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International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power System Programme

Facilitating the role of PV solar energy as a cornerstone in sustainable energy systems 🌞 | Reports, trends, and expert insights 🌍

🔗 https://iea-pvps.org
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New IEA PVPS Task 13 fact sheet published on Floating PV Power Plants.

It provides an overview of FPV technologies and summarises key findings on energy yield, reliability and O&M.

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#IEAPVPS #FloatingPV
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Vehicle-Integrated PV (VIPV): from research to real-world deployment

Explore the latest IEA PVPS Task 17 publications covering PV-powered charging, VIPV market entry, technical requirements, and system performance—supporting the integration of PV into transport.

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January 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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In our latest column at PV Magazine, Task 15 invites researchers to participate in a new modelling intercomparison, offering a unique opportunity to test modelling approaches, compare results with different tools, and improve BIPV performance.

📖 Learn more: www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/22/i...
IEA PVPS invites modelers to join first coloured BIPV intercomparison
IEA-PVPS Task 15 has launched its first modeling intercomparison exercise on coloured building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and is inviting PV modelers and researchers to evaluate their methods usi...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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New Fact Sheet: Overview and Performance of Agrivoltaics

IEA PVPS Task 13 presents key definitions, system types, performance insights, and socio-economic aspects of agrivoltaics—combining agriculture and PV on the same land.

🔗 Download: iea-pvps.org/fact-sheets/...

#Agrivoltaics #PV #IEAPVPS
January 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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BIPV insights from IEA PVPS Task 15

Explore our BIPV publications covering design, performance, standards & evaluation tools and recent expert interviews on challenges, labelling & fire safety.

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#BIPV #PV #SustainableBuildings
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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❄️ Heavy snowfall can impact the performance and reliability of PV power plants.

New IEA PVPS Task 13 report explores how extreme weather affects PV systems, and how risks can be mitigated.

📄 Report: iea-pvps.org/key-topics/t...
🎥 Interview with lead author: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5Qf...
January 8, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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New Fact Sheet: Trends in Photovoltaic Applications 2025

Global capacity passed 2 TW in 2024, with 553–601 GW newly installed in a record year for solar PV.

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#PV #SolarEnergy
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Are you working on BIPV or interested in integrating solar directly into buildings?
IEA PVPS Task 15 has published a comprehensive set of publications that support architects, engineers, developers, and decision-makers in advancing high-quality BIPV projects.

Download: iea-pvps.org/research-tas...
December 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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IEA PVPS Task 13 offers key insights into degradation and failure modes in emerging PV technologies.

Report: iea-pvps.org/key-topics/d...

PVFS: iea-pvps.org/key-topics/p...

Watch the expert interview with Marc Koentges: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndF8...

#IEAPVPS #PV #SolarEnergy #PVReliability
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Video with the IEA PVPS Task 12 Managers!

They share why environmental sustainability is a crucial topic for the growing PV sector and explain how Task 12 works to improve life-cycle assessments, data quality, and understanding of PV’s environmental impacts.

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRZE...
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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🔎 Looking for concise, at-a-glance information on key PV topics?

IEA PVPS has released some Fact Sheets covering soiling losses, PV in France, climates, VIPV, BIPV standards, and the Snapshot of Global PV Markets 2025.

Download here: iea-pvps.org/publications...

#SolarPV #IEAPVPS #CleanEnergy
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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PV module production in 2024 was dominated by crystalline silicon at ~98%, with thin film holding 2%.

Download the IEA PVPS "Trends in Photovoltaic Applications 2025" report to learn more: iea-pvps.org/trends_repor...

#SolarPV #PVIndustry #PVTrends #CleanEnergy #IEAPVPS
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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🌞 BIPV & Solar Architecture Training
02–04 Feb 2026, Dubai

Learn how to design and evaluate solar buildings using real case studies, BIM workflows and international best practice.

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#BIPV #SolarArchitecture #IEAPVPS #CleanEnergy #Dubai
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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How can BIPV support nearly zero-emission buildings — and why does it need better recognition in energy and environmental regulations?

🎥 Watch the interview with Momir Tabakovic: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgnE...

#IEAPVPS #BIPV #SolarEnergy #NetZero
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Global PV keeps growing — get the latest trusted data from IEA PVPS.

👉Download our "Trends in PV Applications 2025" report: iea-pvps.org/wp-content/u...

👉Read our LinkedIn newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/2025-g...

#Solar #PV #IEAPVPS
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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In our latest interview, Task 15 experts Nerea Otaño Aramendi and Olaia Aurrekoetxea Arratibel share insights from their ongoing review of research and data on BIPV fire safety.

🎬Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7C9...

#PV #BIPV #FireSafety #SolarEnergy #EnergyTransition
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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IEA PVPS held a parallel workshop at PVSEC-36 in Bangkok this week, covering global PV market trends, industry developments, dual-use PV, and PV module recycling.

The presentations are now available online: iea-pvps.org/events/pvsec...

#IEAPVPS #PVSolar #PVSEC36
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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IEA PVPS Task 1 experts recently met in Berlin for their latest meeting.

During their stay, the group visited the @bundestag.de, the German Parliament, and had the opportunity to exchange with Alaa Alhamwi, Member of the German Bundestag, about the role of PV in the energy transition.

#IEAPVPS
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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What are the current trends in the PV market and industry? How are countries facing the challenges of PV module recycling? Join us at PVSEC-36 in Bangkok for an enlightening session!

📅 11 November 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30
📍 SASIN School of Management, Bangkok

👉 Learn more: iea-pvps.org/events/pvsec...
November 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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☀️ New Reports from IEA PVPS!

The latest publications from IEA PVPS offer insights into global PV markets, emerging technologies, sustainability, and sectoral innovation.

🔗 Download all of these and more of our publications here: iea-pvps.org/publications/

#IEAPVPS #SolarPV #PVResearch
November 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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According to the latest IEA PVPS National Survey Report for China, 277.57 GW of new PV capacity were added in 2024, representing a 28% year-on-year increase from the previous year's high base.

📘 Read the full report: iea-pvps.org/national_sur...
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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🇫🇷 The fact sheet “National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in France 2024” is now available in both English and French.

📥 Fact Sheets: iea-pvps.org/fact-sheets/...

👉 Full Report: iea-pvps.org/national_sur...

#IEAPVPS #PV #France #Renewables #SolarEnergy
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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IEA PVPS at the CleanTech Hydrogen & PV Breakthroughs Congress in Antalya, Türkiye 🇹🇷 (13–16 Nov 2025)

Dr. Ömer Faruk Tunçbilek, ExCo member from Türkiye, will present “Activities and Global Initiatives of IEA PVPS.”

Register here: cleantechcongress.org

#IEAPVPS #CleanTech2025 #SolarEnergy
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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🔋 New IEA PVPS Task 18 report on Li-ion battery systems in off-grid PV applications – insights from real projects and lessons for reliable, resilient energy access.

In the image: a hybrid PV–diesel–battery system powering a hospital in Haiti.

📘 Read more: iea-pvps.org/key-topics/t...

#PV
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Join the BIPV & Solar Architecture Training in Dubai 🇦🇪 (2–4 Feb 2026)!

Explore how PV becomes part of building design — led by SUPSI, DEWA & IEA PVPS.

🔗 iea-pvps.org/events/bipv-...

#BIPV #SolarArchitecture #PV
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM