This publication has been discontinued on September 7, 2012.
Introduction
Abstract
A selective methodology was employed for these company profiles due to the
high number of component, machinery and equipment manufacturers active in the
supply chain for TFPV production lines. The leading TFPV manufacturing
equipment suppliers by sales volume were selected based upon their
representative standing within the industry. Additional companies were
selected as representatives of emerging regional TFPV manufacturing equipment
industries worldwide in places such as Eastern Europe (Hungary - GreenSolar)
and Asia/Pacific (Japan/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan - ULVAC, Tokyo Electron, Apollo
Solar Energy Technology, Mirle Automation). North American component and
equipment suppliers provide a thorough representation of global participation
within the industry.
The equipment manufacturer profiles also represent a comprehensive selection
of the various product components and equipment required for TFPV production
lines. Profiles are included for companies that manufacture components such as
laser sources, vacuum equipment energy sources, pumps, vacuum chambers,
furnaces and filters as well as engineered equipment pieces such as physical
vapor deposition (PVD) equipment, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment,
working panel conveyance and handling systems, process automation systems,
laser tools, and wet process equipment. Major TFPV turnkey production line
suppliers are also included in the profiles.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
SBI Bulletin: Thin Film PV Manufacturing Equipment Global Manufacturer Profiles
Scope
Methodology and Selection of Profiles
Background
Table 1-1 Cross-Industry Reference Chart for TFPV Manufacturing Stages
Figure 1-1 TFPV Supply Chain Overview
Apollo Solar Energy Technology
Corporate Background
Product Portfolio
Table 1-2 Apollo Solar Energy Technology TFPV Manufacturing Equipment
Performance
Figure 1-2 Financial Performance of Apollo Solar EnergyTechnology
Holdings Ltd., 2006-2010 (in millions of HK$)
