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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.
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.
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.
A new solar system has been completed in the Austrian capital Vienna, combining energy production with sound insulation. This installation demonstrates how solar technology can address multiple urban challenges, delivering clean energy while enhancing local living conditions.
Increasing production, price fluctuations, and stricter regulations are influencing the solar market on a global scale. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about the latest developments and their impact on the industry.
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.
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.
Construction work has begun on the first solar roof system at Berlin Airport BER. By spring 2025, three systems will be installed on the roofs of the P3, P7 and P8 car parks in front of Terminal 1. However, this is just the first step in the overall photovoltaic concept.
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 Chinese government has reduced a tax break for solar panels by 4 percent. It may be a first sign that solar panel prices will rise again in the new year. Especially now that it seems likely that the Chinese government will also abolish the remaining 9 percent tax benefit in the first half of 2025, says Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar. "This finally seems to be the end of the declining price curve of solar panels and making it less interesting to postpone the purchase any longer."
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.
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 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.
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.
Longi will supply PV modules for a 174 megawatt solar park that will be built by the Bulgarian based ECP contractor Solarpro. It is currently the largest of all existing or under-construction PV projects in Romania and is scheduled to go online in mid-2025.
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.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is considered a key technology in many fields. What role can AI play in the energy transition and in renewable energy systems? Bradley Mundt, CEO & founder of the green energy start-up PLAN-B NET ZERO, sheds light on this question.
Solitek’s latest Solrif module in the Solid series is pushing solar roofing forwards with its design and efficiency. Is this the future of sustainable energy?
Sharp Energy Solutions Europe unveils the NBJE610, a new bifacial TOPCon glass-glass solar module with 610W output, designed for large-scale rooftop and open-field installations.
The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) completed its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessments, with additional ones already ongoing. Two manufacturing sites of Trinasolar have been certified.
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.
With the Kleines Kraftwerk Flex series, Kleines Kraftwerk DE is launching a new type of lightweight, flexible solar module on the market that has been developed for balconies with glass railings or curved mounting points.
Agrivoltaics is considered to have a promising future. However, the example of Germany shows that the building law slows down many projects and the projects have to struggle with material price increases.
