solar modules

Module manufacturer Trinasolar is showcasing its new product portfolio at this year's The smarter E Europe. This includes storage systems, mounting systems and, of course, a wide range of solar modules. Highlights include the new integrated storage platform Elementa 2 Pro, the Shield extreme climate solution for rooftop systems and the latest version of the Honey module.

The new Vision-series storage systems, inverters and modules from Solarwatt are in high demand. CPO Peter Bachmann and CEO Benjamin Frank discuss recent developments and report that the next shipments are on track.

At Intersolar Europe, solar technology companies are presenting innovations such as TOPCon and BackContact modules, which aim to improve performance in the face of challenges such as UV-induced degradation.

On the run-up to Intersolar, the Chinese manufacturer has announced new records in the efficiency of its back-contact and tandem solar cells, with perovskite achieving almost 35 percent.

New solar modules are on show in Munich, with innovations such as TOPCon, BackContact and tandem cells pushing surface performance to new heights. Against this, perovskite-based series modules are still considered unproven.

PV on Tour: The lightweight panels have passed fire testing for building approval. Frank Hochmuth from Euronergy and Malte Sulkiewicz from Osnatech discuss the advantages of the panels and how they stand out from the competition.

The EU aims for 40% of solar growth from domestic production. At a recent conference, the industry discussed how to achieve this goal.

Euronergy has launched an innovative and much lighter module without glass, opening up new forms of projects. Martin Green, CSO of Euronergy, discusses the target markets.

Researchers have found that the performance loss of TOPCon modules due to UV radiation is less severe than initially feared. Moreover, the defect is potentially reversible.

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.

FuturaSun, founded in 2008 in Padua, Italy, now offers cells, modules, inverters and storage systems, with factories in China and Europe.

With niche production gaining ground, can Europe stage a true industrial comeback? Plans for gigafactories in Germany, including one in Wilhelmshaven, show how European manufacturing could once again play a key role in global solar production.

As solar modules grow in size and weight, certification standards are tightening. Alongside, cost-cutting in frames, glass and clamps is raising fresh quality concerns.

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 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.

Emerging applications are set to drive the growth of perovskite technologies, with tandem solar cells made of perovskites and silicon seeing significant rise, according to a recent IDTechEx analysis.

The latest ITRPV report forecasts n-type TOPCon technology will soon lead the market. Mass-produced tandem-silicon cells are expected to see significant growth, while solar module shipments set a new record in 2024.

Research into silicon-based solar cells is advancing rapidly, with the upcoming perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells set to offer significantly higher efficiency than the dominant n-type cells, according to Intersolar Europe.

Maia Benstead, technology analyst at Oxford based research consultancy IDTechEx, outlines the latest technological developments in the durability of perovskite photovoltaics. Advanced encapsulation plays a decisive role.

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 technology has long been seen as a promising breakthrough in solar cell efficiency. More recently, momentum is building for commercialisation. Learn more in our weekly focus, out next week.

At SolarPower Europe’s annual SolarPower Summit, Heliup were awarded the Gold European Solar Startup Award 2025 for their innovative, lightweight, and high-performing rooftop solar PV modules made in France.

A new silver-coloured module, a monitoring system for tiled roofs, the third generation of Infinite modules with ABC technology and a home storage system that delivers 30 kilowatts output. These are our top products of the week.

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.

The manufacturer has begun shipping the third generation of its Infinite modules worldwide. The series uses advanced ABC technology to eliminate gaps between cells and hide busbars, increasing the light absorption area by 1.8 percent.