Introducing..... “ZWLCT”

Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP) the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products presents the photovoltaic industry with Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology® (ZWLCT®). This process is a non-contact method which splits glass and other non-metallic brittle materials on the molecular level with tremendous speed, no material loss, and no chips or other debris associated with conventional scribe and break technology.

Precisely cutting glass and other substrates has always been a vexing problem for the solar industry. For years now, there have been two major cutting methods: mechanical scribing or sawing and laser cutting. The explosive rise of the photovoltaic industry has put new demands on these existing cutting technologies. Advanced Solar Photonics utilizes ZWLCT® in its Fantom G8™, a thin-film laser scribing system.

"Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology® can be used for precise glass separation at production speeds not previously possible and with edge characteristics not attainable by any other process to date. The processed glass is four to five times mechanically stronger and has defect free edges without additional edge processing, said Edgardo Rodriguez, Vice President of sales for Advanced Solar Photonics. “Using this patented method aids the glass in withstanding extreme day/night temperature changes in the harsh desert environments by maintaining the integrity of the glass, thus strengthening it and ensuring long term stability.”

Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology® produces the maximum MicroCrack depth in the subsurface layer of the glass and not thermal-fracturing of the glass. After performing this application, the human eye is unable to see any change in the properties of the glass; however, when applying a small amount of pressure, the glass will split along the scribe line. Following the split, the glass has no particular damage and the highest edge quality which one can safely run their finger over requiring no further processing making grinding and cleaning lines unnecessary."

About Advanced Solar Photonics
Advanced Solar Photonics is the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products for the solar industry. Our laser equipment performs edge isolation, deletion, glass scribing, coating removal, laser marking and cutting. Our thin-film solar panels are produced using our proven patented method and expertise gained first hand to manufacture panels with one of the highest thin-film efficiencies and low cost per kilowatt hour. Additionally, ASP has created commercial equipment, like the solar tower, utilizing our thin-film panels. Our various technologies can increase production and efficiency, minimize waste, and in some cases, increase the overall efficiency of the PV cells. For more information, visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/ or call us direct at (407) 829-2613.

Advanced Solar Photonics Announces Silicon Solar Panel Dicing and Scribing System

Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP), a developer of laser scribing, laser marking, laser cutting, edge deletion & edge isolation laser systems for the solar industry, announces the Blackstar,™ a silicon solar panel dicing & scribing system.

Developed as an alternative to mechanical saws, which may damage thin and complex solar cell materials and substrates while cutting, the BlackStar™increases the yield per panel and maximizes throughput, while minimizing the heat affected zone. Designed specifically for solar cells and low-K substrates, this wafer dicing system is used for dicing many semiconductor materials and silicon composites in solar panel production. Utilizing Fantom Wafer Dicing Technology™ (FWDT™), which was developed by ASP’s parent company, Fonon, the BlackStar™ is highly accurate and 20 times faster than a mechanical saw.

“Not only does the BlackStar™ provide precision, accuracy and resolution which mechanical methods are unable to provide, said Kristen Bruenig, Market Manger for ASP, “using a BlackStar™ laser system, has additional significant advantages over other technologies, such as: eliminating the need for cleaning solutions which produce hazardous waste, having a cut edge that is free of stress and the elimination of micro-cracks, fragmentation or chipping.”

The researchers at Advanced Solar Photonics are dedicated to providing laser application solutions in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Utilizing state-of the-art Fiber Laser technology and proprietary processes and equipment, the Advanced Solar Photonics’ research team has developed the capabilities to now offer laser equipment specifically tailored to produce delicate solar panels.

Advanced Solar Photonics is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals. Reaching out to the photovoltaic industry, ASP strives to lower manufacturing costs utilizing proven patented technology geared to improve and lower the cost per kilowatt. This technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes. For more information, please contact 407-829-2613.

What can Advanced Solar Photonics do for you today?

Advanced Solar Photonics Receives Two Letters of Intent to Purchase Solar Panels

Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP), a developer of equipment for solar processing, thin-film solar panels, and commercial solar equipment, announced today that it has received two letters of intent to purchase 15 MW panels.

Under the proposed terms of the agreement, the companies will purchase 15 MW SunPanels™ from ASP. The Generation 8 SunPanels™ are the most efficient thin-film panels on the market providing eight times more power from one panel than competition. Additionally, SunPanels™ all glass components are manufactured with patented Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology™ providing 4-5 times stronger and defect free edges to withstand extreme day/night temperature changes in the harsh desert environments ensuring 25+ years of long term module stability.

“These letters of intent represent the first two of many such agreements Advanced Solar Photonics intends to craft with other companies around the world,” stated Edgardo Rodriquez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Advanced Solar Photonics.

About Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP)
ASP is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals. Reaching out to the photovoltaic industry, ASP strives to lower manufacturing costs utilizing proven patented technology geared to improve and lower the cost per kilowatt. This technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes.

For additional information on ASPs’ product technology for the photovoltaic industry, please contact a representative at 1-407-829-2613, or visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/

The Latest Thin-Film Processing System from Advanced Solar Photonics

Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP), a developer of laser scribing, laser marking, laser cutting, edge deletion & edge isolation laser systems for the solar industry, has started promoting the FL600, a thin-film solar cell processing system.

The FL600 is capable of direct fiber laser patterning on indium tin oxide (ITO), TCO, CTO, anti-reflective coatings on glass and PET plastic film as used in the flat panel display industry. ASP is utilizing this proven technology for solar applications. The FL600 is able to accommodate the conventional 2’ x 4’ size solar panels and is also available in a larger format with similar technology for the larger size solar panels. Additionally, the FL600 has an optional conveyor to assist in the maneuverability of fragile solar panel materials for continuous manufacturing.

“The FL600 is an easy to use machine and is ideal for high-tech applications such as edge deletion or isolation,” said Kristen Breunig, Market Manager for ASP. “ASP is privileged to have this technology which has been developed and utilized by our parent company, Fonon Technology International, in the flat panel display for over 15 years.“

As the solar industry moves towards the abundant and cost effective thin-film panels, it is increasingly necessary to develop equipment capable of processing the largest solar panels possible. Although thin-film is the most inexpensive, it is also is the least energy efficient, leading to the exponential increase in substrate sizes. Researchers have found that a ten times increase in substrate area only results in a 2.5 times increase in equipment costs. Advanced Solar Photonics not only offers standard equipment for marking, etching, scribing and edge isolation of smaller silicon solar panels but is now developing systems and equipment to process up to an eight foot (G8) thin-film solar panel.

ASP is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals. Reaching out to the photovoltaic industry, ASP strives to lower manufacturing costs utilizing proven patented technology geared to improve and lower the cost per kilowatt. This technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes.

What can Advanced Solar Photonics do for you today?

Proven Sales and Marketing Experts to Lead Advanced Solar Photonics

Lake Mary, FL. – Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP),a developer of laser scribing, laser marking, laser cutting, edge deletion & edge isolation laser systems for the solar industry, announced today it has appointed Edgardo Rodriguez to Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Kristen Breunig to Market Development Manager. In their new roles, they will continue to strengthen the company's ties to the photovoltaic industry.

As vice president of sales and marketing, Edgardo will be responsible for new client acquisition, account development and overseeing the marketing team. Kristen is responsible for ASPs’ overall marketing efforts.

“With Edgardo and Kristen heading up our solar industry division, said Demitri Nikitin, founder and CEO of Advanced Solar Photonics, “their skills and talents will result in a more effective and efficient sales and marketing push that will propel Advanced Solar Photonics through the coming years.”

Prior to joining Advanced Solar Photonics, Edgardo has been involved in sales and marketing for equipment in High Tech industry for the past 15 years, managing Far East and Latin America regions. He received electronics training from Keesler Tech, and a Physics degree from the University of Utah. He has been managing sales for laser equipment manufacturing since 2005.
Kristen studied market development at the University of Central Florida where she received her Bachelor’s degree. She studied advertising at Mindcomet before starting work with Laser Photonics. At Laser Photonics she has played an integral role in developing the company and with that experience she will began development of ASP.

About Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP)
ASP is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals. Reaching out to the photovoltaic industry, ASP strives to lower manufacturing costs utilizing proven patented technology geared to improve and lower the cost per kilowatt. This technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes.

For additional information on ASPs’ product technology for the photovoltaic industry, please contact a representative at 1-407-829-2613, or visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/.

New Bright Light in the Solar Industry

Lake Mary, FL. - And then there were two. Laser Photonics has split off its solar division into a separate entity named Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP). The new sister company specializes in the latest generation of laser technology and laser products tailored to applications in the solar panel fabrication industry.

Founded in 2001, Laser Photonics develops high quality reliable industrial laser solutions that are both simple to operate and cost effective. Laser Photonics Fiber and CO2 Laser Systems are ideal for applications such as marking, cutting, engraving, scribing and other material processes.


Having an advantage over its counterparts due to the longevity of Laser Photonics, its sister company, ASP, provides a turnkey solution for solar manufacturing developing systems for laser marking, scribing, and edge deletion in the solar industry. Additionally, ASPs’ proven patented technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes.

"Today, solar power is thought to be the cleanest, most reliable and plentiful energy resource available, though it's potential has not yet reached fruition, said Demitri Nikitin, ASP founder and CEO. “We see great opportunities in this growing industry."


ASP is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals in order to address the needs of the PV solar manufacturers utilizing proven patented technology applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes.

For additional information on ASP product technology applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes, please contact a representative at 1-407-829-2613, or visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/.

SunPanels

The highlights of Advanced Solar Photonics SunPanels:

Generation 8 SunPanel™ - Provides 8 times more power from one panel than competition.

Increased Power Output - Frameless design delivers 8.2% overall power gain over conventional design only on size and geometry.

Increased Efficiency - Dramatic efficiency increase with implementation of E2 process. (Patent pending)

Active Layer contamination free continues manufacturing process is the key to the PV cell efficiency.

Front Glass Substrate - Low E, laser-strengthened laser cut, (see patent information) UV resistant glass substrate.

Back Cover Glass Multi-layer, hurricane proof grade, thin glass laminated design from aerospace and modern security glass technology.

All Glass Components manufactured with patented Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology™ providing 4-5 times stronger and defect free edges to withstand extreme Day/Night temperature changes in the hash desert environments ensuring 25+ year of long term SunPanel™ module stability.

Laminate Material – Liquid, UV curable glass bonding agent converts multi-layer glass stack into a monolithic, weather and shatter proof, sealed photovoltaic device. External Connection accomplished with a single junction box, reducing the installation time and copper wire consumption.

SunPanels™ manufactured in a high throughput continues automated line.

Installation – more than 17% savings on installation costs