Our mission is to perfect and replicate our unique world class DSSC manufacturing operation with:
- Balanced production, ISO/SA certified, Lean;
- Continuous automated operation in an easily replicated, low cost system;
- Focus on value-added core operations;
- Outsourcing of module finishing and encapsulation for different customers;
- Ongoing Machinery Capital Programs and Maintenance Engineering;
- Efficient Chemical Operations supply chain;
- Full MRP and supply chain development with continuous materials improvement and integration.
G24I Technology Platform: Manufacturing Technologies
- “Roll-to-Roll” web manufacturing process enables DSSC fabrication with low capital intensity:
a continuous system that is easily replicated at low cost. - Roll material can be shipped as roll and cut to any length for diverse products.
- Finishing of modules can be automated and outsourced for various product streams and
customers. - Encapsulation provides environmental protection, custom finishes for different customers.
- Chemical Operations
- Continuous improvement of dye, electrolyte and colloid systems - constant review of vertical integration opportunities
- Providing analytical support and QA for raw material screening and production intermediate material.
Analytical capability constantly being expanded as part of continuous improvement.
- Dedicated Chem-Ops facility, designed with environmental control - program to be completed Q4 2009
G24I Technology Platform: Building World Class Manufacturing
- Quality assurance function part of core operations: complete and constantly updated SOP library.
- Online Manufacturing Spec project (to be completed 4th Qtr 2009) integrates SOPs for all aspects
of operations in one online database with links to production process and testing data. - Data systems continuously expanding to collect and analyse production process and testing data,
with online “Sharepoint” access to summaries and analysis. - Environmental, competitive, developmental and production testing programs are in place with
plans for expansion and continual improvement. - ISO certification current and maintained.
G24I Technology Platform: G24I DSSC Technology
- “Continuous improvement” effort to identify cost reduction opportunities in incoming materials,
DSSC architecture, and production processes. - Broad initiative to simplify/eliminate diodes in outdoor applications:
- Robust and leak free attachment
- Non perforating attachment
- Integral diodes (embedded, printed) in roll to roll assembly - Web handling expertise was central in creation of robust, high strength, high flex module end seal.
- Production machinery and process changes ongoing to support DSSC architecture and technology
changes: depth of skill and experience in team underpins a plan to integrate simpler, better, faster
processes and automation designs at lower system cost. - Ongoing R&D efforts will provide:
- Solvent free electrolytes
- Thinner colloid coatings
- Thinner Ti foil
- New higher moisture barrier encapsulants
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