Course content

• Classification of PV cell technologies
• Market share of various solar cell technologies
• Semiconductors, P-N junction, P-N diode
• Product development and product design
• Manufacturing technologies of solar cells and modules
• Value chain analysis of solar cell production in a global/European/Norwegian perspective
• Streamlining the value chains
• Automation
• Lean methodology
• Production and support processes
• Logistikk

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate:

• Knows the different solar cell technologies
• Knows the global solar supply chains
• Knows the various production technologies
• Knows key steps in the solar PV value chain
• Knows Lean principles
• Knows sustainability, circular economy related to the industry

Skills: The candidate should

• Be able to explain the different technologies
• Be able to do value chain analysis of all or parts of solar cell production
• Be able to carry out environmental-economic assessments of all or parts of the value chain
• Be able to use Lean principles in value chain analysis
• Be able to propose a new approach related to product and production
• Assess research results to identify improvement potential in existing technologies

General competence: The candidate

• Can apply a basic relevant concept and formula apparatus within the field
• Have acquired an understanding of basic issues in the subject
• Can convey central subject matter in the subject in writing and orally

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, guest lectures, exercises, project assignment, study visits

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Course materials

Will be given at course start