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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.

Behind this unassuming black square lies advanced technology

PV Europe’s top products of the week – modules, planning and more

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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.

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.

When the energy transition collides with the final approach, it’s a problem for those on and off the ground.

After Schiphol glare issues, new solar glass offers safer solution

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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.

A clean and lean machine in the manufacture of TOPCon modules.

Trinasolar–HoloSolis partnership aims to boost European solar manufacturing

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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.

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.

Fossil fuels below, next-gen technology above – placing the modules atop a petrol forecourt.

Pilot in Lisbon tests Sunoyster solar modules for petrol stations

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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.

Behind this unassuming black square lies advanced technology

Solyco showcases its new back-contact module

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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’s new generation of its Infinite solar modules, rated at up to 500 watts.

pv Europe’s top products of the week – solar modules, planning and storage

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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’s new generation of its Infinite solar modules, rated at up to 500 watts.

Aiko launches 500 W solar module with ultra-compact design

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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.

The community center has an east-west roof layout.

How a Norfolk charity turned clean energy into community support

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

Christian Peter (right), CEO of AIKO Energy Germany, outlines the outstanding performance of the new modules.

AIKO – INFINITE modules set new standards

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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!

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.

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.