ENN Solar Energy Co., Ltd just announced that through its partnership with Applied Materials it has produced China’s first 5.7 SQM Tandem Junction Solar Panels. The panels were manufactured at ENN’s Langfang, China facility using Applied Material’s SunFab™ Thin Film Line. The panels are almost 4 times larger than conventional panels and they have a higher conversion efficiency thanks to Applied Material’s tandem junction technology.

Dr. Randhir Thakur, senior vice president and general manager of Applied Materials’ SunFab Thin Film Solar and Display Business Group, commented on the announcement in a company press release:

We are committed to delivering the highest level of technology innovation and manufacturing excellence to our customers. ENN’s rapid ramp from equipment installation to producing tandem junction panels is an example of the unique capabilities that Applied delivers – unparalleled research and development, technology and manufacturing innovation, and global service and support for our customers.”