Solar TAP Featured in Textile Technology Source

Solar TAP is making waves at the LOPEC 2025 in the world of smart textiles, as highlighted in the latest issue of Textile Technology Source.

As a cutting-edge technology acceleration platform, Solar TAP is transforming the way energy is harnessed by integrating emerging photovoltaic innovations—particularly organic photovoltaics and perovskites—into real-world applications.

An efficient, flexible photovoltaic at the Solar TAP booth at LOPEC 2025. Photo: Messe Munich.
An efficient, flexible photovoltaic at the Solar TAP booth at LOPEC 2025. Photo: Messe Munich.

Born from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy, Solar TAP is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and industry. Our pioneering “lab-to-fab” approach ensures that solar technology moves seamlessly from the laboratory to scalable, commercial applications. At the heart of this transformation is our solar factory, a state-of-the-art research facility that fosters industry collaboration and accelerates innovation.

Printing flexible photovoltaic at the Solar Factory of the Future. Photo: Kurt Fuchs.

Our advanced printed thin-film PVs offer a game-changing solution: lightweight, flexible, and available in various colors to seamlessly integrate into diverse market applications, from fashion and outdoor gear to high-tech industrial uses.

This recognition in Textile Technology Source underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Read the full article here.