BOOSTER Showcased at LOPEC 2026

BOOSTER successfully presented its latest advancements in organic photovoltaics (OPV) at LOPEC 2026, the international exhibition and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics. Held on 25–26 February at Messe München, Germany, the event provided an excellent platform to demonstrate how OPV technology is moving beyond laboratory research and into real-world applications.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to experience OPV technology firsthand through modules provided by ASCA:

• A flexible OPV film module demonstrating the lightweight, ultra-thin and bendable nature of the technology.
• A film from the FAU demonstrator, one of BOOSTER’s main pilot sites. Installed in July 2025 in Erlangen, the demo consists of 120 green OPV modules (1 m × 0.40 m), covering a total area of approximately 36 m². The semi-transparent, flexible and lightweight modules — manufactured in-house by ASCA — are mounted on the façade of a parking structure. This demonstrator clearly illustrates the strong potential of OPV for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), where design flexibility, low weight and aesthetic integration are essential advantages.

Representatives from the BOOSTER consortium, including AMIRES, Fraunhofer FEP and ASCA, were present to engage with visitors, address technical questions and provide deeper insights into OPV development.

Participation at LOPEC also supported outreach activities for the BOOSTER Design Contest, launched in February. Informational materials were distributed on-site to attract applicants and raise awareness within the printed electronics and design communities.

The high level of interest and engagement at LOPEC 2026 confirmed the growing demand for adaptable, visually integrated and scalable photovoltaic solutions. BOOSTER continues to strengthen the connection between technological innovation and market deployment, contributing to the advancement of next-generation organic solar technologies.