NexWafe
NexWafe GmbH
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
About
Founded in 2017, NexWafe is a private headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar.
NexWafe GmbH develops innovative photovoltaic wafer manufacturing technology based on research from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. The company's EpiNex process produces ultra-thin, highly efficient silicon wafers that are drop-in replacements for conventional 120-140 micrometers wafers. NexWafe's technology reduces manufacturing waste by nearly 50% and CO2 emissions by 75% while lowering production costs by 50%. The wafers are fully compatible with existing manufacturing processes including heterojunction (HJT), TopCon, and IBC cell production methods. NexWafe has achieved 24.4% efficiency in heterojunction solar cells and operates a manufacturing facility in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany. The company supports European and German initiatives to strengthen PV manufacturing capacity.
Headquarters
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Founded
2017
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Annual Revenue
$5M-$20M
Funding Stage
Series B/Growth
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
European Solar Manufacturing Council, Horizon 2020 (EU research program)