Ascent MS optimizes power delivery and lowers costs for crystalline silicon PECVD processes in the production of solar cells

DENVER, COLORADO - Media OutReach - 7 August2020 - Advanced Energy(Nasdaq: AEIS) -- a globalleader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement andcontrol solutions -- today introduces its new industry-leadingAscent^® MS multi-outputpower supply system. Designed to enable the lowest system and infrastructurecosts in the industry for solar photovoltaic (PV) plasma-enhanced chemical vapordeposition (PECVD) systems, the AscentMS builds on Advanced Energy's long legacy of bringing power system innovationto the manufacturing of advanced solar cells.

The Ascent MSsupports up to five independent chambers of passivated emitter and rear contact(PERC) PECVD processes in a single unit, optimizing power delivery andsimplifying the deposition system design. The power system's quick-connect poweroutputs, single point of control and minimized need for water and input powerconnections make for an optimized coater infrastructure. This enables fastercoater installation, higher manufacturing line reliability and lower cost per coater.By supporting multiple tubes, the AscentMS allows solar PV equipment manufacturers to develop more cost-effective systemsthat require less electrical and mechanical infrastructure than existingsolutions.

"The manufacturing of PERC solar cells is an exceptionallycompetitive market," said Dave McAninch, director of strategic marketing, AdvancedEnergy. "Our Ascent MS takesthe economics of power delivery to a new level by delivering a system-levelsolution designed specifically for today's market needs."

PERC has become the dominate solar cell technology shipped inthe past few years and has driven down the levelized cost of energy (LCOE)significantly. By providing the industry with system solutions that continue todeliver better economics to the market, Advanced Energy has long been a leaderin the solar PV manufacturing equipment market and is well-positioned to meetthe evolving technology demands of the solar cell market, including heterojunctionwith intrinsic thin-layer technology (HIT), with a broad portfolio of market-leading solutions,including RF, AC, DC and remote plasma source technologies.

Features of the Ascent MS include:

• Up to five outputs per power system
• 15kW, 20kW, 30kW models to meet theevolution in PERC technology and manufacturing
• Single point of communication,water, I/O and AC power input for all five power outputs
• Independent ON/OFF times, arcparameters and setpoints for each output
• Modular power connectors for rapidinstallation 

For detailed technical specifications,visit https://www.advancedenergy.com/products/plasma-power-generators/low-mid-frequency-power-systems/ascent-ms/.

About Advanced Energy

AdvancedEnergy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing ofhighly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and controlsolutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutionsenable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range ofindustries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing,telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineeringknow-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the companybuilds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growthfor its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devotedmore than three decades to perfecting power for its global customers and isheadquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. For more information, visitwww.advancedenergy.com.

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