Powering the next solar industry

Explore our focus areas

1. Agri-PV

Solar can do more than generate energy. It can support food production, biodiversity and better land use.

TNO develops integrated Agri-PV systems using bifacial panels, smart tracking and certified solar park concepts. These solutions reduce land-use conflicts, accelerate permitting and increase societal acceptance. Explore Agri-PV.

2. The built environment

The built environment has continued potential to generate energy where it is used – roofs, facades and infrastructure. TNO works on topics of building integration (BIPV), façade applications and more. Explore built environment solutions.

3. Solar manufacturing

The future of solar is lightweight, flexible and application-driven.

Together with partners such as Perovion Technology, TNO is scaling perovskite solar foil through high-speed roll-to-roll production. This enables new product concepts, reduces material use and supports mass customisation at industrial scale. Discover next-generation solar manufacturing.

4. Solar and mobility

Solar is becoming an integrated part of mobility systems.

TNO develops vehicle-integrated PV, turning roofs, hoods and trailers into active energy surfaces. These innovations support logistics, reduce fuel use and enable onboard power generation for a range of applications. Learn more about solar in mobility.

5. Circularity and recycling

As solar deployment accelerates, circularity becomes critical.

TNO advances recycling technologies that recover valuable materials from end-of-life panels. With precision laser processes, more material is recovered while reducing energy use, supporting a circular solar value chain and strengthening European resilience. Explore circular solar and recycling.

6. Energy systems, integration and grids

Current grid constraints must not limit renewable energy growth.

TNO develops smart energy systems that make better use of existing infrastructure. From intelligent control of storage and charging to energy hubs that balance local supply and demand, we enable projects to move forward to help manage congestion. See energy system and grid solutions.