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Solar cells and solar modules are the workhorses of the solar system, they decide on performance and electricity yield. Here we show new products and trends in module technology.

No longer only in black – the installation with polyurethane composite frames and mounting systems.

Thornova modules drive 10 MW PV plant with composite structures

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A 10 MW PV system featuring Thornova modules utilises polyurethane composite structures, offering potential advantages in durability, weight reduction and installation efficiency.

Leon Zhang, President for Europe, talks about Longi's strategy in challenging markets.

Longi – a road map to ongoing innovation

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CEO Talk: Module technology is evolving rapidly, even amid intense price competition. All the while, customers demand more power from their systems. Back contact cells represent the current pinnacle of development, but there’s more to be achieved. Where is the industry headed? We take a closer look.

Bending the rules of installation – lightweight modules make it possible to install solar systems on roofs and facades with limited load-bearing capacity.

Lightweight modules unlock low-load roofs and facades

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Osnatech has expanded its partner network with the addition of module manufacturer Euronergy alongside Sunman, boosting its portfolio to meet rising demand and increasingly complex project requirements.

A tanden silicon perovskite module at a testing station.

Expert analysis: How perovskite can overcome durability concerns

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Maia Benstead, technology analyst at Oxford-based research consultancy IDTechEx, outlines recent advances in perovskite PV durability  and the decisive role of advanced encapsulation.

A ray of sunshine: Euronergy has a unique approach for contacting solar cells.

Martin Green from Euronergy: “We’ve found a unique way of contacting cells”

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Euronergy's new lightweight module offers distinct advantages for solar applications. Martin Green, Australian solar expert and CSO at Euronergy explains how this innovation sets the company apart.

All the specs - can the industry at large keep upping their game?

The smarter E – confronting the limits of silicon

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The next frontier for solar cell technology appears to be in overcoming the limitations of silicon. As silicon wafer technology reaches its limits, industry experts are turning their focus to stacked cells and new materials.

Hair nets and precision tools for the advanced analysis of measurement data.

Improved technique boosts accuracy in back-contact cell testing

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Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have developed a contactless method for measuring the power output of back-contact solar cells – improving accuracy and avoiding potential damage.

Martin Green is CSO at Euronergy.

Martin Green from Euronergy: “Lightweight opens up new applications”

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Euronergy has launched an innovative and much lighter glass-free module that enables new types of installations. Martin Green, CSO of Euronergy, discusses the target markets.

Hair nets and precision tools for the advanced analysis of measurement data of BC solar cells.

Back-contact solar – refined tech with untapped potential

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BC technology may represent the cutting edge of solar, but considerable potential remains to enhance performance even further, particularly as the race for higher efficiency continues.

Not just sleek and busbar-free, but the Himo X10 modules also deliver higher yields in shaded conditions.

pv Europe’s top products of the week – modules, mounting and more

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Longi’s Hi-MO X10 drops busbars, Heckert goes white grid, IBC adapts for larger flat-roof modules, and K2 adds 15° and 20° tilts – these are pv Europe’s top product picks this week.

Glinting – these modules perform brilliantly on flat roofs.

New bifacial lightweight glass-glass module from Bauder Solar

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The Bauder Solar M 450 from Paul Bauder GmbH is a bifacial double-glazed module that utilises sunlight from both sides, achieving up to 30 percent higher yields.

The new module is also IEC-certified against ammonia, salt spray and PID.

Heckert Solar targets aesthetics with new white grid module

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The German manufacturer has introduced the Zeus 1.1 White Grid – a 450 W module designed for partners who prioritise efficiency, quality and architectural appeal.

A festive atmosphere at the European Solar Startup Award 2025 in Brussels.

French panel maker Heliup takes top solar startup prize

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At SolarPower Europe’s annual summit, French panel manufacturer Heliup received the Gold European Solar Startup Award 2025 for its innovative, lightweight and high-performance rooftop PV modules.

Not just sleek and busbar-free, but the Himo X10 modules also deliver higher yields in shaded conditions.

Longi redefines module design with contactless Himo X10

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The Himo X10 module from Longi features a busbar-free cell connection and leverages the company’s proprietary Tairay wafers to deliver high performance with a streamlined, back-contact design.

CEO Yannick Veschetti (l.) and COO Maryline Joanny of French manufacturer Heliup showed off their new lightweight solar modules at Intersolar Europe 2025.

Lightweight solar modules tap C&I roof potential

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Slimmer solar panels are becoming smarter and more efficient. Find out more in our weekly topic from 30 June to 3 July.

Up-close and in Technicolor – perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells fabricated with hybrid evaporation/blade-coating.

Blade-coating breakthrough in perovskite-silicon cell fabrication

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Researchers at KAUST and Fraunhofer ISE have successfully replaced spin-coating with blade-coating in the fabrication of perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells, a step toward scalable production of next-generation PV.

The Longi Hi-Mo X10 rear contact module featuring 24.8% efficiency – now further improved by the manufacturer.

Longi pushes HIBC efficiency to 27.81 percent

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Ahead of Intersolar, Longi has announced new efficiency records for both its back-contact and tandem solar cells – with its perovskite cell nearing 35 percent.

All brains, all black – the new Navigator module at the trade fair in Munich.

Aiko shows off its new Navigator module

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Module maker Aiko has launched the Navigator, a next-gen module based on its N-Type ABC series, with real-time monitoring that boosts output by three to five percentage points.

To further commercialise perovskite technology, Oxford PV has partnered with Trinasolar.

Perovskite – Oxford PV and Trinasolar sign patent agreement

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The solar businesses signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement covering the manufacture and sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic products in China, with the additional right to sublicense.