Photovoltaics in the energy system of tomorrow
Research and technological development in Austria
Photovoltaics (PV) is a key technology in the energy transition and a major step towards meeting the climate targets that form part of the European Green Deal. ..... Read full article
Photovoltaics
Key technology for climate-neutral energy supply
Photovoltaics (PV) will play an important role in the energy system of the future and will continue to develop and spread across the world over the next ..... Read full article
OptPV 4.0
Optimised operation of PV facilities with innovative sensor systems
Long-term operational reliability and a consistently high energy yield are key if a PV facility is going to be economically viable. Sudden faults and creeping degradation often ..... Read full article
NoFRONTIERS
Flexible thin-film PV modules for new fields of application
As well as silicon technology, CIGS thin-film solar cell technology1 has also emerged as an innovative manufacturing method for the PV market in recent years. CIGS PV ..... Read full article
PowerShade
PV sunshades increase the energy flexibility of buildings
The PowerShade project is all about combining flexible photovoltaic technology with sunshades that are fitted with smart control. The aim is to develop low-cost shading solutions that ..... Read full article
PV Re2 – sustainable photovoltaics
Optimising the recycling of PV modules
The PV Re2 lead project is focused on sustainable recycling and the further development and repair of defective PV modules in order to improve the environmental and ..... Read full article
Sharing PV power in an urban quarter
Blockchain technology for local energy communities
In Vienna’s “Viertel Zwei” urban development area, Wien Energie and Vienna Marketing & Energycontracting (VMEC) are trialling smart approaches for the energy world of the future together ..... Read full article
International collaboration
IEA - Photovoltaik Power Systems Programm
Austrian experts are playing an active role in IEA-PVPS, the International Energy Agency’s photovoltaic programme. This partnership is geared towards linking the Austrian photovoltaic innovation scene with ..... Read full article
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