The Photovoltaics special module production group develops cost-efficient technologies and flexible manufacturing processes for the production of customized PV modules, particularly for special applications that go beyond the capabilities of standard modules. The goal is to unlock new applications and surfaces for renewable energy generation.

A key strength of the group lies in its long-standing expertise in interconnection processes: a wide range of technologies is available for reliably connecting solar cells electrically—including infrared, induction, hot-air, contact, and ultrasonic soldering, laser welding, and conductive adhesive bonding.

In addition, we accompany the development of new solar cell concepts and advancements at the cell level to ensure their compatibility and reliability within modules from an early stage.

Our module-level expertise, combined with close collaboration across other ISFH research groups, enables us to address the entire development chain—from the solar cell to system integration.

Close cooperation with industry partners ensures a practical, application-driven approach with direct relevance to large-scale production.

Robotic arms in a high-tech production environment assembling or processing photovoltaic modules
Automated machine in a specialized production line for photovoltaic or electronic components
Customized photovoltaic modules with different surfaces; the left one features a textured cover
Four vertical PV façade modules with different frame colors each featuring integrated solar cells

FlexMod

Take advantage of our state-of-the-art infrastructure for the development and production of building-integrated PV modules.


Projects

Projects related to this topic.
Photovoltaics
Solar systems technology
Fabrication and custom manufacturing
Building integration

EnOB: SOLARPRO

Solar-activated profiled glass for electricity and heat generation: development and evaluation in buildings

duration: Nov 01, 2024 – Oct 31, 2027
Photovoltaics
Building integration

EnOB: Design-PV

Development of a photovoltaic-activated design façade

duration: Nov 01, 2023 – Oct 31, 2026
Photovoltaics
Fabrication and custom manufacturing

DIGI-PV

Digital planning and automated production of building-integrated photovoltaics

duration: Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2026
Photovoltaics
Silicon solar cells and PV modules

ARTEMIS

POLO technology with less silver consumption for PV modules as a contribution to secure energy supply with less dependency on imports

duration: Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2026
Photovoltaics
Fabrication and custom manufacturing
Building integration

EnOB: AluPV

Aluminum facade elements with integrated photovoltaic modules for architectural solar facades

duration: Jan 01, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025
Photovoltaics

LIAM

Easy-to-install AC modules

duration: Jul 01, 2023 – Jul 31, 2024
Photovoltaics
Fabrication and custom manufacturing

FlexMod

Research infrastructure for flexible production technology of building-integrated photovoltaic modules

duration: Oct 15, 2021 – Mar 31, 2023
Photovoltaics

Voyager-PV

Fully integrated and system-optimized electronic solutions in the solar module

duration: Mar 01, 2020 – Nov 30, 2023
Photovoltaics

HighLite

High-performance low-cost modules with excellent environmental profiles for a competitive EU PV manufacturing industry

duration: Oct 01, 2019 – Mar 31, 2023

Contact person

Dr. Henning Schulte-Huxel

Dr. Henning Schulte-Huxel

+49(0)5151-999 414