The Opportunity

Solar energy generation is growing rapidly throughout the world. The high cost of fossil fuel, the need for environmentally clean energy and the requirements for energy independence have caused the demand for solar systems to explode in the past decade to become a $10 billion a year, worldwide market. The demand for quality solar electric systems has far exceeded their availability. More production capacity is needed. Systems for stand alone housing, remote power, grid connected arrays and utility power are all in short supply.

Now is the time to enter this business because of its rapid growth.  The demand for solar energy is about to enter a new period of explosive growth with new silicon material manufacturing coming on-line. The availability of silicon will spur market growth across the world. Should the PV business be an industry that you would like to enter, we will help you evaluate your prospects. Should you choose to enter this business, we will work with you to achieve success, not only initially but over the long haul. Our business is to put you in the business and keep you there. “Customers in over 50 countries around the world have trusted Spire to put them in the PV business. Let us provide you with the tools, knowledge and support to put YOU in business and keep you there.” - Roger G. Little, Spire Chairman and CEO

Spire has over 25 years EXPERIENCE putting people into the business successfully.

Spire has participated in the photovoltaics industry for more than 25 years, making it one of the most experienced companies in the industry. Spire has been supplying manufacturing equipment and manufacturing lines since 1980 and has more than 150 customers in 50 countries worldwide. More than 90% of the modules made in the world today use Spire’s manufacturing technology. Your affiliation with Spire will give you instant credibility in the marketplace and with your investors.

Spire has been a leader in developing the TECHNOLOGY needed to manufacture quality products.

Spire has more that 30 patents relating to solar cell and module manufacturing from basic materials technology through processing and into manufacturing equipment. Each of Spire’s production machines is provided with state of the art imbedded process technology to ensure high levels of module performance and environmental soundness.

Spire MANUFACTURES all the key components of EQUIPMENT necessary for high volume, low cost production.

The key equipment components of the module assembly line include the following:

• Spi-Cell Sorter
• Spi-Assembler
• Spi-Laminator
• Spi-Sun Simulator

Spire’s module assembly manufacturing equipment is used throughout the world by both small and large manufacturers. 

Spire’s equipment has demonstrated its PERFORMANCE in more than 150 factories worldwide.

Spire offers the very best technology, equipment and services. Spire designs and delivers reliable, automated manufacturing equipment for streamlined and efficient production of photovoltaic components. Our ongoing technology transfer and training assure that your factory and knowledge base remain state-of-the-art.

Spire guarantees not just equipment performance but MODULE PERFORMANCE.

Spire helps you produce modules have been designed to address your specific criteria for market acceptance. Spire will work with you to assure that modules produced on our provided turnkey production lines meet the most recent world quality standards published by IEC, UL, ASTM, IEEE, JIS, PVMark, and other accreditation agencies.

Spire’s TRAINING teaches your staff all aspects of production processes and product testing.

Spire’s proprietary process technology used in the manufacture of modules is provided through an extensive training course of your engineers and equipment operators.  Initially, training is provided at Spire’s facility in Massachusetts, USA. Once the equipment is delivered to your facility, training is provided in your factory.

Spire provides SOLAR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING design services to help you address the market.

Spire has the expertise to support every aspect of a solar manufacturing business and can provide you with designs to offer optimum photovoltaic PV systems to your customers. There are a variety of standard solar system designs that you can manufacture and sell:

• Roof mounted, stand alone or grid connected
• Industrial size grid connected
• Large arrays for micro-utilities
• A range of systems for other applications such as water pumping and telecommunications stations

Spire will also support you in the design of special systems as needed.

Spire provides all the necessary MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES to fabricate quality PV modules.

Spire will contract to supply you with solar cells, encapsulation materials, systems components and everything else that you need to manufacture your products. Because of its long relationships with the major manufacturers of solar cells and other supplies, and volume purchases, Spire will provide these at very competitive prices. 

Spire’s research team keeps you in the forefront of ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.

With its strong foundation in all aspects of PV technology, Spire will continue to provide you with options to upgrade your manufacturing procedures should advanced technology be developed that can benefit your business. 

Spire will be there to EXPAND your CAPACITY or help you to BACKWARD INTEGRATE into cells and wafers when you are ready.

By offering balanced production lines for each step in the manufacturing process, including wafers, cells and modules, Spire enables you to begin full-scale production, or to integrate production capabilities onto the front-end or back-end of an existing manufacturing line. Whether you have an existing manufacturing line or are setting up business for the first time, Spire has a manufacturing system for you. With more than 25 years of experience in putting customers into the PV business, you can count on Spire as you grow your business well into the future.

 

Read what our customers say:

"Spire Corporation is a recognized leader in solar cell and module production lines. Their experience and capabilities make them an ideal partner for our solar production line needs," said Dustin Shindo, Chairman and CEO of Hoku Scientific, Hawaii, US.

“We have selected Spire for the supply of module manufacturing equipment because of their expertise and professional approach in manufacturing top quality PV module manufacturing machineries,” said D.V. Manjunatha, Managing Director, EMMVEE Solar Systems Private Limited, Bangalore, India.

"Prosperity Solar Power and its associated companies seek to become one of the key players in photovoltaic module production. Spire is the leader in providing photovoltaic module turnkey systems and they are the best choice to provide us with equipment as we establish and grow our business," said Mr. Dennis Ting, Chairman of Prosperity Solar Power, Taiwan.