Solar TAP Industry Day 2026.
The Solar TAP Industry Day 2026 brings together industry partners and researchers working on emerging photovoltaic technologies and their transition towards manufacturing.
Over two days, the event focuses on scaling challenges, process development, and collaboration opportunities across the Solar TAP community. The programme combines industry input, scientific contributions, and discussions on market and policy aspects relevant for emerging PV.
Registration
Registration is open. Please register here:
https://indico.desy.de/event/52974/
Program Highlights
The programme includes:
- Industry flash pitches introducing companies, competencies, and collaboration interests
- Scientific sessions, including applications of AI and machine learning in emerging PV
- Poster session and networking opportunities
- Policy and market discussions on future opportunities for emerging PV
- Laboratory tours at FAU and the Solar Factory of the Future
- Exchange between industry and research partners
Event Overview
Day 1 – 7 May 2026 | Erlangen (FAU IZNF)
Focus on industry perspectives, current developments, and scientific exchange, including flash pitches, poster session, AI-focused talks, and discussions on market and policy aspects. The day concludes with laboratory tours and networking.
Day 2 – 8 May 2026 | Nuremberg (Energy Campus Nuremberg, EnCN)
Focus on technology upscaling and manufacturing aspects, including short talks, a guided tour of the Solar Factory of the Future, and continued exchange between industry and research.
Call for contributions
Companies, research partners and researchers are warmly invited to contribute to the program through:
- Industry Flash Pitches (5 minutes, 2 slides)
- Poster contributions
- Short talks on upscaling aspects of emerging photovoltaics
If you are interested in contributing, please contact us and indicate your preferred format.