September 2023

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28SEP 2023
Andreas Distler
Exploring the Future of Solar Energy: Professor Chang-Qi Ma’s Insights into Printable Solar Cells
We had the privilege of hosting Professor Chang-Qi Ma, a distinguished guest from the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), who shared his expertise in the field of printable thin film organic/perovskite solar cells during his visit on September 27, 2023. Ma’s visit was marked by interactions with members of […]
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20SEP 2023
Christoph Brabec
Revolutionizing Photovoltaic Discovery
Today, at the European Materials Research Society (EMRS) conference in Warsaw, Christoph J. Brabec, FAU Solar spokesman shared insights on “Discovery and Acceleration of Emerging Photovoltaics” in his plenary talk. In a world increasingly driven by the need for sustainable energy sources, Brabec tackled the critical challenge of optimizing complex functional solar materials for organic […]
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18SEP 2023
Acceleration
Elevating PV Inspection with Aerial Photoluminescence Imaging (PLAI)
We’re thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking innovation that’s set to redefine the way we inspect photovoltaic (PV) modules: Aerial Photoluminescence Imaging, or PLAI. Developed by Marius Peters, Larry Lüer and Christoph Brabec from FAU Solar, this cutting-edge technology was showcased at PVSec, leaving us in awe of its potential. Taking PV Inspection to New Heights: […]
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14SEP 2023
Devices
An insight into a combined effect of backsheet and EVA encapsulant on field degradation of PV modules
Buerhop, C., Pickel, T., Stroyuk, O., Hauch, J., Peters, I. M., Energy Science & Engineering 2023, 11, 4168-4180. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1572 Polymer components, in particular, backsheets (BSs) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants, play a crucial role in the degradation of commercial silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules. Degradation mechanisms depend in a complex way on the composition and properties […]Buerhop, C., Pickel, T., Stroyuk, O., Hauch, J., Peters, I. M., Energy Science & Engineering 2023, 11, 4168-4180. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1572 Polymer components, in particular, backsheets (BSs) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants, play a crucial role in the degradation of commercial silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules. Degradation mechanisms depend in a complex way on the composition and properties […]
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14SEP 2023
FAU Solar News
World Leader Innovation Day
We had the privilege of gathering at the “Weltmarktführer Innovation Day,” where Christoph Brabec, our spokesperson from FAU Solar, shared insights at the SPEAKERS’ CORNER. Under the theme “Climate and Energy,” we explored Multi-benefit Photovoltaics and how new photovoltaic technologies are opening doors to fresh applications. The event provided a valuable platform to showcase practical […]We had the privilege of gathering at the “Weltmarktführer Innovation Day,” where Christoph Brabec, our spokesperson from FAU Solar, shared insights at the SPEAKERS’ CORNER. Under the theme “Climate and Energy,” we explored Multi-benefit Photovoltaics and how new photovoltaic technologies are opening doors to fresh applications. The event provided a valuable platform to showcase practical […]
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12SEP 2023
Björn Eskofier
Björn Eskofier: Inspiring Role Model for Entrepreneurs
We are excited to share that Björn Eskofier, the Chair of the Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab at FAU and a valued member of FAU Solar, has been honored with the prestigious title of “Entrepreneurial Role Model and Inspiration.” This recognition comes from the Unipreneurs initiative, a program supported by both the Federal Ministry […]
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