solar modules

At SolarPower Europe’s annual SolarPower Summit, Heliup were awarded the Gold European Solar Startup Award 2025 for their innovative, lightweight, and high-performing rooftop solar PV modules made in France.

A new silver-coloured module, a monitoring system for tiled roofs, the third generation of Infinite modules with ABC technology and a home storage system that delivers 30 kilowatts output. These are our top products of the week.

Video: Solar modules are getting bigger. However, high output is not only a result of growth, but also of increased efficiency. Christian Peter, Head of Solarlab Aiko Europe, knows which technologies make this possible.

The manufacturer has begun shipping the third generation of its Infinite modules worldwide. The series uses advanced ABC technology to eliminate gaps between cells and hide busbars, increasing the light absorption area by 1.8 percent.

Research into silicon-based solar cells is progressing in leaps and bounds, and the latest generation of solar cells, which will again be significantly more efficient than the currently dominant n-type solar cells, will soon be introduced: Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, as  Intersolar Europe reports.

The unique silver module is already famous thanks to an installation on the roof of Bilbao‘s Guggenheim Museum. Now, Italian manufacturer Futurasun is presenting a successor with new output, dimensions and colour.

Although there is an established market for solar panels, emerging applications will drive the growth of perovskite technologies. This is the conclusion reached by British market researchers IDTechEx in a recent analysis. Tandem solar cells made of perovskites and silicon are particularly on the rise.

PV on Tour: AE’s efficient solar modules Terra protect every single solar cell with a bypass diode. This eliminates the risk of hot spots. And it gives some more benefits to the installers. Dr Hamed Hanifi is Director R&D. From him we learn about interesting innovations.

The European C&I solar market is expanding rapidly, with top markets like Germany, France, and Italy driving significant capacity growth. By 2030, the sector is expected to more than double, offering both opportunities and challenges for solar developers. Efficiency and accuracy are crucial to meet this growing demand. Discover how PVcase Roof Mount automates and optimizes C&I rooftop solar development while overcoming key obstacles.

Longi has upgraded the factory in Jiaxing, China, to produce Longi’s back contact modules featuring the new second generation of HPBC 2.0 - Hybrid Passivated Back Contact technology.

While manufacturers have often overstated solar module output in recent years, it appears to be becoming less of an issue. This was the conclusion of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE following a comprehensive evaluation of module performance.

Luxor Solar presents the new Eco-Line series. The bifacial double glass module is the manufacturer's first solar module with general building approval (abZ) in accordance with DIN 18008 and has been tested by the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt).

The next generation of ABC modules, a Topcon solar module with 515 watts and two modules all in black from two different manufacturers. These are our products of the week.

Manufacturer Trina Solar presents the new Vertex S+ 450W module (NEG9R.25) in black. It is particularly suitable for house roofs with high aesthetic demands. This is because appearance is playing an increasingly important role in the choice of solar modules.

Video: Jinko Solar resents new solar modules and battery storage systems. A lot has happened at the cell level, both in terms of modules and batteries. Solar cell production has also become much more environmentally friendly. Watch the video to find out more.

The Dutch provider of solar solutions Autarco presents the first storage system under its own brand: It is a three-phase high-voltage battery with battery cells made of lithium iron phosphate.

Module manufacturer Aiko has launched its Gen 2 N-type ABC (All Back Contact) modules. To be precise: the Neostar, Comet and Stellar series. With these, Aiko aims to set new standards for solar yields in both private and commercial applications.

Chinese PV manufacturer Aiko has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Energy3000, a European solar distributor and project developer. Under this partnership, AIKO will supply N-Type ABC modules, including the latest third-generation Infinite series.

Chinese module manufacturer Longi is also presenting something new: the Hi-MO X6 Artist (Ultra Black) module has been redesigned. The black module focusses on aesthetics, as there is no visible front grille.

Video: Glass-free photovoltaic half-cell modules. 60 to 70 percent lighter than conventional modules, while at the same time offering high quality and resilience. How this works and what advantages it brings we will find out now with Thomas Bell of Sunman.

The Japanese company Sharp is closing its European solar division, Sharp Energy Solutions Europe, on March 31, 2025. As of April 1, customer service will be taken over by Sharp Electronics.

Perovskite photovoltaics have garnered significant attention, But is Perovskite really the next major solar technology? Maia Benstead, Technology Analyst at Oxford based IDTechEx, takes a stand.

The mountains of old modules coming back from solar parks and roofs are slowly growing. The company Reiling has set up a competence centre for recycling in Münster. Managing Director Tom Reiling and Plant Manager Malte Fislake talk about the opportunities and the pitfalls - often underestimated.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has reached a milestone in its mission to create end-to-end transparency and promote responsible practices across the solar value chain with the publication of its Supply Chain Traceability Standard. It was unveiled last week at Sustainable Solar Europe Conference in Brussels.

The Vilnius-based manufacturer of photovoltaic modules SoliTek is reporting on progress in the hail resistance certification of its photovoltaic modules for greater resilience in severe weather.