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News from the Institute

What’s new in research, development, and collaboration at ISFH? Here you’ll find updates on projects, scientific publications, events, partnerships, and insights into our daily work. Whether it’s technological breakthroughs, new study results, or career opportunities – stay informed about our contributions to the energy transition.

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Ground-mounted solar thermal plant with large-scale collectors
05/07/2026

Solar thermal energy in district heating networks: analysis of system sizing and stagnation risks in Germany

Flowchart of the literature review process in this study
04/16/2026

Systematic Underestimation: Why the role of photovoltaics in energy scenarios must be reassessed

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03/13/2026

Intensive course on poly-Si contacts for TOPCon solar cells

03/12/2026

EFRE funding strengthens solar and heat pump research in Lower Saxony

POLO²-IBC silicon wafer with structured test fields for 3-terminal tandem solar cells.
02/20/2026

Milestone in tandem photovoltaics: 30.1% efficiency enabled by 3-terminal architecture and ISFH POLO® technology

Glas-Schattenmaske und dahinter der Silizium-Wafer mit lokaler, durch die Glasmaske erfolgter poly-Si-Beschichtung.
01/30/2026

POLO IBC solar cells: How ISFH achieves industrial efficiencies of 24.5 percent and prepares the path to 26 percent

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