Kyocera Fineceramics GmbH
KYOCERA, with headquarters in Kyoto/Japan, is a leading company in photovoltaic technology. Meanwhile, they look back on more than 30 years of research into and utilisation of solar energy. What began in 1975 when Japan Solar Energy Corp. (JSEC) was founded has meanwhile developed into commitment on a world-wide scale. One pioneering development came about in 1982 when the company started mass production of polycrystalline silicon solar cells. Since then, Kyocera has repeatedly succeeded in making solar cells more efficient, raising them up to new best levels. They actively get involved on all continents, in all cultures and under most different local conditions. Solar Power for Everyone! Right from the start, Kyocera managed to be involved in solutions all around the world which provided photovoltaic systems even in difficult situations, for example in settlements off the beaten track of civilisation, or complex large-scale-projects. The experience gained in this way is put to the benefit of all customers, in every country, in every possible area of application.Principal Business
The technical requirements for using solar energy do not come to rest, particularly in the face of increasing demands for enhanced profitability and durability of photovoltaic installations. Kyocera has therefore initiated a broad-based programme of research and innovations which is unsurpassed in the branch. The corresponding state-of-the-art technology findings are made constantly available to customers. Here are a few examples: in 1989, Kyocera's engineers achieved a great success with 14.5% efficiency for square polycrystalline solar cells measuring 15 x 15 cm. In 1996, solar cell efficiency was increased to 17.1 % for solar cells measuring 15 x 15.5 cm. In 2004, this factor reached with 17.7 % a new top output before in 2006 another reached the level of 18.5 % by a measurement under realistic conditions in the laboratory and hence the highest output world-wide for polycrystalline cells. Amongst others the usage of polycrystalline silicon had a part in the new world record. Component provides high productivity and energy output at low costs is extracted by several refinement processes from quartz sand, which is available on earth in almost unlimited quantities. Now it is our aim to bring these highly efficient polycrystalline cells to mass production. The company has already succeeded in doing so with photovoltaic modules with 3 busbar-cell technology. Here Kyocera also emphasized their reputation as innovator a few years ago: The 3 busbar solutions can notably decrease electrical losses by improved cell contacts and by this higher currents and hence better efficiency factors at same surface area can be achieved. In the meantime all modules distributed in Europe are equipped with this progressive technology.
PV activities
Kyocera's advanced cell processing technology and automated production facilities produce a highly efficient multicrystalline photovoltaic module. The conversion efficiency of the Kyocera solar cells reaches up to 16%. Kyocera offers polycrystalline solar modules in the range from 43 Wp up to 205 Wp. Additionally, we offer small modules for rural electrification as well. All Kyocera solar modules sold in Europe are registered and certified according to IEC61215 ed.2, IEC 61730 and Safety Class II.
| Address: | Fritz-Mueller-Strasse 107 73730 Esslingen |
| Website: | http://www.kyocerasolar.de |
| Phone: | + 49(0)711-93 93 49 99 |
| Fax: | + 49(0)711-93 93 49 50 |
| Email: | solar@kyocera.de |