Hello from Munich! Team TaiyangNews is at ground zero at ICM Munchen to attend The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2025! We will bring you all the action from here right when it happens! Looking forward to attend today’s conference sessions where we learn about accelerating deployment through collaboration, flexibility, grid improvements and more. Stay tuned!
CEO & Co-founder of Octopus Energy Group, Greg Jackson, says for those in the business of renewable energy, we have the moral imperative to make it possible for every generation to benefit from it. Flexibility will make such a future possible!
We need storage not just to integrate with renewable energy, but it is also critical for energy security in Europe. It is important to support flexibility, grid stability and it can provide backup electricity. It is important to look at its role from these perspectives, especially in light of the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal, says Julian Jansen, Vice President of The European Association for Storage of Energy.
We need industrial policy support and financial backing – not just OpEx but also CapEx – to establish Europe as an industrial destination for solar PV manufacturing across the value chain, including inverters and mounting structures. We can still do a lot without closing the borders, says SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger.
There's plenty to anticipate at Intersolar Europe 2025! Michael Schmela, Executive Advisor & Director of Market Intelligence at SolarPower Europe and Intersolar Europe Conference Committee Chairman 2025, offers a glimpse into key discussions, including utility-scale solar, PPAs, prosumers, floating solar, and agri-PV. It's shaping up to be an exciting event!
Gadi Hirsch, Senior Strategy Manager at SolarEdge Technologies, emphasizes the growing diversity in energy management systems (EMS) now available in a wide range of operational models. EMS solutions are being driven by various stakeholders, from software-centered companies offering virtual tools and APIs, to large installers bundling EMS with home batteries. Utilities and aggregators are integrating EMS to manage demand and grid interactions, while hardware vendors offer embedded or bundled EMS solutions with their inverters or devices. The discussion also touched on EMS applications across multiple verticals, including smart homes, electric vehicles, building automation, and financial services, pointing to a rapidly evolving and increasingly integrated energy landscape.
Dina Darshini, Head of Solar & Battery at LCP Delta, highlighted that Europe’s solar sector is evolving along multiple fronts. Large-scale utility solar farms and off-site corporate PPA projects are gaining significant traction, reflecting strong momentum in centralized solar deployment. At the same time, there’s a noticeable rise in small-scale applications such as balcony solar systems and self-consumption schemes, catering to individual users and urban dwellers. Despite the growth in these new areas, distributed, behind-the-meter solar installations continue to make up the largest share of Europe’s total installed solar capacity, underscoring the region’s ongoing shift toward decentralized energy generation.
NSEFI CEO Subrahmanyam Pulipaka lists key trends in the Indian solar energy market:
-Shifted focus from only utility-scale to distributed generation, especially with the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana; expect several more GWs to be added.
-Shifted focus to domestic solar PV manufacturing, having crossed 78 GW of module manufacturing locally. It is now trying to crack the code to go further upstream.
-Emphasis on storage for system reliability. The government mandates that all solar tenders issued by the REIAs include a 2-hour ESS, equivalent to 10% of the installed solar capacity.
-India is seeing a trend of every state becoming proactive in solar installations.
Luis Castillo, Sales & Solutions Director at Sigenergy, focused his presentation on the role of AI in modern energy systems. Highlighting the company’s Sigen AI platform, he emphasized that AI integration can boost energy revenues by up to 20%, depending on system configuration. The talk underscored how intelligent control and optimization are becoming essential for maximizing the value of distributed energy resources.
Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA President and CEO, noted that tariffs have historically failed to boost local solar manufacturing, nor have they stopped industry growth due to solar’s cost competitiveness and versatility. While the current US tariffs have created uncertainty, the sector is optimistic about weathering this storm, though 2025 looks rocky.
Dan-Eric Archer, CEO and Co-founder of CheckWatt, emphasized that flexibility could be a key tool in avoiding costly grid expansions, especially when grid infrastructure accounts for nearly 90% of electricity costs. He proposed unlocking front-of-the-meter flexibility, with local flexibility markets serving as a prime example. According to Archer, smarter use of existing assets could significantly reduce the need for new grid investments while enhancing system efficiency.
"Consumers are more ready to take flexibility", is the closing remark of the session : Truly Smart Solar Prosumers: Managing Energy Bills & Supporting the Grid
Vegard Wiik Vollset, the Head of Renewables & Power, EMEA at Rystad Energy expects flattish solar growth in Europe over the next few years. Auctions will drive majority of utility scale solar. However, the industry will need to tackle the cannibalization challenge.
Thomas Reindl, Deputy CEO of the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), provided an insightful overview of the floating PV segment. It is growing rapidly, with ~9.2 GW of installed capacity expected by the end of 2024, mostly in Asia. HDPE-based floaters dominate current deployments, and the LCOE from floating PV is now cost-competitive. The global potential is massive – just 10% of inland reservoirs could generate around 22 TW, enough to power the world. Near-shore floating PV alone could meet global electricity needs today, and even more so under a 100% renewable energy future. However, technological advances and standards are still needed, particularly for near-shore and offshore conditions.
The message was clear: “The ocean is the limit.”
The distributed generation market in the EU is expected to settle higher in 2025 after a 15% drop in 2024. Distinctiveness in the EU DG market will stem from digital customer acquisition, Gen AI-driven efficiencies, and dynamic workforce strategies. Companies must bundle products seamlessly, integrate smart storage solutions, and tailor operations to local energy landscapes, says Sr. Asset Leader, McKinsey & Company, Miguel Lopes.
Michele Tagliapietra, Head of Product Management Floating-PV, BayWa r.e. presented the developer perspective of the FPV. While FPV CAPEX and LCOE are steadily declining, they remain higher than ground-mounted PV, making competitiveness an ongoing challenge. Although PPA capture prices are attractive for many FPV projects, broader market uptake hinges on self-consumption opportunities and incentives. The company emphasized the need for technology-specific auction schemes or additional financial support to ensure FPV can compete fairly. A major hurdle remains the fragmented policy and regulatory landscape, with greater coordination needed between national and EU levels. Finally, Tagliapietra stressed that full-scale FPV commercialization will only succeed with stable, unified policies and regulatory clarity across jurisdictions.
TOPCon vastly outstrips the capacity of HJT, given the latter's higher operating costs. Molly Morgan, Senior Research Analyst of Exawatt, says HJT capacity is not forecast to expand in a meaningful way, from a cost modeling perspective. Back contact, on the other hand, won’t remain niche forever because of its high efficiency and gradually reducing costs. In the next years, TOPCon and BC will coexist. BC will achieve close to cost parity with TOPCon with its high efficiency. Tandem modules will take over towards the end of the decade. HJT will continue to remain, but mostly for niche applications, she adds.
Sarah Kluge, Project Manager at Dutch Marine Energy Centre, presented a case study on Hybrid Offshore Solar-Wind Farms. The key finding of the study is that hybrid offshore parks can deliver 15% more electricity annually while curtailing only 3% of the total output. However, the viability of the business case hinges on a complex interplay of technical, financial, and policy factors. Most importantly, the presentation emphasized that stable and predictable revenue schemes are essential to unlock investment and scale deployment of hybrid offshore systems.
Italy added 6.79 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, representing 30% annual growth, taking the cumulative to over 37 GW. The country added 1.4 GW in Q1 2025, says Italia Solare President Paolo Rocco Viscontini (second from left). In terms of average power of connected systems, the largest growth in 2024 came from systems in the 200 kW to 1 MW range. Expect Terna to launch a storage tender for 10 GWh by the end of 2025.
Impact of FPV on nutrients
Wilma Eerenstein, Senior Consultant, Renergize Consultancy, presented the DRIVER project, which aims to measure the impact of floating solar on water quality. One interesting finding in the nutrient analysis is that it shows high nitrogen levels, attributed to agricultural runoff, placing the site near the tipping point from clear to turbid water. This early-stage assessment is crucial to monitor the ecological impact of floating PV systems and ensure data-driven deployment strategies.
Jasper Lemmens, Senior consultant at DNV, provided details on the 2 standards related to FPV – floaters and mooring.
Vincent Grumetz, Managing Director, EMEA at Ciel & Terre, highlighted a major cost reduction in floating PV (FPV) during his presentation. He noted that CapEx has dropped from €500/kW in 2013 to €250/kW in 2024, effectively halving costs over the past decade. This decline has been driven by the evolution of PV technology, including higher panel efficiency and power output, as well as advancements in floater design, which have significantly reduced the cost of balance-of-system (BOS) components.
In a session focused on Agri-PV, Stefan Meitinger, Policy Officer for European Agricultural Policy, Deutscher Bauernverband, emphasized the need for a clear and distinct definition of Agri-PV to prevent confusion with conventional PV parks, warning that mixing the two could risk public acceptance. While grazing sheep is already common in standard PV parks, real Agri-PV involves more integration with farming and is more costly. The presentation stressed that no EU-wide action is required; instead, Member States must create supportive frameworks. It concluded by noting that the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) already offers ample flexibility to support Agri-PV initiatives.
Simone Fungipane, CEO & Founder, iGreen System, presented the various ways Agri-PV could be diversified. He provided a few examples of each optimized for different agricultural applications. For orchards, single-axis tracking systems mounted overhead help boost yield while ensuring ease of access for farming. Espalier solutions – used for crops like grapes and almonds – can benefit from both overhead and single-axis tracking setups, offering better light distribution and simplified operations. For extensive crops, such as vegetables and grains, single-axis systems with vertical tracking ensure optimal light penetration and space efficiency. Across all systems, the goal is clear: maximize energy production while supporting crop productivity and land use efficiency.
Djaber Berrian, Expert / Deputy Head of Innovation & System Design at BELECTRIC, presented an analysis of different types of Agri-PV systems. From a German market point of view, Agri-PV with tracker systems showed the highest resilience against economic uncertainty and is less prone to losses than conventional PV setups. The session stressed the importance of implementing the EEG Solar Package 1 Amendments to ensure a practical and sustainable rollout of Agri-PV, particularly by clearly distinguishing between ground-mounted PV and APV (agri-PV). Policy recommendations included adjusting incentives – tracker-based APV systems may require less financial support, while elevated and vertical systems could need equal or even higher incentives to compete with ground-mounted designs.
Alice Lefort, AgriPV Product Manager at BayWa r.e., spoke about Sheep Grazing PV (SGPV), emphasizing that when properly managed – with an appropriate stocking rate and sound agricultural practices – SGPV can enhance biodiversity and foster stronger local stakeholder engagement. While this approach may lead to a slight CapEx increase, typically in the range of 3–5%, the ecological and social benefits often outweigh the additional costs. Lefort stressed that SGPV is not merely a 'cheap solution,' but a strategic land-use approach with significant potential.
At The ees Europe Conference of The smarter E, Antonio Arruebo, market analyst at SolarPower Europe, presented the latest battery storage updates in Europe, showing that in 2025, "more battery revenue streams have opened across Europe, but most grid services are still not remunerated." He displayed a map with the key revenue streams for grid-batteries:
Fast frequency regulation markets are the most common (19 European countries), followed by balancing and restoration services (14).
Only 8 European countries have developed other ancillary service markets.
Just 4 countries offer all 3 main revenue streams: Germany, Portugal, Spain, and the UK.
CRM accessible to batteries in just 7 countries.
Only the UK combines all revenue streams with a capacity market.
The Hi-MO X10 uses passivated contacts for both contact polarities, thereby achieving efficiency levels of up to 24.8%. LONGi combines this with its proprietary TaiRay wafer, which promises improved mechanical properties. The solar cells in the Hi-MO X10 are also designed for 'shading-optimized' behavior, which means that an individual solar cell acts as a bypass diode itself should it become shaded. This minimizes losses caused by localized shading, as the entire solar cell string is no longer 'bypassed,' and also reduces the risk of hotspots.
With PV Inline, Weidmüller has developed a space-saving solution to protect PV installations on large buildings against lightning and overvoltage. Installers often come across tight installation environments, especially at the point where the PV power lines enter the roof. This solution addresses this issue by offering a choice of Type I and Type II overvoltage arresters, which can be easily integrated directly into standard cable ducts using plug-in connections.
The TaiyangNews team is all set for Day 2 of Intersolar Europe 2025 in Munich. We bring you all the latest updates from various solar stakeholders across the globe.
SUNfarming is providing Agri-PV solutions focusing specially on applications such as animal husbandry, fruit and vegetable farming, horticulture, and viticulture. SUNfarming’s innovative approach is helping accelerate the energy transition both in Germany and internationally. SUNfarming has already installed over 650 MW of solar capacity and is advancing a short-term pipeline of 4 GWp, with approximately 0.8 GWp in the late stages of development.
BLACKGLAS, a German company, has all its mobile plug & play solar solutions on display at Intersolar Europe 2025. The company's product portfolio includes Solar Umbrella, Solar Table, Solar Fence, and Solar Screen for balcony solar systems.
Sungrow offers an entire FPV (floating PV) system, right from the floating body to the tiny bolt & nut components. The company claims to have more than 90 patents for floating bodies. Certified by TÜV, Sungrow's solutions offer high snow load adaptability and buoyancy. Its low-gap design enables a high water utilization rate.
In the aftermath of the Spain-Portugal blackout, at the first hybrid solar session today, people can be seen standing in the big conference room to learn about the flexibility benefits of solar combined with wind and storage – and this, despite the trade show having kicked off today, usually attracting many conference attendees spending this day rather at the show.
BTE Solar offers hybrid PV modules used to generate electricity and for water heating. The PV module is integrated with heat exchangers on the rear side, using which the heat dissipated from the module is collected. BTE Solar markets this product as a PV-T panel.
Sungrow showcases the second generation of its 1+X modular inverter for utility applications. The latest version can be configured up to 9.6 MW capacity. With its intelligent operation and maintenance system, the company claims the inverter doesn't require disassembly or professional troubleshooting.
ARRAY Technologies is showcasing its patented passive wind stow technology for solar trackers – delivering superior equipment protection with minimal energy loss – at Intersolar Europe. Independently validated by DNV, this data-backed alternative approach to traditional wind mitigation methods slashes average annual losses to just 0.05%, compared to 2.8% from active strategies.
AIKO is promoting its residential mono-glass BC module, featuring 485 W of average power and 24.3% average module efficiency. The module boasts a Pmax temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C and ≤ 0.35% annual degradation from the 2nd year onward. With a 15-year product warranty, extendable up to 25 years, the company claims a PV system with this module presents lower BOS costs and higher specific energy generation.
3SUN showcases its fully European-made cells and modules with an average module power of 625 W. Boasting the company's CORE-H technology, the modules are promoted for utility and C&I applications. 3SUN also revealed its plans to launch residential and C&I modules with an average module power of 500 W. A CORE-H 2nd generation utility-scale module is also set to launch in 2026.
At Intersolar Europe 2025, HANGZHOU FIRST showcased its encapsulation stacks designed for TOPCon modules, supporting both glass-glass and glass-backsheet configurations. The S406(P) EVA film, made for LECO-type rear contact modules, passed PID192h testing when used with EP304 (a coextruded EVA-POE-EVA film) or when applied alone on both sides of the module. For glass-backsheet setups, the stack used TF4(N), a thermosetting POE film, on the front and paired it with F806W on the rear. This configuration showed a power loss of 3.78% after 2,000 hours of damp heat testing.
HT-SAAE showcases the HT60-18X (NLm), a flexible, frameless, glass-free solar module that delivers up to 460 W power at 21.1% efficiency. Weighing just 6.3 kilograms and measuring 1,927 × 1,131 × 3 mm, it is designed for lightweight, flexible installations on curved or space-constrained surfaces. The module features 120 half-cells and supports system voltages up to 1,500 V. It is offered with a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year power output guarantee.
Switzerland-based Megasol displayed its MATCH Tile solar roof at Intersolar Europe, Hall A1, Booth 470. The building-integrated solution delivers up to 183 Wp/m² and is designed to align with conventional roof aesthetics. The product has a rated service life of up to 50 years, with a 10-year product warranty and a 25-year performance warranty.
Chinese solar module maker Golden Solar is showcasing its HJT modules made from in-house cells. One of its products is a 66-cell configuration with 0BB technology using stencil-printed silver-coated copper metal paste. The maximum conversion efficiency of this module, consisting of 210.6 mm wafer-based cells, is 24.14%, with a Pmax of 750 W. The company claims up to 95% bifaciality with the 0BB configuration. Golden Solar also highlights that a UV light conversion film was used for encapsulation.
3S offers BIPV solutions with aesthetics in focus. The company showcased its products – TeraSlate and MegaSlate, among others – under its solar roof, facade, and railing solutions. The company highlights that it offers software solutions to plan, implement, and monitor the BIPV system.
KACO showcased its first 800 V (AC)-class inverter, the blueplanet 360 NX3, which is suitable for utility-scale solar projects. Manufactured in Germany, the inverter, equipped with 5 MPPT channels, delivers a rated output of up to 363 kW, supporting up to 544 kW PV input. Operating across a voltage range of 860 to 1,300 V, it offers a peak efficiency of 99.01% and comes in an IP66-rated enclosure. The unit weighs 117 kg and is expected to launch commercially in early 2026.
At Intersolar Europe 2025, Fronius is showcasing the Wattpilot Flex EV charger, Verto Plus hybrid inverter and Reserva battery storage system. Wattpilot Flex supports dynamic load management and up to 22 kW charging, with automatic switching between 1 and 3-phase operation. The Verto Plus delivers 20 kW output, features 3 high-current MPPTs, 3-phase backup power. Reserva is a modular lithium-ion storage system with scalable capacity designed for residential PV applications.
Several European countries, including Scandinavian nations, are now prioritizing energy storage solutions while remaining 'PV-ready' – a notable shift from their previous strategy of investing primarily in solar PV systems with storage as an add-on. This shift points to the growing strategic value of flexible, dispatchable energy, shared the representative of a Chinese inverter and storage company.
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JA showcased its low-carbon modules, driving towards carbon neutrality. The company claims that, in accordance with ISO 14067, the embodied carbon throughout the LCA of its product is 40% lower than conventional modules. Balcony solar modules are among the other low-carbon modules presented at Intersolar Europe 2025.
With aesthetics in mind, Huasun presents colored modules for rooftop applications. The HJT cells passivated with microcrystalline silicon layers are based on the 210R format and 0BB technology. Huasun offers 4 different colored modules in this series, with a maximum power output of 410 W and 20.5% efficiency.
Under the JW Air series, Jolywood has launched a 575 W flexible module with 20.9% efficiency. The company highlights that the module is 2.8 mm thick and weighs about 8 kilograms. The cell technology is not specified, but its predecessor used n-type cells based on M6-size wafers. This module is targeted for applications such as camping, curved roofs, balconies, and vehicle roofs, among others.
Designed and manufactured in Europe, BISOL launched its Lumina module featuring a transparent area of more than 25%. The module features transparent backsheet on the rear and 3.2 mm tempered glass in the front. Its main target applications are agri-PV and as a replacement for hail construction. The module is claimed to be resistant to 35 mm diameter hail and snow loads up to 7,000 Pa. The company displayed a 400 W module measuring 1,975 x 1,134 mm, consisting of 42 full cells (210R) and weighing about 23.5 kg.
Nexis, SolarEdge's next-gen tech optimized hybrid inverter and battery solution, is set to launch in 2026. The company gave a glimpse of this solution at Intersolar Europe 2025. Featuring a modular battery with up to 75 kWh capacity, Nexis is drawing large crowds at the company's huge booth at the exhibition. The solution finds application in both 1-phase and 3-phase installations.
3SUN has launched its new module for utility and C&I applications at Intersolar Europe 2025. The module, with an average power output of 625 W, is assembled with Italian-made HJT cells that use 3SUN's CORE-H technology. The company is also set to launch a CORE-H 2nd-generation utility-scale module in 2026.
SPIC showcased its Zebra IBC module that uses less than 5 mg/Wp silver. The cells are interconnected using tin-lead (Sn-Pb) ribbon soldering on the rear side. Helping achieve this low usage of silver was through a collaboration with Copprint, which supplied its low-silver solution for this product. The company's all-black BIPV module with 410 W and 22.5% efficiency was also on display, built with TBC (TOPCon back contact) cells based on M6-sized wafers.
OPES has launched its 500 W solar mobility solution. The company's products are integrated into LCVs, camper vans, trucks, buses, and other customized solutions. The German-made product uses CIGS cell technology. The company says that its 'matrix' interconnection technology covers maximum panel area for enhanced power density and efficiency.
Grand Sunergy is showcasing its high-power HJT module with 745 W maximum power and 23.98% maximum efficiency. The module consists of 66 cells based on the 210 mm wafer. The company boasts a zero-gap design, which is probably achieved using the 0BB cell and interconnection technology.
FOTOTHERM showcases a new hybrid PVT (PV-thermal) module under its AS series. The module is capable of generating electricity and thermal energy. The company claims to achieve this with its own patented technology, FOTOTHERM.
Fully designed and assembled in Germany, Prisma highlights its intelligent heat pump system for optimized absorption of heat. The heat exchanger on the rear side of the module is displayed along with a demonstrated heat distribution map.
China-headquartered Gaoce is offering cutting solutions in PV & semiconductor industries, in addition to turnkey solutions for wafer production. At Intersolar Europe 2025, the company is showcasing its silicon wafer cutting equipment services. Gaoce claims to have integrated intelligent solutions to enhance manufacturing capability. The company, claiming to be the market leader, says that 63 GW of its total 102 GW planned capacity is operational, and that it provided 37.5 GW of wafer slicing services in 2024.
Scotra offers floating system solutions, claiming more than 2,000 installations to date. The company highlights easy assembly, operation & maintenance, and an eco-friendly design for its products. Scotra claims to use Mg-Al-Zn alloy coating on the steel frames used in its projects. The company states that it has concluded FPV projects on dams, reservoirs, lakes, and offshore, among others.
TBEA has introduced its commercial and industrial energy storage, an integrated cabinet with 380V grid voltage + liquid-cooled AC&DC ESS. The company is currently in the process of securing European certifications for both these products, with post-certification plans to make them available in the market by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
BYD launched a new BESS solution called Battery-Box, which uses high voltage blade batteries (HVB) that provide up to 25.6 kW of power. The company states that it's a modular system that enables quick upgradation of the capacity under 3 minutes. BYD highlights a mobile application for enhanced user experience with its BESS system. The company claims that its latest system would have avoided the blackout in Spain that occurred last week.
Module supplier Seraphim has introduced a stainless steel frame in the pre-lamination step of module manufacturing. The steel 'cover' is integrated with the aluminum frame during the lamination step. The company claims this helps enhance the mechanical properties of the module and the encapsulant to spread uniformly at the edges. Unlike a continuous frame across the lengths and widths of the conventional module, installing a specially designed frame across the sections of the length of the module helps with the mounting. The company highlights that once the lamination is done, the module is pretty much final, without requiring any additional framing steps.
SolarPower Europe has launched the Battery Storage Europe Platform at Intersolar Europe 2025. SPE CEO Walburga Hemetsberger said this platform will exclusively promote the development and expansion of battery storage in Europe. It is open to companies active across the battery storage value chain.
SOLTOP introduces its Duraklick XL mounting system at Intersolar Europe 2025. The company offers mounting solutions for flat roof, in-roof, and rooftop scenarios. SOLTOP boasts that its latest Duraklick XL mounting system can support a weight of up to 1,200 kg, with product patents pending approval.
Huasun announces its latest HJT-perovskite tandem module with a targeted power output of over 800 W. The module is set to launch in 2026. The company states that the HJT cells are based on the 210 mm wafer, with 0BB technology. From showcasing a mini perovskite module in 2024, Huasun is already aiming to launch a utility-scale module. The theoretical maximum cell efficiency for the tandem cell is 43%, with the company targeting >30% efficiency in mass production. The company states its modules will be made with the lowest CO2 emissions and that the perovskite process can be seamlessly integrated into the current HJT lines.
Next2Sun showcases its Fields2Sun agri-PV solution at Intersolar Europe 2025. The company highlights that 90% of the field surface is still available for agricultural practices after installation of the PV system using this solution. Next2Sun claims to have developed a patented vertical frame system for bifacial PV systems. In addition to agri-PV, Next2Sun also offers a residential solution called Fence2Sun.
Solplanet is introducing its AI Hub intelligent energy management system at Intersolar Europe 2025. At the company's booth, Bo Müller said that this product can offer flexibility for monitoring and intelligent management of multiple devices, both for residential and commercial applications, connecting as many as 10 inverters.
VesprSolar showcases its clamps for module installation for ground-mounted systems. The company claims to improve productivity by reducing more than 60 labor hours/MW compared to operating with conventional nuts & bolts. VesprSolar claims its V-MAX design provides additional support to the panel frame against wind loads.
Arausol offers customized solutions for agri-PV, PV roofs, and carport systems. The company offers a modular design with monopitch or a Y-steel frame design for carports. Modular systems for other applications are also available with a light mounting system for both flat and pitched roofs.
Germany-based MBJ Solutions offers quality inspection solutions using LED sun simulators and electroluminescence (EL) testers for PV production and installed PV. At Intersolar Europe 2025, the company showcased its portable EL imaging tool, which can be operated without any intervention and system shutdown. The battery-operated EL imager can be manually moved on the module with the help of an attached telescopic pole with image-capture ability, and the resulting EL images can be observed on the VR headset.
Germany-based SOLYCO presents TECC-Connect, a connection technology that works without silver, lead, and bismuth. The company claims its product to be environment-friendly, operates at low temperatures, and is compatible with perovskite tandem technology. With its solution, the company claims to save 72 g of silver, 13 g of lead, and 4 g of bismuth for a 10 kW system, compared to conventional modules.
GCL Perovskite launches 2 m² single-junction perovskite and tandem modules at Intersolar Europe 2025. The perovskite-only module offers a maximum efficiency of 19.04% while the 1.71 m² tandem module offers 26.36%. GCL aims to launch a larger area, 2.88 m² tandem module with 27% efficiency.
Astronergy showcases its Astro N7 Pro module with 670 W power and 24.8% efficiency, an upgraded version of its Astro N7. The module features 4-cut cells, with SMBB and an optional 0BB configuration made on 210R wafer sizes.
Germany-based Euronergy manufactures IBC modules in configurations of glass-glass, flexible PV, and tiles for BIPV. The company showcased different layers of its IBC technology that include additional insulation and conductive layers in between the cells and the backsheet.
The smarter E/Intersolar Europe 2025 wraps up after 4 dynamic days of innovation, networking, and deep insights into the future of solar energy. As the industry pushes forward with innovative technologies and global partnerships, the momentum from this year’s event sets a powerful tone for the energy transition ahead.