About ECN Solar Energy

ECN Solar Energy, with its staff of 85 experts, offers high-level expertise in the fields of PV materials, cell processing, cell and module design and manufacturing. Our activities vary from fundamental research addressing crystalline silicon and thin-film technology to high-quality consultancy. Our technology is available for transfer to and implementation in the PV industry. As a fully private, independent organization, ECN can work on a non-disclosure and exclusivity basis. The combination of our skills, experience and facilities makes ECN Solar Energy a perfect partner in joint R&D activities, in fundamental studies as well as in technology development.

Two main areas dominate our present R&D program: crystalline silicon and thin-film PV technologies. The major part of this program is carried out in co-operation with national and international partners. Please visit the page R&D program for more information on these activities.