Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics

Germany is on course to produce over 600,000 tonnes of solar PV waste material by 2030, potentially worth billions in aluminium and silver.

A new research project, announced this week, will seek to bolster intellectual property (IP) and patent protection for European companies developing new solar cell technologies.

The harsh conditions of desert regions can undermine the performance of modules, although the impact of which is not adequately addressed.