solar modules

As solar markets place increasing focus on long-term performance, reliability and project bankability, demand is growing for technologies that combine high efficiency with independently verified quality.

The Fraunhofer ISE team in Freiburg has developed a technique using structured coatings and cutouts to create detailed, durable patterns on modules, opening new scope for architecture and design in PV.

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.

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.

A leading figure in European materials research for renewables, Prof Dr Ilija Nasov has spent decades shaping solar technology. He shares his personal route through EU research programmes with PV Europe.

The Austrian manufacturer's latest product removes conductor tracks from the front of the cell, freeing the surface for light absorption and broadening the design options for facades.

PV on Tour – Sunman Energy presents its ultra-lightweight, semi-flexible solar modules, designed for lightweight roofs and balcony PV systems, and achieving up to 520 watts. Managing Director Nancy Yell lays out the advantages of the technology.

The upgraded Vilnius facility produces residential modules up to 455 W and C&I modules up to 510 W in the G12R format, with semi-tempered glass aimed at the German overhead glazing market.

A 200-kilometre urban road test of the Innoptus Solar Team's Infinite Apollo served as final validation for Longi's high-efficiency technology before the American Solar Challenge in July.

Built around a hybrid vacuum and wet-chemical process, the Pero-Si-SCALE laboratory of the Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg gives industry partners a shared platform to test perovskite-silicon designs at full wafer size.

The Zhejiang-based manufacturer's All Back Contact modules again lead the April 2026 TaiyangNews monthly update on commercially available high-efficiency solar modules, fending off mounting competition from rival technologies.

Power density on the new bifacial Vision 5.5 series rises to 235 watts per square metre, with three frame and cell-background variants in the line-up.

At Intersolar Europe in Munich, the tier-1 manufacturer is broadening its DeepBlue 5.0 range with new bifacial and monofacial n-type modules for commercial installations and utility-scale projects.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation on responsible mineral sourcing, transparency and the protection of workers’ rights throughout solar supply chains.

For multi-family and taller buildings, PV façades extend rooftop systems where roof space falls short. Vertical surfaces add generation area, with design and planning decisive in dense urban developments.

One platform, two milestones: a 28.13 percent cell measured in Hamelin and a 26.4 percent module logged in Colorado extend the Chinese manufacturer's long-term back-contact technology route.

Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales is a leading figure in solar research, holding numerous patents and efficiency records dating back to 1974. Now Chief Scientific Officer at Euronergy, he is focused on developing glass-free, lightweight modules that are exceptionally thin and easy to install.

From 13 to 17 April 2026, Ankara will host a conference on crystalline silicon photovoltaics, covering TOPCon, heterojunction and tandem concepts while bringing together researchers and industry professionals.

A new metallisation approach reduces silver demand in TOPCon cells by a factor of ten, with implications for manufacturing costs and material sourcing.

Longi presents a fire-resistant module for commercial rooftops, Tesvolt introduces a new C&I battery system, Fronius shows a high-voltage battery up to 32 kWh, and Gokin Solar unveils its 700 W modules.

The Chinese manufacturer is presenting its European portfolio with two technology lines, including bifacial modules rated at 700 W for utility-scale and C&I applications.

Aimed at warehouses, data centres and logistics sites, the Hi-Mo X10 focuses on meeting fire safety requirements in rooftop PV installations.

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!

Winaico receives EPD certification for its NCX module series, Aiko secures TÜV Süd explosion approval for its ABC Stellar module, Solitek upgrades up to 510 W and Luxor Solar restructures Eco Line – this week’s products highlights.

The supplier is introducing a three segment structure for its Eco Line, grouping modules into Prime, Pro and Classic for the German language markets.