Fraunhofer ISE is playing a key role in supporting the expansion of the PV manufacturing sector in the USA, particularly through advanced production technologies like heterojunction and TOPCon solar cells. With a growing number of PV factories being developed, Fraunhofer is providing guidance on technology selection, product design, and factory ramp-up processes. One notable project involves Convalt Energy, which is building a fully integrated PV production facility in New York with a capacity of 7.5 GW.
Fraunhofer ISE supports US solar factory ramp-up
The USA’s push for PV manufacturing benefits from Fraunhofer ISE’s expertise in solar technologies. (Photo Credit: Fraunhofer ISE)
Delft University researchers propose integrating inductors into PV modules to improve shade tolerance using MPPT. (Image Source: ScienceDirect)
Fraunhofer’s MaNiTU project developed perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with 31.6% efficiency using scalable production methods. (Image Source: Fraunhofer ISE)
Through advanced passivation techniques, JA Solar’s Bycium+ cell has achieved a record-breaking open-circuit voltage of 748.6 mV. (Image Source: JA Solar)
To tackle challenges and advance AI-driven maintenance for a net-zero solar future, as revealed by Fluke’s survey. (Image Credit/Source: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)