solar modules

The Zeus 1.1 Performance reaches efficiency levels of 23 percent and is available immediately for business customers.

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.

Solar Fabrik’s back‑contact module designed to improve yield in low‑light conditions, Alukov’s solar carport for motorhomes, Axitec’s flexible C&I storage solution and a new SolarEdge string inverter aimed at commercial and Agri‑PV applications – these are our top products this week.

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.

Combining back‑contact technology and bifacial N‑type cells, the new module Solar Fabrik achieves 475 W and 23.3 percent efficiency with improved low‑light performance.

Solyco has introduced a new back-contact module, while Kostal Solar offers more precise planning through 2D roof visualisation. Sunoyster is delivering flexible modules for petrol station roofs and Bauder Solar has launched a new bifacial lightweight glass-glass module. These are our top products this week.

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.

Earlier this year, flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport were grounded due to an unexpected safety issue: glare from nearby solar panels was blinding pilots during morning landings. Advanced solar modules can help prevent such incidents.

The new licensing agreement grants HoloSolis access to the TOPCon patent portfolio in Europe, as part of a partnership to build large‑scale solar cell and module production capacity in Hambach, northeastern France.

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.

Solar technology provider Sunoyster Systems from northern Germany, together with Portuguese energy company Galp Energia, has launched a pilot project in Lisbon using its lightweight modules.

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 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.

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.

At Centre 81, a community organisation in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in eastern England, solar energy is now helping sustain essential care services.

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!

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

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'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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.