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FuturaSun for the new photovoltaic plant at the Fraunhofer Institute in Aachen
884 FuturaSun photovoltaic modules from the Silk Pro series have been installed on the roof of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen. The Fraunhofer IPT develops system solutions for the sustainable, resilient and digitised manufacturing of products with low consumption of resources and services. New and existing methods, technologies and processes are…
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Solar cells with TOPCon technology
The TOPCon (Tunnelling Oxide Passivated Contact) technology used in the new FuturaSun Silk® Nova modules is the innovative solution that now stands as an alternative to PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) cells, a technology that, from 2016 until the present day, has dominated the market and has been the predominant choice of manufacturers. Let…
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FuturaSun modules are PFAS-free
PFAS substances are a class of chemical compounds, used in several industries for their ability to create highly water repellent coatings. PFAS are extremely persistent within the environment, not breaking down over time. Some PFAS compounds have been linked to human health issues. As a result of their persistence and toxicity, those PFAS compounds that…
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FuturaSun Has Obtained Environmental Product Certification – EPD
FuturaSun – a high-efficiency photovoltaic module manufacturer – has reached a significant milestone: the environmental certification of its best-selling photovoltaic module FU 400/405/410 Silk® Plus. At its first stage the study included the entire product life cycle, with a “cradle to grave” approach. Starting from the processing of the raw materials, their transformation into the…
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Silk® Pro, Premium and Plus series certified for resistence to ammonia and salt mist
These certificates, issued in accordance with IEC 61701 and IEC 62716, confirm that the photovoltaic modules can also be used in areas with ammonia-rich atmospheres, such as animal farms or saline environments. For the latter, resistance class 6 was obtained, which is the highest available.
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FuturaSun renews MCS certification for its Silk® range solar panels
FuturaSun is proud to announce the recent renewal of MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification for its Silk® Plus, Silk Premium and Silk Pro solar panels.
A milestone in British solar energy, MCS certification is a confirmation of the company’s role and its commitment to providing high-quality photovoltaic solutions for a rapidly growing market.
Perovskite: the future of solar power
What’s perovskite, and why can it revolutionise solar panel technology? In the past few years, perovskite has garnered significant attention from scientists and researchers worldwide, primarily because of its distinctive properties and remarkable versatility. Gustavus Rose discovered perovskite in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1839. He named the mineral after Russian mineralogist and minister…
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FuturaSun PV Modules for the new RadiciGroup plant in Suzhou: an all-Italian partnership in China
FuturaSun PV Modules for the new RadiciGroup plant in Suzhou: an all-Italian partnership in China FuturaSun, the Padua-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic modules, has been selected by RadiciGroup for the construction of a 1.45 MW photovoltaic installation on the roof of its new plant, inaugurated just a few days ago in the industrial Park of…
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Intersolar 2023 | FuturaSun and ISC-Konstanz Join Forces
During the event, FuturaSun and ISC Konstanz shook the industry by forging an unprecedented agreement, set to drive forward a comprehensive collaboration on ZEBRA back-contact technology.
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The Evolution of Solar cell Technologies: A compass
The world of photovoltaic technology research and development has, since its inception, been in pursuit of increasing the conversion efficiency: producing more electricity using less space has obvious advantages, not the least of which is the reduction in cost.
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