Find out what’s been happening at WAVELABS and in the PV industry

The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) has fundamentally modernized its solar module calibration system, achieving a measurement uncertainty of just 0.9%—currently the lowest known uncertainty for a power measurement of silicon solar modules under standard test conditions worldwide. This remarkable achievement is made possible by a new setup based on an LED solar simulator developed by WAVELABS. Optimized Calibration System for Maximum Accuracy “With our new calibration system, we can now accurately measure even large-format solar modules,” explains Dr. [...]

Leipzig, Germany, June 20, 2024 – WAVELABS, the German developer and producer of LED-based solar simulators, is presenting its expanded product portfolio for module characterization at Intersolar Europe in Munich (June 19-21, 2024). Alongside the SINUS-3000 PRO and the SINUS-3000 ADVANCED, the Leipzig-based company is showcasing the SINUS-430 ADVANCED mini-module tester for the first time. The SINUS-430 ADVANCED specializes in characterizing solar cells and mini-modules made with thin-film and perovskite technology. Project manager Hans-Christian Schaich: “Remarkable progress has been [...]

The Leipzig-based technology company for LED solar simulators, WAVELABS Solar Metrology Systems GmbH, was named as a finalist for the “The smarter E AWARD 2024” in the “Photovoltaics” category for the application SINUS-3000 PRO. Leipzig, Germany, June 13, 2024 – The award-winning German developer and producer of LED-based solar simulators, WAVELABS, will be presenting the SINUS-3000 PRO at the upcoming Intersolar Europe, which will take place in Munich from June 19-21, 2024. WAVELABS’ next-generation multipurpose solar module characterization system is the perfect fit [...]

Leipzig, Germany, June 14, 2024 – Carsten W. Hense joined the German manufacturer of LED-based solar simulators, WAVELABS, as the new Managing Director and CEO on May 1, 2024. Alongside Carsten, Antje Günther completes the management team as Senior Director of Organizational Development. Carsten W. Hense brings extensive management experience to WAVELABS. His previous roles include MD/COO at Rosenthal GmbH, CEO of Buffet Crampon Germany GmbH, and Director of Production/Member of the Management Committee at Montblanc Simplo GmbH. He [...]

WAVELABS, together with several Eastern German PV-stakeholders, has co-founded the Solar Power Transformation Cluster "SPOT ON" e.V. in Halle (Saale). The cluster aims to facilitate close cooperation and networking among manufacturing businesses, service providers and research institutes along the PV value chain. Last week, the transnational solar cluster “SPOT ON” e.V. was founded in Halle (Saale). East German PV-stakeholders pooled their forces to strengthen their region’s position as a center for PV expertise. Co-founding the cluster, WAVELABS is part [...]

In his keynote address at this year's opening event of the 20th IQ Innovation Award Central Germany, WAVELABS co-founder Dr. Torsten Brammer gave the audience some food for thought. What can the Central German metropolitan region learn from international success stories and best practices to realize the green revolution? Torsten summarized his findings in six points: 👁 Vision Every team needs a well-defined vision to ensure unified direction. Today, the energy transition is often associated with "green politics" - a label [...]