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Fraunhofer ISE and IKA have developed a PFAS-free dry-coating process for sodium-ion battery electrodes that could reduce manufacturing costs and energy consumption.

Fraunhofer ISE Develops PFAS-Free Battery Electrode Process

New dry-coating process for sodium-ion batteries could reduce manufacturing costs and energy consumption by eliminating solvents and PFAS-based binders
NXT’s Helios-r8 (left) and Helios-tn (right) laboratory systems are designed to measure the thickness and optical properties of deposited layers on PV cells. (Image Credit: NXT GmbH)

Optical Metrology For Monitoring Thin-Film Layers In PV Cells

NXT’s Helios-r8 and Helios-tn laboratory systems use reflectance spectroscopy to measure the thickness and optical properties of deposited layers on PV wafers
Trontek's booth at The Battery Show.

Trontek Displays Single-Phase Hybrid Inverters At The Battery Show

Two hybrid inverter series are classified according to their ingress protection ratings, IP66 and IP54, and target outdoor and indoor residential installations
Swift Solar is supplying HJT solar cells for space applications and developing perovskite-silicon tandems for higher power output. (Illustrative Photo; Image Credit: TaiyangNews / AI-generated)

Swift Solar Begins Shipping HJT Cells For Space Applications

The company is supplying HJT cells to US space customers while developing perovskite-silicon tandems, following three orbital test missions involving single-junction perovskite cells
Fraunhofer CSP’s Ralph Gottschalg discussed glass fracture strength, thin-glass testing, and the challenges of identifying the causes of module breakage.

Rethinking PV Module Glass Reliability Testing

Fraunhofer CSP’s Ralph Gottschalg highlighted gaps in thin-glass testing and called for statistical strength assessment at the TaiyangNews Reliable PV Module Design Conference 2026
Kiwa’s analysis found that new PV module factories recorded around 10 times more critical audit findings than mature facilities, highlighting quality risks during manufacturing ramp-up.

Kiwa Finds Greater Quality Risks At New PV Factories

An analysis of over 60 PV factories finds 10 times more critical audit findings at new facilities, highlighting the need for stronger quality controls
Stall of LICO Materials at The Battery Show.

LICO Showcases LFP Battery, ESS Models At The Battery Show

The company’s exhibits included a 100 Ah standalone LFP battery and residential & C&I energy storage systems
Max Köntopp of TÜV Rheinland discusses the limitations of standard IEC qualification and the need for extended reliability testing as PV module designs continue to evolve. (Image Credit: TaiyangNews)

PV Module Reliability: Beyond Basic IEC Qualification

TÜV Rheinland’s Max Köntopp highlights the role of extended stress testing and supply chain quality assurance in assessing long-term module reliability and production consistency
Researchers demonstrate an induction heating-based approach to PV module recycling, using localized heating to separate silicon solar cells from encapsulants and recover module components. (Image Credit: Kwon, D.Y., Yoon, Si., Kim, M. et al. Inductive heating for photovoltaic module recycling and near-complete component recovery. Commun Mater (2026))

Inductive Heating Separates PV Module Components In Seconds

A laboratory-scale study uses localized heating to detach silicon cells from encapsulants, reporting over 99.8% component recovery by mass in a modified glass-to-glass module
MACH’s mowing platform combines radar, satellite positioning, and remote fleet management for vegetation maintenance at utility-scale solar plants.

MACH Introduces Autonomous Mowing For Solar Plants

The US-based company has introduced an autonomous mowing platform using radar, satellite positioning, and remote fleet management for utility-scale solar sites
POMPOWER's booth at The Battery Show.

POMPOWER’s Cabinet & Containerized Storage Systems

The BRES includes four models, with rated capacity ranging from 125 kW/260 kWh to 2,000 kW/4,160 kWh
Tecopower's booth at The Battery Show.

Tecopower’s Prototype C&I ESSs At The Battery Show

The company’s product showcase included cabinet-based air- and liquid-cooled ESSs
Ashbee's ESS for Toll-Plaza use cases.

Ashbee Energy Presents ESS For C&I And Toll Plazas

The C&I ESS is rated at 261 kWh and supports a DC-coupled PV + storage system with the grid, while its toll plaza counterpart offers a lower capacity of 50 kW/100 kWh
Anker SOLIX XE combines an inverter and battery in one unit, with storage capacity expandable to 42 kWh per stack.

Anker SOLIX Showcases XE All-In-One Home Battery

The company showcased its residential battery system with up to 42 kWh storage capacity, dual-cycle operation, and AI-based energy management at All Energy Australia 2026
EP Cube's 3-phase ESS supports up to 24 kWp of solar PV input and offers modular battery storage ranging from 10 to 40 kWh per unit.

EP Cube Presents 3-Phase ESS With Up To 200 kWh Storage

The company’s showcase at All Energy Australia 2026 included its CEC-listed 3-phase ESS and a next-generation single-phase solution with 10 kW AC output
LONGi introduced its Hi-MO X12 and Hi-MO 9 Prime BC solar modules at All Energy Australia 2026, offering power outputs of up to 690 W and 680 W, respectively.

LONGi Showcases New BC Modules At All Energy Australia 2026

The company introduced Hi-MO X12 and Hi-MO 9 Prime modules alongside energy storage solutions for the Australian market
Gautam Solar's booth at The Battery Show India 2026.

Gautam Solar’s Energy Storage Lineup At The Battery Show

The company’s product showcase included a 5 kWh LFP battery, 125 kW/261 kWh C&I ESS, and 5 MWh utility BESS
Noak’s perovskite-silicon tandem cell concept uses a 3D-woven foil to integrate electrical connections on the rear side, while exploring ways to improve material recovery at EoL. (Image Credit: imec)

Noak Develops Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Back-Contact Technology

The Belgian start-up is combining a 3D-woven rear-side interconnection foil with a tandem cell architecture
Voltronic's booth at The Battery Show.

Voltronic’s Residential Hybrid Inverters At The Battery Show

Two inverters cover a wide range of power outputs and support 12 V to 48 V DC batteries, targeting India's residential PV + storage segment
KIT researchers' hybrid fabrication route combines dip-coating of the SAM and passivation layers with thermal evaporation and inkjet printing of the perovskite absorber. (Image Credit: Pesch et al., Advanced Energy Materials, Wiley, September 2026.)

KIT Achieves 30.2% Efficiency In Inkjet-Printed Tandem Cells

The fabrication route combines hybrid two-step inkjet printing of the perovskite absorber with dip-coating of the hole-transport and passivation layers
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