The company points out that the demonstration is the first step in establishing the infrastructure and capability to produce low-cost solar cells with the highest conversion efficiency.

“We are a high-tech manufacturer with an established track record supporting the wireless industry with volume production, but over the past several years we have also established a strong solar cell capability. As we have done with our wireless customers, EpiWorks is excited to push the industry technology roadmap while establishing this critical part of the PV wafer production supply chain," said David Ahmari, EVP of Business Development at EpiWorks.