On 4, 5 and 6 October,  you will find us at Booth Number 5.101 where we will be happy to show you the latest innovations our team of experts have developed.

Do you want to arrange an appointment with our Sales and Technical Team? It won’t take more than five minutes!

VISIT US AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LATEST INDIVIDUAL MACHINES AND TURNKEY LINES.

At our stand, you will find information on the most advanced and automated high-tech turnkey lines along with individual machines, all of them developed by the Mondragon Assembly Team.

INNOVATION AND IP. CONTINUOUS STRING PATENT OWNED BY MONDRAGON ASSEMBLY.

Since our fundation in 1977, we have been committed to innovation as a means of achieving growth, dedicating large part of our resources to promoting new product research and development, and extending our comprehensive service offering.

We own several patents, Continous String being the most noteworthy one due to the fantastic results it offers to our customers. It is a revolutionary concept that increases the throughput by more than 10%.

WE ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION.

We live in constant change and the PV industry is no exception. We are aware that the technological evolution in the solar industry is a concern for module manufacturers. That’s why we work alongside the most well-known technological centres to bring you the best solutions available in the PV industry. We are the best partner to guide you in the technological evolution of your solution. This approach helps us to ensure that none of our partners are left behind.

Mondragon Assembly has gone a step further as a world market leader in assembly process automation, developing a ground-breaking prismatic battery pilot line for SoliTek, a pioneering solar technology company based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The project has recently been delivered and validated at the client’s facilities, successfully achieving an important milestone for both companies.

This project’s importance lies in the fact that it is a historic milestone in the Baltic States, being the first full prismatic pack assembly line existing in this part of the world. The achievement strengthens Mondragon Assembly and SoliTek’s commitment to promoting greener, more sustainable energy in the future, and shows that innovation and technology can be powerful driving forces for change in the quest for a cleaner energy future.

Projects to make a better world

“At Mondragon Assembly, we take pride in our role as a knowledge facilitator and contributor for society, developing assembly lines for batteries and solar panels. Our work with SoliTek is a clear example of how innovation and sustainability can coexist to provide effective, practical solutions benefiting both consumers and the environment”, says Juan Jose Franco, the Area Sales Manager for E-mobility and Energy Storage.

Full video on the prismatic battery pilot line

The pilot line developed for SoliTek includes stationary storage solutions for self-consumption and grid-connected systems, which can support renewable energies such as solar energy, wind power and others. This type of batteries can also be used for peak savings solutions, based on alignment of distribution network peaks.

Here is the full video on the prismatic battery pilot line developed for SoliTek:

Mondragon Assembly Solar specialises in creating solar panel manufacturing lines and equipment. Its core commitment is to meet its clients’ needs and develop new solutions to maintain its leadership in the solar energy industry. In order to safeguard its know-how and competitive edge, it patents many of these solutions, as was the case for the continuous string method.

The priority: protecting new developments

For Mondragon Assembly, it is strategic to protect its new developments, in order to strengthen its competitive edge and assert its rights against third parties. The continuous string patent is a good example of this. Firstly, it protects a method that significantly improves productivity, and secondly – and precisely for this reason – there have been attempts to copy it, to which Mondragon Assembly has reacted.

Determined to safeguard its developments, Mondragon Assembly has taken legal action against two Chinese competitors that were infringing this patent. In both cases, the Chinese courts upheld Mondragon Assembly’s claim and the infringers were ordered to stop their production and sale of continuous string machines and indemnify the company.

Mondragon Assembly will carry on working in this direction to continue protecting its technology, with the clear intention of offering and providing support for its clients with the best solutions for solar module production lines, with a view to working together towards reindustrialising the solar energy business in Europe, the US, the MENA region and India.

A unique development for the Tabber&Stringer

The patented continuous string process is a technique that enables constant string manufacture with no need to stop after completing each string, as individual strings are generated from one single string of infinite length.

This system increases machine productivity by 10%. The method also allows constant control of the ribbon or wire, improving alignment quality and reducing the number of defective strings.

On 12, 13 and 14 September,  you will find us at Booth Number 22.064, Level 1  where we will be happy to show you the latest innovations our team of experts have developed.

Do you want to arrange an appointment with our Sales and Technical Team? It won’t take more than five minutes!

VISIT US AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LATEST INDIVIDUAL MACHINES AND TURNKEY LINES.

At our stand, you will find information on the most advanced and automated high-tech turnkey lines along with individual machines, all of them developed by the Mondragon Assembly Team.

INNOVATION AND IP. CONTINUOUS STRING PATENT OWNED BY MONDRAGON ASSEMBLY.

Since our fundation in 1977, we have been committed to innovation as a means of achieving growth, dedicating large part of our resources to promoting new product research and development, and extending our comprehensive service offering.

We own several patents, Continous String being the most noteworthy one due to the fantastic results it offers to our customers. It is a revolutionary concept that increases the throughput by more than 10%.

WE ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION.

We live in constant change and the PV industry is no exception. We are aware that the technological evolution in the solar industry is a concern for module manufacturers. That’s why we work alongside the most well-known technological centres to bring you the best solutions available in the PV industry. We are the best partner to guide you in the technological evolution of your solution. This approach helps us to ensure that none of our partners are left behind.

The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has identified the top five solar markets in Africa. Its latest report also looks at the most notable large-scale projects across the continent.

Solar in Africa has historically been driven by a limited number of “hot spots” such as South Africa, Morocco, and more recently, Egypt. While these countries continue to lead the charge with important solar initiatives, it is interesting to note that more and more other countries are also adopting solar.

This means that more people across the continent now have access to clean and reliable power, but also that the industry as a whole has a wider territory to expand its presence in, develop projects and partnerships, and grow its business footprint. This is a very positive trend for the industry, which will inevitably lead to economies of scale through network effects, while allowing local companies and technicians to further specialize in solar, expand their businesses, and hire more people.

In 2022, if we consider installations for large-scale projects, commercial-industrial arrays, minigrids, and solar home systems (hence not accounting for residential installations):

• 30 countries in Africa have installed more than 1 MW
• 16 countries in Africa have installed more than 10 MW
• 2 countries in Africa have installed more than 100 MW

The country that led the charge in 2022 may be somewhat unexpected, but at the same time it is a perfect illustration of solar now reaching a new range of countries across Africa. With 284 MW, Angola was indeed the country where the most PV was installed in 2022. The top five also includes South Africa (111.8 MW), Egypt (80 MW), Ghana (71.3 MW), and Mozambique (41.9 MW).

The growing footprint of solar becomes even more impressive if we look at projects under development. If we consider projects that have been announced over the past 12 months, then 49 African countries are considered to be working on at least 1 MW of solar and 29 on more than 100 MW.

Since the AFSIA Annual Outlook report 2023 was released, three new large-scale projects have already been commissioned or are about to be commissioned. They include the 37.5 MW Boundiali solar plant in Ivory Coast, the 1.8 MW plant in Antahala, Madagascar developed by GreenYellow and Axian Group, and the 7.2 MW Lucapa plant in Angola, which is part of the wider 370 MW portfolio developed in the country by MCA Group.

SOLAR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

Mondragon Assembly has an extensive worldwide technical team providing a fast and effective service to offer the best service to our customers, reducing down-time and guaranteeing the constant technological evolution and functionality of our equipment.

Not sure where to start? Fill out the form below and a Mondragon Assembly Team Member will contact you shortly to talk about your PV equipment manufacturing options.

Brazilian demand for distributed-generation PV grew by 73% year on year in 2022, according to a new report by Greener. JinkoSolar was the largest module supplier in Brazil, with shipments reaching 3,065 MW.

Brazil imported 17.8 GW of PV modules in 2022, enabling investments of more than BRL 64 billion ($12.3 billion), according to a new report on distributed-generation PV by Brazilian consultancy Greener.

JinkoSolar was the largest supplier of modules in the Brazilian market last year, with shipments reaching 3,065 MW. The second-largest supplier was Canadian Solar (2,340 MW), followed by Longi (1,830 MW), Trina Solar ( 1,802 MW), Risen Energy (1,480 MW) and JA Solar (1,101 MW).

The Greener study identified 71 module brands supplied to the Brazilian market in 2022, but the 10 with the highest volume of deliveries accounted for 81% of the market.

In 2022, Brazil completed almost 10 GW of solar plants. The country surpassed 25 GW of installed solar capacity, equivalent to 11.6% of the national electricity mix. The utility-scale PV sector accounts for 7.8 GW of the total.

Since July 2022, PV has grown by an average of 1 GW per month in Brazil, according to ABSolar. The country had 16.4 GW of cumulative solar capacity in July, but this has now reached 25 GW.

OUR TURNKEY SOLAR MANUFACTURING LINES:

Under this agreement, Mondragon Assembly will develop one of the most advanced and largest automated manufacturing lines in South India for Nithin Sai Renewables. The line will have the capability to produce higher wattage modules with larger cut cells.

Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt. Ltd., known for its expertise in the construction industry and its successful ventures in multi-GW solar EPC projects, has now expanded into solar module manufacturing. With one of the largest solar module production factories in Southern India, the company is committed to implementing clean energy projects globally, including solar PV projects.

“We are proud to be part of this ambitious project and to support our prestigious client in becoming a reference in solar panel production,” said Manish Bansal, Executive Director of Mondragon Assembly India Private Limited.

The project includes the development of a state-of-the-art 500 MW automated Solar PV Module Manufacturing Line, equipped with advanced technology. The line will commence production of M10, ½ Cut cells from day one and is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2024, with a daily capacity of over 2,000 modules. Furthermore, the line is designed to be easily upgraded to accommodate next-generation modules and cell sizes ranging from M3 to M12, including 15BB cells. It also offers the option to produce Glass-Glass and/or Glass-Back sheet modules.

Mr. Nithin Sai, CMD & Founder Director of Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt. Ltd., expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “Initially, we will focus on utilizing our own high-efficiency modules for our projects in India and abroad. We are also very happy to be part of MAKE IN INDIA initiative”

Mr. Dharmendra P., Director-BD & Strategy of Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the demand for high-quality and high-wattage modules in India, as well as in the US, Europe, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. He added, “With this new manufacturing line, we aim to take advantage of this market situation.”

“Mondragon and Nithin Sai will take this technological partnership to the next level and go a long way. Nithin Sai will also establish state-of-the-art R&D facilities with the support of renowned laboratories and Mondragon Assembly, which is actively involved in multiple R&D projects worldwide,” stated Mr. Ramesh Shivanna, CTO of Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt. Ltd.

About Mondragon Assembly Group

Mondragon Assembly is an international group specialist in the development of automation and assembly solutions. The parent company in Spain, which is a cooperative, was created in 1977, one of the pioneers in the development of production and assembly technologies. Mondragon Assembly is divided into three business areas: Solar, E-Mobility & Energy Storage and Automation. Its main activities in each of these businesses include the development of turnkey lines and machines and contract manufacturing, being able to offer solutions anywhere in the world with their six production plants and three technical and sales offices.

Mondragon Assembly belongs to the MONDRAGON Corporation, one of the most important business groups in Europe.

On 14, 15 and 16 June,   you will find us at Hall A2.420  where we will be happy to show you the latest innovations our team of experts have developed.

Do you want to arrange an appointment with our Sales and Technical Team? Don’t miss the opportunity and make an appointment now, it won’t take more than five minutes!

VISIT US AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TURNKEY LINES AND INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT.

At our stand, you will find information on the most advanced and automated high-tech turnkey lines along with individual machines, all of them developed by the Mondragon Assembly Team.

WE ENSURE THE TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF ALL OUR SOLUTIONS

We live in constant change and the PV industry is no exception. We are aware that the technological evolution in the solar industry is a concern for module manufacturers. That’s why we work alongside the most well-known technological centres to bring you the best solutions available in the PV industry.

We are the best partner to guide you in the technological evolution of your solution. This approach helps us to ensure that none of our partners are left behind.

INNOVATION AND IP

Since our fundation in 1977, we have been committed to innovation as a means of achieving growth, dedicating large part of our resources to promoting new product research and development, and extending our comprehensive service offering.

Mondragon Assembly has received an order from one of the largest world’s leading glass manufacturers, Vitro. This order consists of a project to develop customized BIPV stringer to produce architectural GG modules for the building sector. This customized stringer will give customers flexibility with the different options that they want to achieve.

The stringer will be able to produce flexible strings in the production for BIPV and to customize strings lengths, automatically configuring different string lengths one after the other with a maximum length of 2,800mm. In addition, the machine will be also able to manufacture standard strings with a high production capacity.

The equipment is scheduled to be shipped to Mexico by the end of the year and will be ready for production at the beginning of 2024.

Mondragon Assembly supports VITRO in achieving its goal.

Mondragon Assembly will support VITRO to reach its goal, positioning VITRO in North America as the best manufacturer of architectural photovoltaic modules. In addition to the cutting-edge technology offered by Mondragon Assembly, Vitro will count on Mondragon Assembly Mexico for close and on-site support in technology and service.

About VITRO

VITRO is one of the world’s leading glass manufacturers as its glass products are part of the everyday life of millions of people. They are the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. Established in 1909 in Monterrey, Mexico, over the years, VITRO has shown its commitment to leading the glass industry with ongoing research and technological investment initiatives. Architectural Glass is one of their business, and they are focusing on the Commercial Glass, Residential Glass and Specialty Glass sectors. That’s why they want to add value by including PV cells, which also helps them contribute to climate change and a better world for coming generations.

About Mondragon Assembly Group

Mondragon Assembly is an international group specialist in the development of automation and assembly solutions. The parent company in Spain, which is a cooperative, was created in 1977, and is one of the pioneers in the development of production and assembly technologies. Mondragon Assembly is divided into three business areas: Solar, E-Mobility and Energy Storage & Automation. Its main activities in each of these business include the development of turnkey lines and machines, and contract manufacturing, being able to offer solutions anywhere in the world with their six production plants and three technical and sale offices.

We belong to the Mondragon Corporation, one of the largest business groups in Europe.

Do you have special requirements in the PV industry? Do you need something special to differentiate yourself in the PV industry? Mondragon Assembly is the best partner for your particular solution. Contact us and let’s start this journey together!

Mondragon Assembly continues to strengthen its commitment to digitalisation with the implementation of EGOKIA, a pioneering cybersecure collaborative machine learning platform developed by IKERLAN technology centre that guarantees data privacy. With the development and implementation of this new technology, IKERLAN and Mondragon Assembly, a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment for the automation of assembly processes, are at the forefront of collaborative artificial intelligence applied to the automation of industrial processes in Spain. The EGOKIA project has received financial support from the Basque Government through the Hazitek R&D&I aid programme.

The EGOKIA platform, compared to current systems, allows the artificial intelligence models deployed in Mondragon Assembly machines and production lines to be “trained” collaboratively in local nodes of the different clients without sharing data between them. In this way, data cybersecurity is guaranteed and risks associated with data leakage are eliminated.

Mondragon Assembly has already started to use this platform on the photovoltaic cell production line for solar panels at its plant in Aretxabaleta and, over the course of the year, plans to have it in operation on a total of 10 production lines.

Jean Philippe Aguerre, manager of Innovation at Mondragon Assembly, says that thanks to the use of EGOKIA, “the company has a professional and robust tool capable of automatically generating and managing the different AI-based models that we use in production and customer plants around the world. Thanks to the platform developed by IKERLAN, we will be able to provide our customers with better services based on artificial intelligence that evolve over time, minimising costs, and gaining in efficiency and profitability, while also ensuring data privacy”.

Santi Charramendieta, researcher in the AI area of IKERLAN, highlights the importance of this case of technology transfer: “Currently, companies in our environment receive and store a huge amount of data, but they find it difficult to share, exploit and value this data. Our challenge is to design and implement solutions based on automatic and collaborative learning techniques that benefit in quality and reduce the cost of the production processes of each company.”

Opportunity for the Data Economy

The guarantee of governance and privacy offered by the EGOKIA solution developed by IKERLAN is also a business opportunity within the framework of the Data Economy, the promotion of which is one of the priorities of the European Union.

“The development of this platform also allows us to share new knowledge between companies in the same sector, such as the photovoltaic sector, to improve the standards of the sector as a whole, optimise production processes and better define quality criteria, all of which results in an improved service for our customers,” explains Jean Philippe Aguerre from Mondragon Assembly.

About IKERLAN

IKERLAN is a leading centre in technology transfer and in the contribution of competitive value to industry. It offers integral solutions combining different technological domains in two main areas: Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies (EICT), and Energy and Mechatronics. The technology centre’s team is currently made up of 400 people. As a co-operative member of the MONDRAGON Corporation and the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), IKERLAN maintains a sustainable, competitive business model in permanent transformation.

About Mondragon Assembly

Mondragon Assembly is an international group specialising in the development of automation and assembly solutions. The parent company in Spain, which is a cooperative, was created in 1977 and is one of the pioneers in the development of production and assembly technologies. Mondragon Assembly is divided into three business areas: Solar, E-Mobility and Energy Storage and Automation. Its main activities in each of these businesses include the development of turnkey lines and machines and contract manufacturing, being able to offer solutions anywhere in the world with its six production plants and three technical and commercial offices.

It belongs to the MONDRAGON Corporation, one of Europe’s leading business groups.