Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP

Currently, materials and raw materials are still being used in solar modules that cannot be recycled ♻️ at all or can only be partially recycled and have weaknesses in terms of environmental compatibility. This is where the recently terminated project “#E2 - E-Quadrat. Renewable energies from renewable raw materials” comes in. Together with partners, the Fraunhofer CSP in #HalleSaale has developed a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials. For more information read our press release 🌐 https://bit.ly/3AGqdil

In the highly competitive photovoltaic industry ⚡☀️, technical innovations can bring decisive advantages, especially for European market participants. The prerequisites for this are functioning competition and the ability to enforce the protection of intellectual property. ➡️ This is where the new "IP Protection" project comes in, in which the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP in #HalleSaale is researching preparative and analytical methods together with partners in order to be able to provide legally secure evidence of patent infringements. Check out the press release: https://bit.ly/4cCSjs1 #PVforFuture

➡️ Fraunhofer and Korea Institute of Energy Research cooperate on hydrogen and renewable energies ⬅️ Three #Fraunhofer Institutes and the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) want to intensify their exchange on hydrogen, photovoltaics and wind energy topics. To this end, a cooperation agreement was signed today in #HalleSaale. The #FraunhoferIMWS, the Fraunhofer IFAM Dresden and the Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme are involved. The collaboration is intended to support the faster establishment of a hydrogen economy and sustainable energy supply in South Korea and Germany. The Fraunhofer IMWS is contributing its extensive experience in solar technologies ☀️ ⚡ and material diagnostics for hydrogen applications. Press release 🌐 https://bit.ly/3yKQFXr

➡️ Today we had prominent guests at the Fraunhofer CSP. His Excellency Harish Parvathaneni, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Germany, and State Secretary Jürgen Ude, State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt, visited our institute. We had the opportunity to present our research topics. The focus was on photovoltaic recycling ♻️ and polymers for photovoltaics. We were also able to present our activities during a tour of our laboratories. We would like to thank or guests for the visit and the pleasant and constructive exchange, which was a great starting point for fostering future collaborations. (Foto from left to right: Prof. Dr. Ralph Gottschalg, Director Department CSP-IMWS/ his Excellency Harish Parvathaneni, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Germany/ State Secretary Jürgen Ude, State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt/ Dr. Frank Zobel, Acting Director Department CSP-ISE) #WeKnowHow #PVrecycling #MaterialsInsights #PVforFuture

💡 Industry topic: Interview with Dr. Sylke Meyer from Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP about research on recycling of photovoltaic modules ⬇️ The recycling of components from end-of-life solar modules is an important approach to the sustainable use of resources and a key contribution to a functioning #circulareconomy. Why? And where does the recently launched joint project “RETRIEVE” kick in? Dr. Sylke Meyer, Group Manager “Material Analytics” at the German #Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, explains details as well as the state of #research in photovoltaic module #recycling. Read the full interview on our website: https://lnkd.in/efpcrRVz ℹ️ #glasstec2024 #WeAreGlass #circularity #photovoltaic #interview #csp

Das Fraunhofer CSP war in dieser Woche Gastgeber des Auftakttreffens der PtJ-Arbeitsgruppen »Begleitforschung« und »Performance«. Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Wirtschaft, Produktion und Forschungslaboren debattierten die für die #Energiewende wichtigen Forschungsthemen. Ziel ist die Entwicklung praktikabler Diskussionsgrundlagen für marktorientierte Förderprojekte. #Solarenergie #Forschung #Energiewende #Klimaziele #Photovoltaik #PVPerformance #Forschungsnetzwerk

📋𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆? Register now and find out about it in unit 5 of the advanced training »Practical Knowledge for Hydrogen Projects«. In the course you will learn about: ▪ the required steps to take when planning and designing a hydrogen production system and ▪ which type of photovoltaic system or wind turbine is best suited to a particular location to provide the energy for #hydrogen production. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? ▪ You want to participate in the whole advanced #training? Join us on 12th August 2024. ▪ You want to attend unit 5? All sessions can be booked individually, unit 5 starts on 4th November 2024. Registration here (German only): https://lnkd.in/eFtwg_qQ Fraunhofer Academy, Fraunhofer IKTS, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS, Fraunhofer IST, Fraunhofer-Zentrum für Internationales Management und Wissensökonomie IMW, Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, Fraunhofer IEE Fraunhofer CSP's Matthias Ebert will contribute his expertise in the field of PV system integration to the training program:

We at the Fraunhofer CSP are currently looking for 3 motivated master's students for various topics on the effects of polymers on the PV module durability. The topics are application-oriented and very relevant for the transition to the renewable energy. If you are interested and have a polymer-science background or know someone who could be interested, please drop me a message. #hiring,#masterstudent,#fraunhofer,#greenenergy,#polymer,#PV

#Intersolar📍 Booth A2.116 - We are here, where are you? Visit us at our booth until 21.06., we look forward to seeing you! #QualityAssuranceforPhotovoltaics #AluPV 📌 Hochschule Anhalt, Intersolar

🙋 💁 Visit us at #Intersolar Europe at booth A2.116! In addition to our range of services, we will be presenting two projects in particular. ➡️ Demonstrator Alu-PV Building-integrated photovoltaics has become increasingly important as a technology for supplying electrical energy in recent years. #Solarmodules are integrated into the structure of buildings. The project #FraunhoferCSP is researching production processes for connecting photovoltaic modules with #aluminum components that are themselves part of a building. ➡️ E-Quadrat demonstrator A high-performance PV module produced with biodegradable materials that are ideally made from renewable raw materials themselves? This is what the E-Quadrat project is all about. All components that are not directly required for light-to-current conversion are to be replaced by #biopolymers. Aspects such as CO2 balance, substitution of fossil raw materials and #biodegradation of plastics are the focus of the project. The basic aim is to show that a regenerative energy supply is possible in the future while at the same time conserving resources. #AluPV #EQuadrat #solarpower