Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 13:23 .

Pioneering PVT Technology at Intersolar Munich: A Breakthrough in Sustainable Energy Solutions

Intersolar Munich marks the third appearance of a company specializing in PVT technology, which combines photovoltaic (PV) and thermal energy harvesting. Unlike standard PV systems that only generate electricity, PVT panels also capture thermal energy. The company's production site is located in Dresden, Germany, where they operate a 50-megawatt line with most components produced locally. Backed by Mahle—a major German automotive conglomerate—the startup has developed certified products since 2023 and begun mass production. PVT technology offers dual benefits: increased electrical output due to cooling effects from heat removal and versatile applications for heating processes using low-temperature setups combined with heat pumps. Recent projects include decarbonizing buildings like Vienna's multifunctional sports arena through innovative seasonal storage solutions involving geoprobes. The planning process for integrating PVT systems involves experienced planners who assess building needs to optimize both electric and thermal outputs while allowing space for traditional PV installations if needed. Collaborations with Wagner Solar have led to cost-effective piping solutions that make installation time-efficient compared to conventional methods. Overall, the company aims at expanding PVT beyond its niche status into broader industrial applications while maintaining sustainability goals through carbon-neutral initiatives.

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Speaker

Dr. Wilhelm Stein
CEO
Sunmaxx PVT GmbH

Talk of session: Extraordinary Solar Technology - The Smarter E AWARD Finalists

The smarter E AWARD is one of the most prestigious awards in the energy industry. Once again, numerous companies that have developed visionary and pioneering products and projects that are among the finalists in 2025. They will present their products and projects to the exhibition audience in ten-minute pitches at the Intersolar Forum. Innovations in the Photovoltaics category include advancements in module technology, inverters and balance of systems. The finalists in the Smart Integrated Energy category will also be featured.

Further Talks of this session:

Kunlun: The most Advanced Solar Module for Vertical PV

Speaker

Christian Comes
Director of Business Development Europe
Anhui Huasun Energy Co., Ltd

To Talk

The Pinnacle of Cystalline Silicon: First Choice of Value

Speaker

Dr. Cui Jian
Head of Product
LONGi Solar Technology Co. Ltd

To Talk

Scaling Operations with AI. Don't Manage Documents, Manage the Information they Contain. The Aevy Virtual Asset Manager for Renewables

Speaker

Gautier Moulin
CO-Founder and COO
Aevy

To Talk

How to Lower LCOE and MAX Your ROI

Video is not available.

PV Inline - PV Surge Protection for Small Installation Environments

Video is not available.

AUTOPV - Automated design and speed

Video is not available.

Introducing The PV: 1525-IV

Video is not available.

Dynamic Solar-Powered Off-Grid Cooling for Island Fishery Communities

Speaker

Frank Stegmueller
Lead Industry Decarbonisation & Energy Island Solutions
GIZ Indonesia

To Talk

BeCool: Clean cooling for markets in Kenya

Speaker

Geraldine Quelle
Research and Innovation Manager
Phaesun GmbH

To Talk