Enhancing the product capabilities of solar cell manufacturing equipment to support improvements in production efficiency, conversion efficiency and output
First written in FY2016. 12 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.
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- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For solar cell manufacturing equipment, we generated sales mainly from equipment relocation projects from Southeast Asian plants and modification projects for a major U.S. solar cell manufacturer’s new plant in South Carolina, as well as perovskite development equipment for domestic companies.」
Regarding next-generation solar cells, the company recorded sales of perovskite development equipment to a domestic company and carried out equipment relocation and modification projects for a major U.S. customer. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For solar cell manufacturing equipment, sales to a major U.S. solar cell manufacturer, its key customer, consisted mainly of perovskite development equipment for its R&D center, additional equipment and modification projects. Parts sales were also strong, as the customer maintained a high operating rate at its plant and increased the number of equipment units in operation. The company also recorded sales of perovskite development equipment to a domestic solar cell manufacturer.」
Regarding perovskite applications, the company reported sales of development equipment, additional equipment and modification projects for a major U.S. customer’s R&D center, as well as development equipment for domestic manufacturers. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For solar cell manufacturing equipment, sales to a major U.S. solar cell manufacturer, its key customer, consisted mainly of perovskite development equipment for its R&D center, additional equipment and modification projects. Parts sales were also strong, as the customer maintained a high operating rate at its plant and increased the number of equipment units in operation. The company also recorded sales of perovskite development equipment to a domestic solar cell manufacturer.」
Regarding next-generation solar cells, the company reported sales of perovskite development equipment for a major U.S. customer's R&D center, additional and modified equipment, and perovskite development equipment for domestic manufacturers. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「The company also provides domestic and overseas solar panel manufacturers with equipment for next-generation solar cells, including perovskite-type cells.」
The company reaffirmed its ability to provide equipment for high-efficiency and next-generation solar cells, including perovskite-type cells. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The Group currently operates mainly with U.S. solar cell manufacturers. It conducted R&D on high-end equipment capable of supporting the high-efficiency and next-generation panels developed by these manufacturers. It also worked on developing new equipment for their solar panel production lines.」
The company continues to develop high-end equipment for high-efficiency and next-generation panels, as well as new equipment for production lines. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For the dismantling equipment used in the “hot knife separation method,” which the company developed to enable the complete recycling of solar panels, the company worked to improve separation technology and the durability of consumable parts, as well as the technology for portable semi-automatic dismantling equipment.」
In addition to solar cell-related equipment, the company advanced improvements in separation technology, component durability and portable semi-automatic technology for dismantling equipment. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The solar cell manufacturing equipment business is currently focused mainly on U.S. solar cell manufacturers. The company conducted R&D on high-end equipment capable of supporting the high-efficiency and next-generation panels developed by these manufacturers. It also worked on developing new equipment for their solar cell production lines.」
The company specified R&D on high-end equipment for high-efficiency and next-generation panels, as well as new equipment for production lines. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As an example of its R&D, the company worked on an automated cell interconnection system for cells with an increased number of electrodes that conduct electricity, known as busbars, to improve power generation efficiency, as well as R&D on a mechanism to improve pressure uniformity in vacuum laminators.」
To support higher efficiency and production efficiency, the company specified R&D projects including an automated interconnection system for cells with more busbars and a mechanism to equalize pressure in vacuum laminators. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Solar panel manufacturing requires equipment that supports new technologies for improving production efficiency, conversion efficiency and output. The company will strengthen R&D to meet this demand and further enhance the product capabilities of its solar cell manufacturing equipment.」
The company identified strengthening R&D for new technologies as a specific initiative to enhance the product capabilities of its solar cell manufacturing equipment.