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CIS research and development

With our own pilot line, we carry out research into materials and processes in order to continue developing our solar modules.

Further development of CIS technology

AVANCIS Munich

In Munich, we are advancing the further development of CIS photovoltaics with sustainable research.

CIS research in Munich

AVANCIS – contact

Getting in touch

Dr. Franz Karg, CTO

"Our endeavors to achieve greater levels of efficiency are targeted not just on CIS modules, but on every aspect of what we do."

Dr. Franz Karg is a graduate physicist with numerous publications and lectures on the subject of photovoltaics. Back in 1987, Dr. Karg joined Siemens AG to establish and develop the research and development department for CIS technology. After his move to Siemens Solar, Dr. Karg took over the management of CIS development in the FORSOL research association. Since 2007, he has been Managing Director and CTO at AVANCIS.