In 2025, researchers found potential solutions to deficits in transparent, thin-film, and perovskite solar panels. They also discovered ways to tackle – and utilise – the effects of heat on solar installations. We've chosen our nine favourite advances to highlight and explain.
To demonstrate the feasibility, a prototype with diameter 3. 2m and a weight of just about 340kg consisting of four modules was developed. The production is achieved using a modular formwork made from polystyrene at the RPTU Kaiserslautern.
Crafted from heavy-duty galvanized steel, this rack mount system ensures long-lasting durability and corrosion resistance in diverse environmental conditions. Designed with universal compatibility, it supports various 6-meter solar panel modules while offering an ultra-stable.
Torque tube is a critical structural component, especially for single-axis solar trackers. Torque tubes are typically circular, square, pentagonal, octagonal, or D in shape and coated with galvanizing.
In the integrated design, steel space frames are used as the supporting structure for the roof, with photovoltaic panels mounted on specially designed bracket systems. The bracket system is crucial because it provides the necessary angles and secure placement for the solar.
This guide considers Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic (PV) systems with the goal of reducing the cost of O&M and increasing its effectiveness. Reported O&M costs vary widely, and a more standardized approach to planning and delivering O&M can make costs more.