Sunmaxx Leads Europe with 50-MW PVT Module Factory

Apr 18, 2024 12:48 PM ET
  • Sunmaxx PVT's cutting-edge plant in Germany is revolutionizing solar energy with high-efficiency PVT modules that provide both electricity and heat. Join the solar revolution today!

Sunmaxx PVT has opened a 50-MW manufacturing plant for photovoltaic-thermal solar modules near Dresden, Germany. This factory in Ottendorf-Okrilla is the largest production site for PVT modules globally. The company combines conventional PV with solar thermal technology to create modules that provide both electricity and heat, boasting over 80% solar efficiency.

The new plant is estimated to manufacture 120,000 PVT modules annually, with plans to increase production capacity to up to 3 GW. Sunmaxx emphasizes the importance of innovation and scaling next-generation technologies to ensure regional value creation in Europe. The modules are already being sold through the company's partner network in Germany.

What sets Sunmaxx PVT's PVT modules apart from traditional solar panels?

  • Sunmaxx PVT's PVT modules combine both photovoltaic and solar thermal technology, allowing for the simultaneous generation of electricity and heat.
  • The modules have over 80% solar efficiency, making them more efficient than traditional solar panels.
  • The company's manufacturing plant in Ottendorf-Okrilla, Germany, is the largest production site for PVT modules globally, with plans to increase production capacity to up to 3 GW.
  • Sunmaxx PVT emphasizes innovation and scaling next-generation technologies to ensure regional value creation in Europe.
  • The modules are already being sold through the company's partner network in Germany, showcasing their commitment to expanding renewable energy solutions in the region.

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