The transition beyond conventional silicon solar cells is also reshaping equipment development. An increasing number of equipment suppliers are expanding their portfolios beyond TOPCon and BC technologies to support silicon-perovskite tandem manufacturing. Alongside BC-compatible equipment, companies are now introducing integrated turnkey pilot lines and also commercial lines for perovskite and tandem manufacturing.
Recycling is another emerging topic for equipment vendors that offer solutions for ease of end-of-life recycling.
Today's presentation begins with an overview of the key product trends observed across SNEC 2026 and Intersolar Europe 2026. At the cell level, TOPCon manufacturers are increasingly adopting edge passivation technologies, marketed as TOPCon+ or TOPCon 4.0. At the same time, BC continues to gain momentum with Trinasolar and GCL SI, among others, launching new products.
At the module level, manufacturers are moving towards multi-cut cell layouts and high-density layouts with reduced cell-spacing to maximize the module's active area. The trend complements advances in edge passivation, which reduces edge-related losses.
The first day focuses on solar-side innovations spanning cells, modules and integrated energy solutions. Presentations from JA Solar, GCL SI, Suntech, Gokin Solar and AIKO will cover topics from connected home energy ecosystems, one-strop storage solutions, to back-contact.
TaiyangNews Managing Director Michael Schmela kicks off today's conference. Get ready as our presenters provide deep insights into the latest PV technologies shaping the future of solar.
We are getting ready to go live with today’s TaiyangNews Global PV System Technology Trends – SNEC & Intersolar Product Review. The conference will focus on the product launches, technologies, and manufacturing developments unveiled and showcased at SNEC 2026 and Intersolar Europe 2026.
Stay tuned for live updates as we begin at 09:30 CEST.
