Stakeholder Workshop on Lead-Free Perovskite PV at Fraunhofer ISE
October 7th, 2025 On October 7th, the first Stakeholder Workshop within the Horizon Europe project Smartline PV took place at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) in Freiburg, Germany. The event brought together experts from research, industry, certification bodies, and policy to discuss the future of sustainable, lead-free perovskite photovoltaics in Europe. Responsible innovation and early assessment Organized by the bifa Umweltinstitut GmbH team — Markus […]
Smartline PV at the 17th ISOPHOS Summer School on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics
The Smartline PV project will contribute to the upcoming 17th ISOPHOS International Summer School on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics, taking place from 2–6 September 2025 in Talamone, Tuscany (Italy). As part of the program, Thomas Rath (Technische Universität Graz) will deliver a tutorial lecture on “Lead-Free Perovskites – Challenges and Opportunities”. His presentation will cover recent advances in tin-based and other lead-free […]
Materials for the Energy Transition – TU Austria Matchmaking Event in Leoben
Last week, the Montanuniversität Leoben hosted the TU Austria matchmaking event “Materials for the Energy Transition” at the Impulszentrum für Werkstoffe (IZW). The event brought together researchers and innovators from Technische Universität Wien, Technische Universität Graz, and Montanuniversität Leoben to exchange ideas and foster collaboration on key technologies driving the energy transition. Discussions focused on […]
Inspiring exchange at the Future PV Workshop in Cyprus
The Smartline PV project was well represented at the Future PV Workshop, held at the University of Cyprus in Nicosia. Project partners from Technische Universität Graz, INO GmbH R&D Division, bifa Umweltinstitut GmbH, and Halocell Energy contributed actively to both the discussions and the program. We thank Maria Hadjipanayi and the TESTARE Project for the […]
Poster Prize at DocDays 2025 in Graz
We are pleased to share that a poster contribution from the Smartline PV project received a prize sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific at DocDays 2025 in Graz. The work, presented at the start of a PhD project, focuses on the development of tin perovskite-based solar cells designed for efficient, low-cost roll-to-roll production. A distinguishing feature of this approach is the […]
Exciting Developments from the Second Smartline PV Project General Assembly in Graz
October 10-11, 2024 On October 10-11, 2024, the Smartline PV Project reached an exciting new milestone with our second General Assembly meeting in Graz, expertly hosted by Thomas Rath and Julirose Gonzales-Kourist from Technische Universität Graz. This gathering brought together project stakeholders, including our esteemed External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB), making it a significant milestone in […]
2nd International Workshop on Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells
Dates: 22nd–23rd October 2024Location: OnlineOrganizer: Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB)Lead Organizers: Prof. Dr. Antonio Abate and Dr. Mahmoud AldamasyRegistration: Free of charge❌ Registration closes on October 21st We are excited to announce the 2nd International Workshop on Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells, which will take place online from 22nd to 23rd October 2024. Hosted by the Helmholtz […]
Filbau at the First SolarTAP Industry Network General Assembly
Karlsruhe, 7th October 2024As a new member of the SolarTAP Industry Network, Filbau had the privilege of participating in the First SolarTAP Industry Network General Assembly, held at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) last week. This event marked an exciting milestone for the SolarTAP community, bringing together key industry leaders to discuss the future […]
Smartline PV featured in TU Graz “Fields of Expertise”
Smartline PV has been featured in the latest edition of FIELDS OF EXPERTISE – Advanced Materials Science, the research magazine of Technische Universität Graz. In his contribution, Thomas Rath (ICTM, TU Graz) presents recent progress on lead-free tin halide perovskite solar cells. Through the combination of plasma-assisted crystallization and innovative precursor chemistry, these materials demonstrate the potential to reach power conversion efficiencies […]
Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024 for MorphoColor Technology
Fraunhofer ISE Wins Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024 for MorphoColor Coating Technology – Celebrating Innovation in Photovoltaics The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has been awarded the prestigious Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024 for the development of their groundbreaking MorphoColor coating technology. This innovative technology significantly enhances the aesthetic and functional integration of […]