Abstract: . . .  production floor space, and its test area is large enough to handle most production modules. The automated systems developed in this program are designed for integration to create automated production lines. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS: PV; post-lamination; manufacturing; wafer-based; thin-film solar cells; module edge trimming system; edge sealing and framing; buffer storage; automation; solar simulation; integration 16. PRICE CODE 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT Unclassified 18. . . .
. . .  space, and its test area is large enough to handle most production modules. The automated systems developed in this program are designed for integration to create automated production lines. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS: PV; post-lamination; manufacturing; wafer-based; thin-film solar cells; module edge trimming system; edge sealing and framing; buffer storage; automation; solar simulation; integration 16. PRICE CODE 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT Unclassified 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION . . .
. . .  These processes are applicable to a broad range of module types, including those made with wafer-based and thin-film solar cells. Survey data and input from module manufacturers gathered during site visits were used to define system capabilities and process specifications. Spire completed mechanical, electrical, and software engineering for four automation systems: a module edge trimming system, the SPI-TRIM 350; an edge sealing and framing system, the SPI- FRAMER 350; an integrated module testing . . .
. . .  are designed for integration to create automated production lines. 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 14. SUBJECT TERMS: PV; post-lamination; manufacturing; wafer-based; thin-film solar cells; module edge trimming system; edge sealing and framing; buffer storage; automation; solar simulation; integration 16. PRICE CODE 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT Unclassified 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE Unclassified 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT Unclassified 20. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT UL NSN 7540-01-280-5500 . . .
. . .  simulation; integration 16. PRICE CODE 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT Unclassified 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF THIS PAGE Unclassified 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT Unclassified 20. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT UL NSN 7540-01-280-5500 Standard Form 298 (Rev. 2-89) Prescribed by ANSI Std. Z39-18 298-102  . . .
. . .  (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503. 1. AGENCY USE ONLY (Leave blank) 2. REPORT DATE November 2002 3. REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVERED Final Subcontract Report, April 1998 April 2002 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Post-Lamination Manufacturing Process Automation for Photovoltaic Modules: Final Subcontract Report, April 1998 April 2002 6. AUTHOR(S) M.J. Nowlan, J.M. Murach, S.F. Sutherland, D.C. Miller, S.B. Moore, and S.J. Hogan 5. FUNDING NUMBERS CF: ZAX-8-17647-04 TA: PVP26101 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) . . .
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