Siemens in Solar Glass

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The hottest potential …

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Solar glass

Answers for industry.



A long history in glass and

process automation expertise forexcellence in solar technology

Siemens has a long history in the glass industry and many years of experience

in process automation. We are optimally equipped with technical competence

and unparalleled expertise to be the number one supplier for component

manufacturers in the solar industry. We are making the expected growth of

this industry to our top priority and are offering you a long-term partnership

for your success.

Energy sources in flux

The increasing need for energy

worldwide is a major trend that engages

each and every one of us. Countries like

India and China need innovative concepts

to ensure energy supply in the long run

for a constantly growing population.

Western countries are meanwhile

depending on energy imports. Energy

prices are continuously rising at the same

time. Therefore, energy production from

renewable sources is in high demand.

A prime example is the solar industry,

whose significance in the energy marketis becoming greater and greater. Market

analysts are even predicting a growth

rate of up to 30 %. Our history in the

glass industry, especially in float glass,

shows that we understand the

requirements of these developments.

Solar glass for the PV industry

Solar glass is the basic material for

polycrystalline solar cells and thin-film

solar cells. When the liquid silicon is cast

in blocks, after solidification the typical

frost pattern structure of polycrystalline

modules appears. These modules are

used for photovoltaic systems on houses

as well as for large solar plants. Thin-film

solar cells are an economic alternative for

utilizing solar energy, as they require only

few semiconductor material. Furthermore,

they can be mass-produced in highly

automated production plants.

As a consequence of the rising demand

for solar modules, the demand for solar

glass – and thus for low-iron glass –

is rising as well. So there will be a huge

additional demand for glass. This raises

the question about the costs and the

Experts forecast that by the middle

of this century more than half of the

global energy demand will be covered

by technologies for renewable energy.

Together with you, we will continuously

work on these technologies being

available and further developed and

putting the biggest potential of all

to use – the sun.

Our expertise in glass

As a global player in process automation

we have equipped many well-known

glass manufacturers so far and willcontinue this tradition – especially in

promising fields such as the solar

industry. This is exactly why our products,

systems, and solutions are the preferred

choice for the photovoltaic industry,

for manufacturers of solar glass and

equipment for solar thermal plants.

P i c t u r e : S c h o t t A G

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availability of low-iron resources. Silicon

is already running short worldwide and

becoming more and more expensive.

That‘s why a leading manufacturer of

float glass worldwide developed

a technology for the production of

a new, innovative type of solar glass.

This glass has an electroconductive

surface, low resistance, and high light

transmittance. And it can be produced

at significantly lower costs. So solar glass

will, in the near future, be affordable for

anyone.

Based on our many years of experience

in the float glass industry, we have the

knowledge and automation competence

to support solar glass manufacturers in

their challenge to efficiently cover market

demands with reliable and consistent

products.

Float glass for solar thermal

energy plants

Solar thermal energy plants have

enormous potential for central energy

generation and further development

tends upwards. Mirrors made of bent

coated float glass direct the solar

radiation to oil-filled collector tubes.

The oil is heated and becomes a gas,

which is fed into a turbine where

electric power is generated. With our

comprehensive knowledge in float glass,

collector, and bended mirror production,

we provide the solar glass industrywith integrated solutions for process

automation.

Our portfolio

With this distinct industry focus we

make a point of understanding your

specific demands and offer solutions

that are tailored to the solar industry’s

needs. Our solutions are all based on

Totally Integrated Automation (TIA),

a comprehensive, integrated product

and system spectrum for the efficient

automation of your entire production

process. Our portfolio of solutions for the

solar industry is embedded into this basis

for the implementation of customized

automation solutions. The uniquelyintegrated qualities of TIA in combination

with our expertise enable you to optimize

your production processes, increase

plant availability, ensure highest quality

standards in solar energy component

production, and increase energy

efficiency.

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