The EMPOWER Horizon Europe project recently held its 2nd General Assembly in Chambéry, France, marking another important milestone in the effort to establish a strong photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing base in Europe. The meeting, organized by CEA at their INES facilities, brought together research institutes and industrial partners from across the consortium, fostering alignment, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Over the course of two days, participants took part in a series of workshops and technical discussions designed to accelerate innovation and the industrial deployment of EMPOWER technologies. Key highlights included:
Industry 4.0 Workshop: Focused on practical use cases for industrial partners, this session explored the application of smart, data-driven solutions in PV production, helping to bridge the gap between research and manufacturing.
Innovation & Exploitation Workshop: This workshop examined potential pathways to maximize the impact of EMPOWER technologies, considering both commercial exploitation and future research opportunities.
Technical Discussions: In-depth sessions covered the entire PV manufacturing chain, from materials and components to module assembly, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and problem-solving across the consortium.
The assembly demonstrated the consortium’s strong commitment to advancing European PV manufacturing and highlighted the importance of collaboration between research institutions and industry. With a focus on practical solutions and technology transfer, EMPOWER continues to pave the way toward a more sustainable and competitive European solar sector.
The consortium looks forward to continuing its journey, building on the outcomes of this assembly and moving toward the next phase of innovation and deployment.
