Düsseldorf / Hyderabad | August 31, 2026
Solar modules are evolving, and the priorities are changing. Higher power output remains important, but there is growing emphasis on power density and products for specific scenarios. At the same time, solar is finding its way onto nearly every available surface on Earth – and mounting innovations make this possible by enabling deployment across increasingly diverse and challenging locations.
TaiyangNews' new Modules & Mounting Systems Report covers these developments in detail. It is the second edition in the exhibition series, following the Cell & Module Production Equipment and Processing Materials Report, and will be followed by a dedicated report on Energy Storage & Inverters.
Key Findings
• Application-specific modules formed a substantial part of the two exhibitions
• Quarter-cut and 1/3-cut cell formats are a prominent trend in modules; moving beyond half-cut layouts is considered an important feature of next-generation TOPCon
• The number of companies offering BC modules is on the rise. BC technology, once limited to smaller residential applications, is now being promoted across all mainstream applications: residential, C&I, and utility-scale
• Power density has increased across the product portfolio
• Structural reliability and installation efficiency are becoming increasingly important in the mounting-systems segment
• Terrain-following tracker design is emerging as a standard feature
• One of the most interesting innovations is emerging cable-based mounting solutions
At SNEC PV+ 2026 and Intersolar Europe 2026, companies unveiled specialized solar modules engineered for challenging environments and applications, including rooftops, agrivoltaics, and sites exposed to extreme weather or contaminants.
In the mounting-systems segment, products presented at SNEC and Intersolar Europe included those designed for uneven terrain, agricultural land, low-load-bearing roofs, green roofs, water bodies, and other challenging sites.
Inside the Report
Technology
• TOPCon remains the main commercial cell technology
• Next-generation TOPCon applies rear poly-fingers, fine-line metallization, and edge passivation
• Quarter-cut and 1/3-cut cell formats are gaining traction with TOPCon
• The number of companies offering BC modules has risen
• Busbar-free interconnection and no-gap layouts are being used across BC, TOPCon, and HJT products
Application-Specific Modules
• Dust-resistant products use flush-edge frame designs, micro-structured glass, antistatic materials, and surface treatments to reduce soiling
• Anti-glare products use patterned or treated glass to scatter reflected sunlight
• Modules for coastal, offshore, and floating PV installations use corrosion-resistant frames, additional edge sealing, and moisture-resistant encapsulation
• Artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs) are emerging as yet another module application
• BIPV products included colored modules, solar tiles, integrated roofing systems, and façade products
Mounting Solutions & Trackers
• Terrain adaptability was a key theme in the tracker segment
• Tracker controls are evolving into intelligent platforms that respond to terrain, shading, and changing weather conditions
• Trackers are increasingly finding applications in agrivoltaics
• Emerging cable-based mounting solutions open new possibilities, such as mountain PV
• Rooftop solutions focused on lower structural loads, penetration-free attachment, and faster assembly
Quotes
“Optimizing the bill of materials is increasingly becoming the key. Cell architecture still remains the basis for module differentiation and governs key characteristics such as power and efficiency,” said Michael Schmela, Managing Director of TaiyangNews.
“At the same time, PV innovation is increasingly extending beyond the cell level. Module technologies such as multi-cut cells, zero-gap designs, and overlapping layouts are improving module performance beyond the cell level. In addition, emerging cable-based mounting solutions are opening new possibilities for deploying solar in mountainous terrain, agrivoltaic projects, and other locations where conventional structures may be difficult to install,” said Shravan Chunduri, Head of Technology at TaiyangNews.
The TaiyangNews Modules & Mounting Systems 2026 Report is available for free download at this link: https://taiyangnews.info/reports/taiyangnews-new-solar-modules-mounting-systems-overview-2026-report
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