Photovoltaics is one of the key technologies for the sustainable generation of electricity and will be a significant part of the future energy mix.

The energy department boasts considerable scientific expertise in this fast growing market, covering the entire solar power spectrum from solar cells and photovoltaic modules to system integration.

Our experts use experimental and numerical methods to optimise existing technologies and develop new module generations.

The emphasis is on performance simulations, life cycle analysis and the integration of photovoltaic systems into buildings or vehicles.

One prominent field is thin-film technology, which promises considerable cost benefits owing to low material and energy requirements during production.