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China’s solar industry has entered a new phase. After years of cut‑price competition and unchecked capacity expansion, the market now faces higher costs, explains Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.
Heckert Solar debuts a 460 Watt glass–glass module, Lumon unveils a glass balustrade with integrated photovoltaics, and Megasol showcases an upgraded in-roof system. These are this week’s highlights in solar innovation.
Solitek’s latest Solrif module in the Solid series is pushing solar roofing forwards with its design and efficiency. Is this the future of sustainable energy?
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.
As summer draws to a close, Europe’s solar market remains in a holding pattern. August brought continued buyer caution, steady demand and modest but significant price movements in modules and inverters, according to sun.store market data.
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 full conference programme for the 42nd EU PVSEC is now available, offering a detailed preview of the sessions, keynotes and discussions scheduled in Bilbao from 22 to 26 September 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.
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) harnesses roofs and façades to maximise on-site solar generation, turning the building envelope itself into a power plant. More in our spotlight from 25–28 August.
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.
July continued the summer trend of softer demand, price corrections and intensifying brand competition, according to sun.store market data. Buyer sentiment declined, pointing to a more cautious outlook for late Q3.
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.
