The Fraunhofer CSP is your partner for reliability evaluation of solar cells, modules and systems under labor-atory and application conditions as well as for chemical, electrical, optical and microstructural material and component characterization. Based on our understanding of failure mechanisms, we develop measurement methods, devices and manufacturing processes for components and materials with increased reliability. We conduct applied research in the fields of silicon crystallization, PV 4.0, solar cell characterization and module technology. Together with our customers, we develop new technologies, manufacturing processes and product concepts along the entire photovoltaic value chain. The Fraunhofer CSP was founded in 2007 as a joint facility of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructures of Materials and Systems IMWS and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. Contact Fraunhofer CSP Otto-Eißfeldt-Straße 12 06120 Halle (Saale) Tel: +49 345 5589-0 Fax:-101