Join us for the Long Night of the Sciences 2025 – an evening of hands-on science, exciting demonstrations, and personal encounters with cutting-edge research in the field of renewable energy. At two locations in Erlangen and Nuremberg, the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (HI ERN) opens its doors to curious minds of all ages.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the unique research infrastructure AMANDA, the Solar Factory of the Future, and the innovative ANYMO project developed within the Solar TAP platform.
A new way to analyze polymers in photovoltaic modules – ANYMO Project
What materials are solar modules made of, and how can we analyze and recycle them more efficiently?
ANYMO is a portable near-infrared spectrometer system combined with AI that identifies backsheet and encapsulant materials directly on-site. It helps operators of solar parks assess damage, optimize maintenance, and plan recycling strategies without dismantling modules.
Visit us to see live demos and explore how ANYMO connects spectroscopy, data science, and solar innovation.
Location: “Auf AEG”, Building 16, 4th floor, Fürther Straße 250, 90429 Nuremberg
Printed solar modules from the printer – the solar factory of the future
Imagine that solar modules are not made from heavy silicon, but from light, flexible plastic! In this innovative facility, the Solarfabrik team will show you how modern printing techniques can be used to conjure up solar modules directly on glass or wafer-thin PET film.
There’s a solar piano and solar car races for kids of all ages to try out!
Location: On AEG, Building 16, 1st floor, Fürther Straße 250, 90429 Nuremberg
Solar cell development with AI & robots – scientific revolution through automation and data
In our guided tour, we will show you what automated materials research looks like in our AMANDA laboratories. Our robots produce solar cells from organic semiconductors and then characterize them – fully automatically. The data generated in the process is evaluated by AI and used to carry out optimizations in high-dimensional parameter spaces with as few experiments as possible.
Note: The guided tours take place on the hour. The number of participants is limited to 12 people. Registration is possible directly on site.
Location: Immerwahrstraße 2, 91058 Erlangen