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Solar TAP Featured in Textile Technology Source

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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.

1. Solar TAP Industry Day at the Energy Campus Nuremberg on 21.07.2023HI ERN/Kurt Fuchs

1. Solar TAP Industry Day

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The Solar TAP project, funded by the Helmholtz Association, aims to accelerate “Multi-Benefit” photovoltaic technology through collaboration between top research centers.

Join us to learn more about Solar TAP, connect with industry leaders, and participate in the kickoff workshop for roadmap development.

1. Solar TAP Industry Day at the Energy Campus Nuremberg on 21.07.2023
1. Solar TAP Industry Day at the Energy Campus Nuremberg on 21.07.2023
1. Solar TAP Industry Day at the Energy Campus Nuremberg on 21.07.2023
1. Solar TAP Industry Day at the Energy Campus Nuremberg on 21.07.2023

On July 21, 2023, the first “Solar TAP Industry Day” took place in Nuremberg, attended by over 60 professionals from industry and academia who gathered to learn about and network around new photovoltaic technologies.

The event served to introduce the Solar TAP innovation platform, aimed at accelerating the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the industry, focusing on “multi-benefit” photovoltaics and associated technologies. Participants, including 18 companies, took the opportunity to introduce themselves through short presentations and engage in in-depth discussions.

Two keynote presentations highlighted the crucial connection between research and industry, addressing the challenges and opportunities for new PV solutions. A subsequent workshop was held to develop a joint roadmap, setting the framework for future collaborations.

The day concluded with a tour of HI ERN’s “Solar Factory of the Future,” where printable organic solar cells are being developed.

Event Details:

  • Date: 21.07.2023
  • Time: 09:00 am – 02:15 pm
  • Location: EnCN, Nürnberg

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