Praxair will provide on-site supply of gases as well as gas delivery equipment and management services needed for the project, which will produce 120MW of solar cells per year. The first phase of manufacturing is estimated to begin in September 2008.
Enrique Garcia, marketing director of Pevafersa, said: Pevafersa faces many challenges with the construction of our new solar cell manufacturing facility. Praxair brings experience and quality products and services necessary for a successful start-up.