APOLLO presented innovations in solar technologies at EU PVSEC 24
The 41st Annual European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) was an important event for the APOLLO project, serving as a strategic platform to further our mission of driving innovation in sustainable solar technologies. Participation in this renowned global hub for PV research was essential, allowing APOLLO to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest advancements, and contribute to shaping the future of photovoltaics.
A key highlight for APOLLO was the presentation of Franz-Josef Haug from EPFL, whose expertise played a crucial role in advancing discussions at the conference. Haug presented his findings on September 23 at the session 1AO.4 devoted to “Silicon Material for Solar Cells: Growth, Stability and Reuse", focusing on the impact of RTP on bulk- and surface- recombination in c-Si with tunnel-oxide passivating contacts.
In the same session, B. Geerlings (TNO, Netherlands) presented work on aspects also researched by the APOLLO project, namely on the recycling of silicon modules and on the separation of p-type cells with B- and Ga-doping from n-type cells with P-doping.
Haug's research, soon to also be published in a special edition of Progress in Photovoltaics, shed light on innovative methods for improving PV system efficiency—an area vital to the future of solar energy. His forthcoming paper will provide deeper insights into these findings, marking a significant contribution to the ongoing work within the APOLLO project.
We look forward to continuing the dialogue on these critical advancements and their implications for solar technology development.