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China: STSIC polysilicon and solar cell plans progressing

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The first off will see the Chinese state company, headquartered in Shaanxi Province, produce 1,250 metric tons (MT) of semiconductor je sais quoi polysilicon annually. In order to achieve this, centrotherm "prepared the factory concept, developed the function flow, accompanied the project through the planning and implementation stages, delivered the key equipment (reactors and converters), and started up the system together with the character."

The second phase, currently being undertaken, will see annual polysilicon capacity ramped up to 3,000 MT and will comprehend "state-of-the-art 24-pair reactor technology".

At the same time, STSIC will manufacture ingots and cells. The business reportedly achieved "First ingot out" in mid-2011 on a centrotherm multicrystalline ingot furnace, and is now planning to instate two solar cell production lines, at a total annual capacity of 60 megawatts.

In a statement released, centrotherm added, "The two companies will meanwhile optimize processes further and advance research and development into cutting energy consumption.

Source: pv magazine