Solex Energy partners Germany’s ISC Konstanz, unveils rear-contact solar module concept
Solex Energy Ltd has partnered with Germany’s ISC Konstanz to upgrade its upcoming TOPCon cell line and adopt next-generation rear-contact and c-Si tandem/perovskite solar technologies. The manufacturer also unveiled its concept rear-contact solar module, which is set to enter commercial production by FY 2027.
Germany wraps up solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0531/kWh
Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 485 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0479 ($0.0557)/kWh to €0.0559/kWh
Statcon Energiaa partners with Germany’s AEG Power Solutions for MW-class hydrogen rectifiers
Statcon Energiaa has secured a licensing agreement with Germany’s AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) to design, manufacture, and service MW-class hydrogen rectifiers based on AEG’s advanced components.
Borosil Renewables’ German arm files for insolvency
Borosil Renewables announced that its German arm, GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has filed for insolvency amid prolonged challenges in the European solar manufacturing sector.
Germany concludes solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0615/kWh
Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 486 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0500 ($0.590)/kWh to €0.0639/kWh
Premier Energies, Germany’s RENA Technologies join forces for solar cell innovation
Premier Energies Ltd has partnered with Germany-based RENA Technologies GmbH on process innovations for n-type solar cells and the development of wet chemistry techniques for next-generation tandem solar cells.
Germany hits 62.7% renewables in 2024 electricity mix, with solar contributing 14%
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) reports that Germany generated 72.2 TWh of solar in Germany in 2024, accounting for 14% of total electricity generation.
Servotech partners LESSzwei GmbH to develop solar-powered EV charging infrastructure in Germany
Servotech, in partnership with LESSzwei GmbH (LESS2), will develop a 100% solar-powered EV charging stations for micromobility in urban areas of Germany.
Mercedes-Benz testing new solar paint
Mercedes-Benz said it is now evaluating a 20%-efficient, non-silicon photovoltaic coating that is significantly cheaper than conventional solar modules.
Germany’s national, federal highways could host 54 GW of PV
A new study by Germany’s Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) points to strong potential for solar deployment across the nation’s roadways and highways.
