Renewables
Glass-free European photovoltaic modules for vehicles, noise barriers and boats
CEII brief
pv magazine reported on 24 Oct 2026: Glass-free European photovoltaic modules for vehicles, noise barriers and boats.
Read the full story on pv magazineA European research consortium is developing glass-free photovoltaic modules using fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The technology could enable lighter solar modules for curved and complex surfaces, including vehicles, ships and infrastructure.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © pv magazine. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
