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Nexwafe
Freiburg Im Breisgau, DEImpact-drivenPrivate SectorRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologySustainable Products
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded2015
LocationFreiburg Im Breisgau
About Nexwafe
Nexwafe, based in Freiburg, Germany, is dedicated to developing and manufacturing next-generation solar wafers. Utilizing its unique EpiNex® Process, the organization produces high-efficiency, low-cost, and low-carbon photovoltaic solar wafers for future energy generation on Earth and in space. Nexwafe is advancing industrialization with its first commercial facility in Bitterfeld and has achieved significant milestones in cell efficiency, including 24.4% for heterojunction solar cells. The organization was honored with The smarter E AWARD and secured a 26 Million Euro EIC STEP Scale Up grant, underscoring its leadership in the sustainable PV industry.
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Sustainability Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
High-Efficiency Solar Technology for Clean Energy
Nexwafe develops and manufactures innovative solar wafers that increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of photovoltaics, enabling access to affordable and clean energy.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovation for Sustainable Solar Infrastructure
The organization develops the breakthrough EpiNex® process for manufacturing solar wafers, enabling more efficient and lower-carbon PV production and strengthening the industrial base.
Climate Action
Climate Action through Advanced Solar Products
Nexwafe's high-efficiency solar wafers help reduce carbon emissions in PV manufacturing and accelerate the global energy transition, contributing to urgent action against climate change.
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Q1What is Nexwafe's core mission and impact?+
Nexwafe is dedicated to pioneering the next generation of solar wafers, aiming to power the future of energy generation both on Earth and in space. Through its unique EpiNex® Process, the organization produces high-efficiency, low-cost, and low-carbon photovoltaic solar wafers. This significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action).
Q2Where does Nexwafe operate offices?+
Nexwafe is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The organization's first commercial facility for industrialization is located in Bitterfeld.
Q3How large is Nexwafe as an employer?+
Nexwafe employs 81 staff members, placing it within the 51-100 employee range. The organization was founded in 2015 and operates as a private-sector start-up.
Q4How can interested individuals apply for a job at Nexwafe?+
Interested individuals can find current job openings and apply directly through Nexwafe's career portal. The application link is: https://nexwafe-1.jobs.personio.com/?language=en.
Q5What is Nexwafe's key technology or main product?+
Nexwafe's core technology is the unique EpiNex® Process, which enables the development and manufacturing of high-efficiency, low-cost EpiNex® Ultra-Thin wafers. These wafers are designed for diverse applications, ranging from Low Earth Orbit satellites to terrestrial energy generation.
