PV ACTION

Research and pilot environment for advanced networked technologies and industry-oriented operational pilot networks

duration
Nov 01, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026
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The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy under grant no 03EE1248C.

The joint project PV-ACTION (Research and Pilot Environment for Advanced Connected Technologies and Industry-Oriented Operational Pilot Networks) aims to improve the conditions for the industrial reshoring of the photovoltaic value chain to Europe.

The ISFH subproject focuses on establishing a distributed, cross-institute pilot line structure that enables testing and demonstration of new cell and module technology innovations under realistic conditions, as well as developing concepts for industry-oriented joint developments between the institutes.

To achieve this, combinations of technological innovations from the participating institutes are first identified, and implementation-related aspects such as organizational access, technical integration, and data transfer are clarified. Subsequently, a demonstration run is carried out, and the concept of the interconnected pilot line is further refined based on the practical experience gained.

Contact

Dr. Verena Mertens

Head of Photovoltaics fabrication group

+49(0)5151-999 315

Project partners

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung
Fraunhofer ISE
International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz, ISC Konstanz e.V.
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Funding

Funded by: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy based on a resolution of the German Bundestag.