CIGS
Solar PV Technology for Africa
Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo October 2012
Black lite solar
The black lite solar is a South African based Company, investing in Thin Film Copper Indium Gallium and di-
Selenide (“CIGS”) Technology
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Black Lite Solar’s partnership with 3 key stakeholders
Page 3Source: Manz 2011
Partner for off-take of our solar panels
Basic & advanced research
Equipment expertise
CIGSfab Site
Page 4 Artist’s impression - Black Lite Energy offices East London IDZ
The CIGS solar panels will be manufactured in South Africa and exported into Africa
Source: Manz, black lite energy 2011
CIGS thin film is proven solar technology suitable for African conditions
Page 5Source: Manz 2011
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The elements and layers of a CIGS solar panel
1.
The PV technology continues to develop with significant projected growth in CIGS-based PV
Page 7Source: Manz 2011
Technical Specifications on 87W CIGS power station module
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Photovoltaic Park Project proving superior CIGS performance
GermanyGermanyCyprusCyprus
CairoCairo
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Description of Compared PV Modules
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mono c-Simono c-Si
multi c-Simulti c-Si
thin filmthin film
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Acquired in 2012 by Manz Solar
Grid-connected PV System Scope of Works
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PV ModulePV Module Balance of SystemBalance of SystemSolar RadiationSolar Radiation
Solar Irradiation[kWh/m2]
DC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
AC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
GridGrid
• energy from the Sun • energy extracted from module itself
• energy extracted from PV system
Supply Panels Procure Balance Of System EPC
Accumulated AC Energy Yield Performance 2006 -2007
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mono c-Simono c-Si multi c-Simulti c-Si thin filmthin film
AC
Ene
rgy
Yie
ld[k
Wh/
kW]
Stuttgart
Solar Irradiation1460 [kWh/m2]
DC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
AC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
No 1.thin films
No 1.thin films
(Now
Man
z Sol
ar)
Accumulated DC Energy Yield Performance 2006 - 2010
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mono c-Simono c-Si multi c-Simulti c-Si thin filmthin film
DC
Ene
rgy
Yie
ld[k
Wh/
kW]
Cyprus
Solar Irradiation8045 [kWh/m2]
DC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
AC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
No 2.all modules
No 2.all modules
semiconductor-like process; high manufacturing cost
(Now
Man
z Sol
ar)
Accumulated AC Energy Yield Performance 2006 - 2010
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mono c-Simono c-Si multi c-Simulti c-Si thin filmthin film
AC
Ene
rgy
Yie
ld[k
Wh/
kW]
Solar Irradiation8045 [kWh/m2]
DC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]
AC Energy Yield[kWh/kW]Cyprus
No 2.all modules
No 2.all modulessemiconductor-like process;
high manufacturing cost
(Now
Man
z Sol
ar)
Installed CIGS Solar technology around the world
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Power Plant, Spain
•Installed capacity: 10.93 kWp
•Number of modules: 55,036
3.26 MWp Albacete
390 KWp south train station, Beijing
98 kWp Schapfenmühle, Ulm
Installed CIGS Solar technology around the world (Continued)
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• Centralised or distributed power generation; • Greater temperature co-efficient;• Generates more electricity on cloudy/overcast days;• Environmentally friendly manufacturing process;• Recyclable Components used in manufacturing process;• Manz holds world record of 15.9% on aperture.
The key advantages of PV Thin film technology
CIGS thin film is proven solar technology which will be well suitable for the African conditions
Source: Manz 2011
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Certificato N° 5586.Normativa:
UNI EN ISO 9001:2008Attività settori:EA 19, 28, 33
Cat. OS19 class. VCat. OS30 class. IIIQualificazione per
prestazionedi progettazione e
costruzionefino alla class. III-BIS
Certificato numero 6712/43/01
International recognition for Quality Assurance
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Contact page
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CONTACT: Ajay Lalu
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: The Workshop70, 7th Avenue Parktown NorthJohannesburg2196
POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 6204Cresta2118
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.blacklite.co.za
PHONE: +27 11 447 7651
CELL: +27 83 707 1535
FAX: +27 86 583 7810
COMPANY NAME: black lite solar (Pty) Ltd
REGISTRATION NO: 2012/130622/07
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