Solar energy
The sun is an infinite source of energy for all life on earth. For several decades, we humans have been able to convert the light of this star into electricity and heat. In time, we can be independent of the use of fossil fuels. A smart approach is required to lead our pathway forward to a positive solar future. TNO is therefore innovating in order to make solar energy affordable and available to all.
Our latest developments
Four terminal perovskite-silicon PV tandem devices hit 30% efficiency
TNO, TU Eindhoven, imec and TU Delft, partners in Solliance, joined forces to further push the conversion efficiency of tandem solar cells to beyond the limits of today’s commercial photovoltaic (PV) modules.
8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Join our TNO experts at the 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion. The conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and exchange with experts from all PV sectors and all regions of the world.
Putting Europe back in the lead in solar panel production
Most solar panels come from China. Time to bring the solar panel production back to Europe. With smart solutions from TNO.
Solar energy
The Solar energy expertise group develops technology for solar panels, including bifacial solar modules and silicon solar cell technology.
Silicon solar panels and circular design
We’re developing technology for better silicon solar panels and circular design. Our technology is in use worldwide.
Our impact
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Solar electricity generation in public road infrastructure
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7 research entities and 13 companies
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Bright View Energy: solar energy from windows
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Solliance
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Calosol: more solar energy with new coating
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AkzoNobel
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Solar panels on farmland
Status project
2020 - 2023
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Vattenfall, the Central Government Real Estate Agency (RVB), ...
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Solar panel yield rises
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Solliance partnership
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A solar farm in your neighbourhood
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Wageningen University & Research, Design Innovation Group en ...
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Great potential of solar panel energy generated on dikes
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Consortium 'Zon op dijken'
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Solar cells on barns and industrial buildings
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Energiedak, Solarge, Taylor, Expice, Kameleon Solar, VDL ...
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Fully recyclable solar panels on the horizon
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Endurance Solar, Mat-Tech, Exasun, ABN AMRO
Contact us
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Arthur Weeber
The main research area of Arthur Weeber at Delft University of Technology (TUD) entails developing technologies and solutions that enable large-scale application of photovoltaics (PV) based on silicon.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 51 29 16 05
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Email:Email Arthur
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LinkedIn:Arthur on LinkedIn
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Agnes Mewe
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 24 84
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Email:Email Agnes
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LinkedIn:Agnes on LinkedIn
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Ando Kuypers
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Eindhoven - Solliance
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Telefoon:+31 6 22 99 58 37
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Email:Email Ando
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LinkedIn:Ando on LinkedIn
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Bas van Aken
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 25 92
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Email:Email Bas
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LinkedIn:Bas on LinkedIn
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Bonna Newman
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 31 52
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Email:Email Bonna
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LinkedIn:Bonna on LinkedIn
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Corry de Keizer
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Eindhoven - Solliance
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Telefoon:+310888665346
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Email:Email Corry
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LinkedIn:Corry on LinkedIn
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Gianluca Coletti
Functie:Adjunct Professor – Program coordinatorWe are at a critical turning point of the energy transition. Despite the pandemic, the global PV module market is expected to reach over 180 GW in 2021 and this on top of the more than 100 GW of PV modules shipped for the previous 3 years. More importantly, the PV industry is maturing quickly with a learning rate – the price reduction for each doubling of cumulative PV module shipments - of over 39% since 2006.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 13 39 15 10
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Email:Email Gianluca Coletti
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LinkedIn:Gianluca Coletti on LinkedIn
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Harald Kerp
Functie:Senior business developer-
Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Telefoon:+31 6 25 05 75 05
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Email:Email Harald
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LinkedIn:Harald on LinkedIn
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Jan Kroon
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 23 17
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Email:Email Jan
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LinkedIn:Jan on LinkedIn
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Josco Kester
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 22 97
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Email:Email Josco
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LinkedIn:Josco on LinkedIn
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