Thin film solar panels offer specific advantages compared to conventional wafer-based silicon technology. In particular, Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) modules exhibit the potential to dramatically reduce the cost of manufacturing with a high production yield, thus reaching cost-effective PV generated electricity.

CIGS technology has transitioned from the laboratory to mass production capacities in recent years, where current CIGS solar modules have achieved 14% efficiencies. CIGS conversion efficiency is higher than with any other thin film technology, plus it is extremely stable over time. Performance continues unabated for many years.

AMS Technologies offers state-of-the-art R&D, pilot and mass production systems for CIS/CIGS thin film solar panels made of glass and flexible substrates.