solar modules 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. © Solyco Solyco showcases its new back-contact module 09/01/2025 - The manufacturer is introducing a new solar panel with back-contact technology, featuring a shade-resistant cell architecture for installations on partially shaded roofs. © Aiko pv Europe’s top products of the week – solar modules, planning and storage 08/22/2025 - Aiko launches a 500 W solar module with ultra-compact design. SL Rack shows off its Solar-Pro for digital pitched roof planning. Aerocompact offers a licence-free planning tools and Roypow presents air-cooled storage system for C&I. These are our top products of the week. © Aiko Aiko launches 500 W solar module with ultra-compact design 08/18/2025 - Chinese manufacturer Aiko has introduced a new generation of its Infinite solar modules, rated at up to 500 watts, with reported efficiencies above 27 percent and a footprint of less than two square metres. © AIKO How a Norfolk charity turned clean energy into community support 08/15/2025 - At Centre 81, a community organisation in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in eastern England, solar energy is now helping sustain essential care services. © Vorsatz Media AIKO – INFINITE modules set new standards 08/15/2025 - PV Guided Tours: AIKO introduces the third generation of its INFINITE series, with clear advantages and significant improvements over its predecessor. Also debuting is a brand-new PV module that promises to revolutionise plant management through AI-assisted diagnostics, real-time monitoring and smart commissioning. Sound too good to be true? Watch the video to find out! © Vorsatz Media Euronergy – pushing lightweight modules to their limits 08/12/2025 - PV on Tour: Euronergy’s new lightweight PV modules have cleared key fire safety tests for building approval. Frank Hochmuth of Euronergy and Malte Sulkiewicz of Osnatech explain what sets the panels apart. © Thornova Solar Thornova modules drive 10 MW PV plant with composite structures 08/07/2025 - A 10 MW PV system featuring Thornova modules utilises polyurethane composite structures, offering potential advantages in durability, weight reduction and installation efficiency. © Vorsatz Media Longi – a road map to ongoing innovation 08/05/2025 - 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. © Osnatech Lightweight modules unlock low-load roofs and facades 08/04/2025 - 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. © Fraunhofer ISE / Bernd Schumacher Expert analysis: How perovskite can overcome durability concerns 07/24/2025 - Maia Benstead, technology analyst at Oxford-based research consultancy IDTechEx, outlines recent advances in perovskite PV durability and the decisive role of advanced encapsulation. © Euronergy Martin Green from Euronergy: “We’ve found a unique way of contacting cells” 07/18/2025 - 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. © Heiko Schwarzburger The smarter E – confronting the limits of silicon 07/18/2025 - 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. © Fraunhofer ISE/Dirk Mahler Improved technique boosts accuracy in back-contact cell testing 07/16/2025 - 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. © Euronergy Martin Green from Euronergy: “Lightweight opens up new applications” 07/15/2025 - 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. © Fraunhofer ISE/Dirk Mahler Back-contact solar – refined tech with untapped potential 07/08/2025 - 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. © Heiko Schwarzburger pv Europe’s top products of the week – modules, mounting and more 07/04/2025 - 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. © Bauder Solar New bifacial lightweight glass-glass module from Bauder Solar 07/03/2025 - 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. © Heckert Solar Heckert Solar targets aesthetics with new white grid module 07/01/2025 - 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. © SolarPower Europe French panel maker Heliup takes top solar startup prize 06/30/2025 - 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. © Heiko Schwarzburger Longi redefines module design with contactless Himo X10 06/30/2025 - 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. © Hans-Christoph Neidlein Lightweight solar modules tap C&I roof potential 06/27/2025 - Slimmer solar panels are becoming smarter and more efficient. Find out more in our weekly topic from 30 June to 3 July. © Fraunhofer ISE Blade-coating breakthrough in perovskite-silicon cell fabrication 06/26/2025 - 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. © Longi Longi pushes HIBC efficiency to 27.81 percent 06/25/2025 - 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. © iKratos Solar und Energietechnik Aiko shows off its new Navigator module 06/23/2025 - 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. © Oxford PV Perovskite – Oxford PV and Trinasolar sign patent agreement 06/18/2025 - 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. 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