1）Lowest cost per watt: Considering the costs per watt (the actual manufacturing costs of the solar modules) those of the CIGS technology are already today significantly lower than those of the crystalline technology. Scaling the production capacities, they can be dramatically reduced again. The cost advantages, compared with today still dominating silicon solar technology, will even increase.

2）Costs of energy production: The cost advantage of CIGS technology increases by considering the actually relevant costs of power generation, the costs per kilowatt hour. If a CIGS module and a crystalline silicon module with the same nominal power are installed next to each other, the CIGS module generates 10 to 15 % more power during the year. Among other things, this is due to the higher PMPP temperature coefficient (Power of the solar cell at the Maximum Power Point) of the CIGS modules compared to crystalline silicon modules. Thus, the power generation of CIGS modules is less affected by the heating of the module than that of crystalline silicon modules.

3）Most efficient mass production: With an average module efficiency of 15.7 %, Manz proves the high potential of CIGS technology and the performance of Manz CIGSfab. The CIGSfab is the most efficient of all turnkey systems for thin-film technology. Additionally, Manz can provide a reliable roadmap for further reducing costs and increasing efficiency.