IconIQ GreenFab
Bringing back PV to Europe
Based on EU technology
The IconIQ GreenFab consortium takes a different approach towards Solar Module manufacturing. Changing the current trend, we will start producing in the EU!
Based on EU-invented and developed technology, the market entry is secured by the commitment of leading EU production partners. And powered by selected raw materials and system components from Europe.
The EU focus of the Iconiq GreenFab consortium
01
Extend Module Production
Using EU manufactured equipment, robotised and automated. Creating 3000 jobs in the EU directly and 15.000 jobs indirectly.
02
Support Materials Supply Chain
Conductive backsheets, encapsulants, cell technology, conductive adhesives, solar glass. All made in Europe. Lowering CO2 pressure on production and logistics.
03
Durable approach only
Lead-free cell-interconnect, fluor-free backsheet, PFAS-free base materials, improved lifetime.
04
Exploit proven technologies
Back-contact module technology from TNO (The Netherlands) and IBC-cell technology from ISC Konstanz (Germany).
Energyra Europe
Netherlands
Energyra will bring back PV Module manufacturing to Europe and has built a new production facility in the Netherlands starting the production in 2020. We use the most innovative solar cell and module technology and apply the highest degree of robotisation. Strongly focused on EU know how, technology and the responsible use of materials, secured by the commitment of leading EU research, material- and equipment partners.
TNO
Netherlands
TNO Solar Energy (formerly ECN) works with companies and universities to develop new technology for solar cells and modules, and has played a leading role in the industrialisation of the back-contact solar module technology. TNO’s focus is to improve designs and process technology to realise further cost reductions, performance increases and create better opportunities for integration of PV in our living environment. TNO also works with its partners to develop novel, highly efficient solar cell architectures and aesthetically pleasing module designs.
ISC
Germany
The International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz (ISC Konstanz) researches and develops crystalline silicon solar cells, working closely together with leading enterprises and research institutes in the field. ISC evaluates new, cost-efficient silicon raw materials and optimises existing production steps and machinery. Moreover ISC develops new technologies for industrial solar cell production and innovative solar cell and module concepts.
DSM
Netherlands
Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM develops sustainable technologies that boost solar performance worldwide, from coatings for solar glass to next-generation backsheets for solar modules.
Why act now?
Opportunity to enroll the R&D support from leading research institutes to achieve the highest possible efficiencies and cost compatibility.
Why act now?
Opportunity to address a growing market, as PV installations will exceed 20 GWp/year in the coming years.
Why act now?
Opportunity to create 15.000 jobs across the European Union.
European Solar Industry Experts
Every member of our project team is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society.
Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to achieve organisation.
Maarten Wijdekop
TNO
Dr Maarten Wijdekop worked at TATA Steel for 14 years in R&D, product & market development and program management, focused on Building Integrated PV for steel roofing systems. Since 2017 he is responsible for business development for TNO’s Silicon cell and module groups, where his focus is to engage European players in programs to advance PV technology and develop new high-end applications.
Radovan Kopecek
ISC Konstanz
Dr Radovan Kopecek is one of the founders of ISC Konstanz. He has been working at the institute as a full time manager and researcher since January 2007, and is currently Head of the Advanced Solar Cells department. Project focus: incorporation of the ZEBRA IBC cell technology to its best extent.
Daniël Kuijk
Energyra Europe
Trained in IT and communication, former Hoechst AG and AGFA Bayer international product line- and marketing manager. Daniël was at the base of Energyra at the very start of the initiative in 2013 as founder, nowadays General Manager taking care of marketing/business & product development, strategy and partnerships . Project focus: getting it done.
An IconIQ story
To reduce its reliance on Asian imports, it is critical the EU starts producing significant volumes of PV modules to address the growing demand of its home market, and allow European businesses to engage in the supply chains.