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SHINE PV 18-Month Milestone: Project Progress

October 13, 2026

The SHINE PV 18-month milestone marks an important point in the project’s journey towards more sustainable, resource-efficient and cost-effective photovoltaic manufacturing in Europe. On 30...

🔆 EU PVSEC 2026 Highlights | SHINE PV on Stage and in the Poster Sessions

October 6, 2026

As we wrap up our EU PVSEC 2026 highlights, we would like to thank all SHINE PV partners who contributed to an outstanding representation of...

☀️ HIGHLIGHTS | 𝗣𝗩 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀?

September 25, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the SHINE PV × EMPOWER Horizon Europe Project joint session at EU PVSEC 2026, what a discussion! Industry players,...

☀️ SHINE PV at EU PVSEC 2026 poster area!

September 15, 2026

Ilya Chebunin is also at the poster area presenting “New methods for evaluation of resistances inside PV modules,” poster 3AV.2.34, as part of the Shine...

We’re at EU PVSEC 2026! ☀️

September 14, 2026

Come find the Shine PV team at the poster area! Dr. Jonathan Govaerts is presenting “Multi-Wire Module Modeling, Measuring and More” at poster 3AV.1.31. Stop...

🎙️ Meet the panelists from SHINE PV and EMPOWER Parallel Event at EU PVSEC 2026

September 11, 2026

𝗣𝗩 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀? ☀️🗓️ Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 – 12:00 CEST📍 Location: Auditorium...

☀️ SHINE PV M18 Consortium Meeting

September 11, 2026

🚀 Back from the summer break, SHINE PV is full speed ahead! This week, the consortium partners met online for the M18 meeting, a full...

How can Europe build competitive solar value chains? ☀️

September 8, 2026

As part of our upcoming EU PVSEC side event “PV Made in Europe: How Do We Build Competitive Solar Value Chains?”, co-organised by SHINE PV...

🎙️EU PVSEC Speaker spotlight: meet Helge Malmbekk ☀️

August 14, 2026

Our joint EMPOWER Horizon Europe Project × SHINE PV parallel session at EU PVSEC 2026 is around the corner: “𝗣𝗩 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼...

☀️⏳ Countdown to EU PVSEC 2026!

August 4, 2026

SHINE PV and EMPOWER Horizon Europe Project joint parallel session is getting closer: PV Made in Europe: How Do We Build Competitive Solar Value Chains?...

📢 Event alert: SHINE PV at EU PVSEC 2026 ☀️

July 30, 2026

Heading to EU PVSEC 2026? Don’t miss SHINE PV partners’ contributions across the conference. 💡16/09: Dr. Matevz Bokalic will present “Optimization of Metallization in TOPCon...

☀️ EU PVSEC 2026 Joint Parallel Event

July 8, 2026

PV Made in Europe: How Do We Build Competitive Solar Value Chains? 📅 17 September 2026 🕥 10:30 – 12:00 📍 Auditorium 5 | WTC Rotterdam As we prepare for...

☀️ How can Europe build competitive solar value chains?

June 26, 2026

At EU PVSEC 2026, SHINE PV and EMPOWER are joining forces to explore this crucial question shaping Europe’s solar future. 📢 Join our Parallel Event: PV Made...

☀️ SHINE PV at the SMARTIES Cluster Workshop

June 12, 2026

Last week, SHINE PV participated in the SMARTIES online Webinar, where our coordinator, Dr. Victor Acinas, presented the project’s consortium, objectives, and initial results. The...

📢🔔 Reminder: Don’t miss SHINE PV at the SMARTIES Cluster Workshop!

May 28, 2026

📅 3 June 2026 | Online workshop SHINE PV will join leading European initiatives at the SMARTIES Cluster Workshop, contributing to the discussion on advancing...

🌍 Who is behind SHINE PV?

May 20, 2026

As SHINE PV enters its second year, we’d like to take this opportunity to (re)introduce the partners behind the project! Our consortium brings together 17 partners...

📢☀️ SHINE PV at the SMARTIES Cluster Workshop

May 8, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Victor Acinas, Coordinator of the SHINE PV project, will participate as a guest speaker in the upcoming SMARTIES...

📢☀️ SHINE PV featured in TAIYANGNEWS!

April 30, 2026

The SHINE PV project was recently featured in TAIYANGNEWS in an exclusive article titled “SHINE PV Explores Alternative Routes for Solar Cell Manufacturing.” The article...

☀️(Re)Introducing SHINE PV: Advancing Europe’s Photovoltaic Manufacturing

April 24, 2026

As SHINE PV enters its second year, we’d like to take this opportunity to (re)introduce the project and share our mission with everyone who recently...

SHINE PV Partner Research Featured in PV Magazine

April 14, 2026

The SHINE PV project was recently mentioned in the PV Magazine article “New tech reduces silver use in TOPCon solar cells by a factor of...

📢 New article from SHINE PV Partners! ☀️

March 30, 2026

We are excited to share a recent publication from our partners Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE and RENA Technologies GmbH, showcasing cutting-edge progress in inline...

Event Participation: LOPEC 2026

March 3, 2026

Last week, SHINE PV project was proudly presented at LOPEC — the international exhibition and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, held annually in...

SHINE PV Marks M12 Meeting

February 12, 2026

SHINE PV lit up EnergyVille on February 9–10 as consortium partners gathered in Genk, Belgium, for the project’s M12 meeting — two days packed with...

12 MOTNHS of SHINE PV: WP6 updates

February 9, 2026

☀️ WP6 Update: Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation & Life Cycle Assessments In WP6, our objective is to evaluate the environmental, social and economic impacts of the...

12 MOTNHS of SHINE PV: WP4 updates

February 2, 2026

☀️ WP4: Equipment Development and Manufacturing The objective is to design, manufacture, and validate next‑generation production tools supporting SHJ, TOPCon, shingling, TWILL, Light Soaking, and...

12 MOTNHS of SHINE PV: WP3 updates

January 26, 2026

☀️ WP3: Processes for innovative interconnectionThe objective is to develop and scale up alternative interconnection technologies such as classical and matrix shingling and TWILL, while...

✨ Save the Date! Shine PV at LOPEC 2026! ✨

January 23, 2026

We’re excited to announce that SHINE PV will be present at LOPEC 2026, the world’s leading exhibition for flexible, organic, and printed electronics, taking place...

12 MOTNHS of SHINE PV: WP2 updates

January 15, 2026

We are celebrating the first year of SHINE PV by sharing with you our great achievements so far! ☀️ WP2: Novel Post‑Processing Techniques We aim...

12 MOTNHS of SHINE PV: WP1 updates

January 5, 2026

☀️ WP1: Development of scalable metallization processes ✔ D1.1 completed A full and validated simulation framework (Sentaurus + COMSOL) is now in place for TOPCon...

Event Participation at 13th International Metallization & Interconnection Workshop in Berlin

November 19, 2025

During the 13th International Metallization & Interconnection Workshop Hamed Javanbakht Lomeri shared recent results on Sustainable SHJ Module Fabrication, focusing on multiwire TWILL interconnection applied...

☀️ Introducing the SHINE PV Work Packages (WPs)!

November 19, 2025

The SHINE PV project is developing alternative technological routes to #PV manufacturing for Silicon Heterojunction (#SHJ) and #TOPCon solar focused on three key steps in...

SHINE PV Consortium Meets in Freiburg for M6 Meeting ☀️

October 14, 2025

As SHINE PV reached its six-month milestone in June, our consortium gathered at the Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE in Freiburg on September 16-17 for...

☀️ Event Participation: EU PVSEC 2025

October 2, 2025

We’re excited to share that SHINE PV had a strong presence at EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. From 22–26 September, the event brought together...

Event Participation: EU PVSEC 2025

October 1, 2025

We’re excited to share that SHINE PV had a strong presence at EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. From 22–26 September, the event brought together...

🚨 Event Alert – EU PVSEC 2025 🚨

August 15, 2025

Heading to EUPVSEC 2025? Don’t miss Sven Kluska’s talk on the Status and Outlook of Inline Plating of Ni/Cu Contacts for Industrial TOPCon Si Solar...

Event Participation: EUINDTech 2025

June 5, 2025

SHINE PV proudly participated in EU Industry Days (EUIndTech) – a key event for showcasing industrial innovation and shaping the future of European industry. Our presence...

🚨 Upcoming event: EUINDTech25

May 28, 2025

SHINE PV will be at #EUINDTech25 to explore future trends and industrial developments driving the EU toward sustainable growth ♻️ Visit AMIRES Investments s.r.o. at...

Event Participation: SiliconPV Conference 2025

May 2, 2025

Researchers from imec (and TUDelft) recently participated in the SiliconPV Conference 2025, where Hamed Javanbakht Lomeri presented their latest findings on the “Impact of Carrier...

SHINE PV Kick-off Meeting

January 20, 2025

🌞🚀 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of SHINE PV, an EU-funded project uniting 23 partners from 11 countries with a shared mission:💡...