Objectives

These, in a nutshell, are the main objectives of CRYSTALCLEAR , which have been summarized as follows:

• research, development, and integration of innovative manufacturing technologies which allow solar modules to be produced at a cost of 1 €/Wp in next generation plants;

• improvement of the environmental profile of solar modules by the reduction of materials consumption, replacement of materials and designing for recycling;

• enhancement of the applicability of modules and strengthening of the competitive position of photovoltaics by tailoring to customer needs and improving product lifetime and reliability.