EDF ENR PWT (Photowatt)
Thierry Galvez began their work experience in 1997 at EDF ENR PWT (Photowatt). Thierry initially worked as a Process Engineer before moving up to the position of Chief Technical Officer. As Chief Technical Officer, they gained expertise in ingot growing, metallurgical and solar grade knowledge, and mono-like ramp-up. Thierry also focused on wire sawing process development, optimizing yield and cost, and transitioning to diamond wire slicing. After leaving EDF ENR PWT (Photowatt), they joined Photowatt as a Process Manager, where they continued their work in process management until 2010.
Thierry Galvez completed their Master of Science degree in Electrochemistry at Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) in 1996.
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EDF ENR PWT (Photowatt)
Photowatt has been a pioneer in the solar-energy industry for more than 40 years. The company designs and produces silicon wafers, solar cells and photovoltaic modules using crystalline silicon. From the very beginning, the company has founded its growth on R&D programs, with the main goal of increasing the conversion efficiency of cells. Photowatt benefits from the efficiency of a “labfab”, a concept that brings together manufacturing and research skills and fosters experimentation, from laboratory to production testing. Photowatt operates its production facilities in France, over 12,000 m² and employs 215+ people. Photowatt makes a priority of meeting strict environmental standards so as to achieve consistency between its operations and practices, whether in terms of limiting its carbon footprint, organizing panel recycling or adhering to the profession’s best practices. Photowatt is a trademark of EDF ENR PWT, subsidiary of EDF Renewables group.