Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) is a leading vertically integrated solar energy company that produces polysilicon, wafers, cells, and modules for the solar industry, as well as silicon materials for the electronic industry. REC also engages in project development in selected PV segments. REC Group had established a new production facility in Singapore and DIS/CREADIS was involved to manage the final tests of the machines for the solar factory. The factory in Singapore was based on multi crystalline technology and produced wafers, solar cells, and modules.
The main challenge faced by REC Group was to ensure that the machines used in the new production facility were safe, functional, and performed well. This included the mechanical, electrical, and software-based equipment. Another challenge was to transport the machines to the factory in Singapore and to collaborate with REC's Operations team on site throughout the process.
To overcome these challenges, REC's project group completed the initial tests of the first two production plants and trained DIS/CREADIS' consultants in the test methods. After that, DIS/CREADIS was involved in managing the start-up of the factory and took over the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), which was conducted at the different machine suppliers in Germany and the USA. DIS/CREADIS' consultants tested the machines' safety, functionality, and overall performance, and as the machines were approved, they were transported to the factory in Singapore.
DIS/CREADIS is a global engineering company that provides engineering services, consultancy, and solutions to various industries, including renewable energy, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. DIS/CREADIS’ expertise in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) made them the ideal partner for REC Group’s project.
“The DIS/CREADIS engineers clearly contributed to the success of the Singapore project. Due to their professional attitude and the excellent quality of their work, it was possible for us to move our own engineers to Singapore with the first machines,” says Rob Steeman, VP Technology at REC Cells Ltd (Singapore).
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