Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS

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Photovoltaik / 12.4.2022

Ideal cross-linking degrees for solar modules

The encapsulation of solar cells is of great importance for the overall performance of a solar module. In a new project, Fraunhofer CSP and its partners are investigating the ideal degree of cross-linking for module reliability in order to increase the stability, reliability of supply, system performance and productivity of photovoltaic systems.

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Photovoltaik / 4.8.2021

Measurement and classification platform "MK4" for high-performance photovoltaic production

The Fraunhofer CSP aims to drive technological developments in international photovoltaics for competitive production processes from Germany with an industry-oriented platform that offers the possibility of interplay between statistical quality control and new approaches to data-based process analysis.

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Photovoltaik / 16.6.2020

Engineering innovative multi-layer films for laminated glass

Glass laminates, in which two panes are bonded with a plastic, offer unique possibilities for applications in construction and other fields. However, they reach their limits in demanding environmental conditions. Together with partners, the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP aims to develop novel, reliable composite films for such applications.

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26.8.2021

Repair process for new solar cell technologies

A team from the Fraunhofer CSP has researched an active mechanism that can be used to optimize high-performance cells such as PERC cells.

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Artificial intelligence for condition analysis and prediction of photovoltaic systems

Automated condition monitoring of photovoltaic systems using artificial intelligence methods is currently being developed at the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP. This allows defects to be detected early on and reduces the amount of maintenance required in PV systems.

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Fraunhofer lighthouse project »MaNiTU« develops materials for sustainable tandem solar cells

Tandem solar cells consisting of several light-absorbing layers can achieve efficiencies of over 35 percent, which is why they are the focus of current solar cell research. In the Fraunhofer lighthouse project »MaNiTU,« six Fraunhofer institutes are developing sustainable, highly efficient, and cost-effective tandem solar cells based on new absorber materials.

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23.7.2019

Ultra-high purity pentachlorodisilane for the next generation of microelectronics

The coating of modern microelectronic components requires the lowest possible process temperatures. PSC GmbH would like to offer pentachlorodisilane (PCDS) as an efficient, innovative starting material for this demanding process.  

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Best Poster Award for Klemens Ilse

Klemens Ilse from the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP in Halle was awarded the Best Poster Award at the 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) in Chicago.

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Fraunhofer IMWS and OCP Group strengthen cooperation

The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work jointly on solutions for a sustainable fertilizer industry.

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Performance analysis with better simulation of sunlight

An LED-based module flasher allows measurements to be adjusted for solar modules with various color spectrums and intensities.

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The next level for thin-film solar modules

Exhausting the potential of solar modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe) and making it usable for production on an industrial scale is the objective of a joint project of the Fraunhofer CSP and Calyxo GmbH.

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This truck is its own power station

Electricity is produced where it is needed – Continental and Fraunhofer CSP have now moved a step closer to this problem-solving approach for trucks: They present a truck with integrated solar modules on the roof and the wind deflector of the driver’s cab.

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More Efficiency of quality checks

Fraunhofer CSP wants to establish Raman spectroscopy as a non-destructive and non-contact method for quality control of solar cells.

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Precise LID testing for perc cells

With the LID Scope, LayTec presents a device which enables simple, fast and flexible quality control for light-induced degradation (LID) in PERC solar cells. The technology was developed at the Fraunhofer CSP in Halle.

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Extreme photovoltaics

In the »PV Extreme« research project the Fraunhofer IMWS, together with its partners, is developing and optimizing suitable materials for photovoltaics under extreme weather conditions.

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Quick testing for solar modules

Higher yields of photovoltaic modules and new possible uses for solar energy in special climates through the development of new test methods – with these objectives, TÜV Rheinland, the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hameln and the Fraunhofer CSP have joined together in the Fidelitas project.

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All about the Fraunhofer CSP

Find out more about the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP on the Fraunhofer CSP's website.