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Perovskite Solar Cells: From Research to Real-World Impact
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in InterviewHow can breakthrough photovoltaic research become tomorrow’s energy solutions? A recent SAT.1 Bayern feature highlights the potential of perovskite solar cells and the collaborative innovation ecosystem that is helping bring…
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Helmholtz Tech & Industry Day 2026
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in Event reviewHelmholtz Tech & Industry Day 2026: Connecting Research Excellence with Industrial Innovation On June 9, 2026, the first Helmholtz Tech & Industry Day brought together representatives from research, industry, start-ups,…
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Solar TAP at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 | Connecting Research and Industry for Next-Generation Photovoltaics
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in Event reviewAt HANNOVER MESSE 2026, Solar TAP joined Forschungszentrum Jülich to demonstrate how collaboration between research and industry can accelerate the transfer of next-generation photovoltaic technologies into practical applications. Through expert…
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Solar TAP nominated for the Endeavours Award 2026
Solar TAP is nominated for the Endeavours Award 2026 as “Best Innovator”. Jülich, Germany – Solar TAP has been nominated for the Endeavours Award 2026 in the category “Best Innovator”…
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Solar TAP at Helmholtz Energy Parliamentary Evening
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Solar TAP contributes to discussions at the Helmholtz Energy Parliamentary Evening in Berlin. On 4 March 2026, representatives from science, industry and politics gathered in Berlin for the Parliamentary Evening…
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Industry Collaboration Opportunity
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Sol(Di)²T – A Differentiable Digital Twin for Solar Cells – Industry Collaboration Opportunity Within the Solar TAP collaboration, researchers from KIT, HZB and Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) have developed Sol(Di)²T, a…
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Solar TAP Year-in-Review 2025
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in NewsA milestone year for technology transfer. The Solar TAP Year-in-Review 2025 highlights a milestone year for technology transfer in photovoltaics. Solar TAP would like to thank all partners and network…
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Solar TAP becomes a permanent Helmholtz Innovation Platform
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in NewsSolar TAP will be continued on a permanent basis as a Helmholtz Innovation Platform.Following an excellent evaluation, the Helmholtz Association has decided to establish Solar TAP as a long-term platform,…
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Solar TAP Expert Featured on German TV Show
Solar TAP Expert Featured on German TV Show Showcasing Breakthrough PV Recycling Technology. The rapid global expansion of photovoltaics brings with it an important long-term challenge: the responsible and resource-efficient…
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Solar TAP at the Austrian PV & Storage Conference in Vienna
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in Event reviewSolar TAP Manager Dr. Jens Hauch represented the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (HI ERN) at this year’s Austrian Conference on Photovoltaics and Storage, held from 4–5 November in Vienna. The event…
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Second Solar TAP Network General Assembly
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in Event reviewOn October 16, 2025, the Solar TAP community gathered for the Second Network General Assembly at InnovationLab GmbH in Heidelberg. The event brought together Solar TAP Principal Investigators, researchers, and…
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Clean Tech Innovation Day & Solar TAP Industry Day 2025
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in Event reviewClean Tech Innovation Day & Solar TAP Industry Day 2025: Accelerating Innovation through Collaboration On October 15, 2025, more than 70 participants from research, industry, and start-ups gathered at the…