV  Q Cells 
Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. and 1366 Technologies Inc. today announced that they have entered into a supply agreement in which 1366 will supply up to 700MW of wafers using 1366's Direct Wafer™ technology to Hanwha Q CELLS over a 5-year period. This deal follows a year-long strategic partnership and collaborative R&D efforts to commercialize 1366's Direct Wafer™ technology with Hanwha Q CELLS' Q.ANTUM cell technology. 1366 will supply the wafers from its planned US manufacturing facility in New York State, scheduled to be online in 2017.

The agreement ensues months of intense technical collaboration between the two companies during which a series of performance records for the Direct Wafer™ technology were achieved. Hanwha Q CELLS and 1366 jointly reached a maximum efficiency of 19.1% using Direct Wafer™ products in Hanwha Q CELLS' Q.ANTUM cell, as independently verified by the Fraunhofer ISE.

"This agreement with one of the world's most respected and innovative solar manufacturers is, no doubt, a significant milestone for our business. It further demonstrates the compelling capabilities of the Direct Wafer™ technology and the readiness of this innovation, and establishes its long-term bearing on the industry," said Frank van Mierlo, CEO of 1366 Technologies. "We've found a strong partner, Hanwha Q CELLS, and we are extremely proud of the work we've accomplished together."

"This agreement aligns with our continuing efforts to bring about world leading technologies that enable solar energy to be more competitive and more affordable," commented Seong-woo Nam, CEO of Hanwha Q CELLS. "We are pleased with the progress we have made together during the past year and excited about the potential of 1366's Direct Wafer™ products with Hanwha's cell and module technologies to deliver further cost reductions and LCOE competitiveness to standard multi-crystalline wafer-based modules."

Provided that 1366 meets certain terms and conditions related to its wafer qualification and timing of delivery as agreed by both parties, Hanwha Q CELLS's commitment to purchase up to 700MW of wafers over a period of 5 years will commence.


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