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New metallization process cuts silver demand for modules by 30%
Fraunhofer ISE has worked with German technology companies to improve the metallization process in silicon solar cells. The result could drive down module costs quite a bit.
Sep 8, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cell, Fraunhofer ISE, PERC, metallisation, wickon hightech, koenen, murakami, Florian Clement
HoloSolis' French PV Gigafactory Seeks Environmental Approval
French startup HoloSolis to build 5-GW PV factory in Grand Est, creating 1,700 jobs and producing 10 million solar panels annually. Construction starts soon!
May 14, 2024 // Manufacturing News, France, Europe, HoloSolis
Brand-new tools for solar cell metallization
The system can metallize the front and also back sides of silicon solar cells with unprecedented accuracy and also rate, Fraunhofer ISE stated. The technology is likewise appropriate for elements such as printed motherboard or chip cards.
Jul 17, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, solar cell, Fraunhofer ISE, Florian Clement, Andreas Lorenz
Doric Launches 9.6 MW Solar Park in Germany
Doric Green Power unveils a 9.6 MWp solar park in Thuringia, igniting a green revolution with 16,900 solar modules and paving the way for sustainable energy transformation.
Sep 5, 2024 // Plants, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, Doric Green Power
Quadoro, EB-SIM Acquire German Solar Parks for QEEE Fund
Quadoro and EB-SIM's QEEE fund powers up with 25.9 MWp solar parks in Germany, boosting sustainable energy investments and targeting 5-6% annual returns.
Jul 10, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Germany, ABO, Europe, PV Power Plant, Quadoro, EB-SIM
ESB Energizes First Solar Farm, Aims for 1.2 GW by 2030
ESB's Bullstown Solar Farm powers up County Meath, marking a bright step towards 1.2 GW solar goal by 2030, blending energy innovation with environmental restoration.
Sep 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ireland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Esb
Solarwatt Launches New Glass-Glass Module with Building Authority Approval
Solarwatt GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, is launching a successor model of its "vision 60M construct" glass-glass solar module with general building inspectorate approval (abZ) from the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt). The module comes with a 30-year product and performance warranty.
Mar 1, 2023 // Manufacturing News, solar module, Solarwatt
ABO Energy Secures 22 MW in German Solar Tender
ABO Energy secures 22 MW in Germany's solar tender, boosting its role in the nation's renewable energy expansion.
Apr 24, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, ABO Energy
H-TEC breaks ground on 5-GW electrolyser stacks manufacturing facility in Hamburg
Hydrogen professional H-TEC SYSTEMS today began on a new automated manufacturing facility with approximately 5 GW of prospective capacity, integrating PEM electrolysis stacks development, manufacturing, testing, and also service at one single location in Hamburg, Germany.
Apr 27, 2023 // Rooftop PV, Hamburg, H-TEC
Spain's Iberdrola, ib vogt to build Italy's largest solar farm
Join Iberdrola and ib vogt in creating Italy's largest solar farm, Fenix, powering 140,000 homes with clean energy. Construction begins soon!
Feb 28, 2024 // Plants, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe, ib vogt, PV Power Plant
RPC Acquires 50-MW Finnish BESS Project
German solar developer ib vogt GmbH sells 50-MW/50-MWh BESS project in Finland to Renewable Power Capital. Largest of its kind in Finland, set for completion by 2025.
Mar 13, 2024 // Storage, Europe, ib vogt, Finland, Renewable Power Capital
Germany´s Cologne/Bonn Airport receives 2.6 MW photovoltaic system
In control with the airfreight service provider UPS, Flughafen Köln/ Bonn GmbH is mounting a solar system with an output of 1.5 MW on the latter's new hangar.
Feb 7, 2023 // Plants, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant
Hanergy's Solibro Hi-Tech system in liquidation
With the opening of bankruptcy procedures, business procedures of the firm were stopped days earlier. No possible capitalist could be discovered to take control of business.
Mar 11, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, Hanergy, Solibro, Henning Schorisch
Energiequelle and Brandpower Expand Renewable Energy Efforts
Energiequelle GmbH partners with Brandpower Windkraft to boost Austria's renewable energy ambitions, marking a significant step toward a sustainable future by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2040.
Aug 22, 2024 // Plants, Europe, Austria, Energiequelle GmbH, Brandpower Windkraft
GP JOULE Launches 54-MWp Solar Park in Saxony
GP JOULE unveils a 54 MW solar park in Saxony, powering 18,500 homes! A collaborative triumph showcasing renewable energy's bright future.
Oct 8, 2024 // Plants, GP Joule, Solar Park, Saxony