Hi-BITS General Assembly: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation in Solar Energy
The Hi-BITS consortium held its General Assembly on May 22-23, 2024, at the University of Luxembourg, marking a crucial step forward in the project’s mission to revolutionise solar energy technology. This hybrid meeting, attended by key researchers and industry partners, provided a platform to review ongoing progress and discuss innovative solutions for future work.
Hi-BITS, a project funded by the European Commission, focuses on developing high-efficiency bifacial thin-film chalcogenide solar cells. By enhancing energy yield and expanding applications, the project seeks to make significant contributions to Europe’s clean energy transition.
Over the two-day event, participants presented updates on various work packages, explored new ideas, and discussed strategic plans for the months ahead. Key discussions revolved around:
Building blocks for new CIGS architectures (WP2) and the progress made in optimizing interface materials.
High-performance solar cells with bifaciality and advanced light management (WP3), emphasizing the potential for increased energy efficiency.
Reduction in cell-to-module efficiency loss (WP4), where innovative solutions for minimizing efficiency losses were explored.
The meeting was a valuable opportunity for the Hi-BITS consortium to align on the project’s direction, ensuring that cutting-edge solar technologies are not only developed but also prepared for large-scale market applications.
The Hi-BITS team remains committed to driving innovation in solar energy and contributing to a sustainable energy future.
