Saint-Gobain Vitrage, Saint-Gobain's Flat Glass Sector & Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce next-generation solar panels. Shell has developed a new generation of photovoltaïc panel based on C.I.S. (Copper Indium Selenide) thin film deposited on glass. This panel does not incorporate silicon wafers. It has been successfully tested & offers record efficiency, especially under low illumination conditions. Saint-Gobain Vitrage brings its experience & in-depth knowledge of thin-film layer deposits & glass transformation, developed after several years operating in the automotive & building markets. This partnership will strengthen Saint-Gobain's competitive advantages in its technical businesses through innovation, which is consistent with the Group strategy of increasing R&D effort in the High Performance Materials & Flat Glass Sectors.
