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# BOOSTER

project targets the deployment of original photovoltaic (OPV) technology to the building applied photovoltaic (BAPV) market.

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- [BOOSTER at EUPVSEC 2026: Meet Us in Rotterdam](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-at-eupvsec-2026-meet-us-in-rotterdam/) - The BOOSTER project will participate in the 43rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC 2026), taking place in September 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. During the event, BOOSTER will be present at the Perovskite Booth, where project representatives will share the latest developments in organic photovoltaics (OPV) and present how flexible, lightweight, and
- [Save the Date: BOOSTER at ISNNM & EKAMP 2026](https://booster-opv.eu/save-the-date-booster-at-isnnm-ekamp-2026/) - We are pleased to announce that BOOSTER will be featured at the International Symposium on Novel and Nano Materials and Europe-Korea Advanced Materials and Processing Conference (ISNNM & EKAMP 2026), taking place in Dresden, Germany. ISNNM & EKAMP is an international forum that brings together researchers, industry representatives, and technology experts working on advanced materials,
- [BOOSTER Design Contest: Finalists Selected!](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-design-contest-three-finalists-selected/) - We are delighted to announce the finalists of the BOOSTER Design Contest – Designing with Light: Flexible Solar for Architecture have been selected. Following the evaluation of all submitted proposals, the jury selected three concepts that stood out for their creativity, design quality, feasibility, and potential to showcase the unique opportunities offered by Organic Photovoltaic
- [BOOSTER’s Second OPV Demonstrator Goes Live at Eni’s Research Site in Italy](https://booster-opv.eu/boosters-second-opv-demonstrator-goes-live-at-enis-research-site-in-italy/) - The BOOSTER project is pleased to announce the successful installation and commissioning of its second demonstrator at Eni’s research site in Novara, Italy. The system is now fully operational, with real-world performance monitoring already underway. A Façade Designed for Energy and Architecture The Novara demonstrator features a distinctive wave-inspired façade that highlights the versatility of
- [Beyond Progress: BOOSTER Partners Unite in Novara](https://booster-opv.eu/beyond-progress-booster-partners-unite-in-novara/) - Despite the summer heat, BOOSTER partners gathered last week in Novara, Italy, for the project’s half-yearly consortium meeting, kindly hosted by Eni. The meeting provided an important opportunity to review progress, align on upcoming activities, and prepare for the final phase of the project. The consortium discussed the latest developments across key technical and demonstration
- [BOOSTER Design Contest Deadline Extended to 19 June 2026](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-design-contest-deadline-extended-to-19-june-2026/) - The BOOSTER Design Contest deadline has been extended to 19 June 2026, offering participants additional time to prepare and submit their ideas. This extension gives creative thinkers more time to further develop and refine their concepts, exploring the potential of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology in design and architecture. Organised within the EU-funded BOOSTER project, the
- [Apply for BOOSTER Design Contest](https://booster-opv.eu/apply-for-the-booster-design-contest-by-01-june-2026/) - The BOOSTER project continues to inspire creative thinking through its Design Contest video series, featuring four short videos that explore how solar energy can be seamlessly integrated into architecture and public spaces. Rather than treating solar as an add-on, the series highlights a new approach: designing solar as part of the concept itself — functional,
- [BOOSTER Researchers Drive New Advances in Organic Solar Cells](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-researchers-drive-new-advances-in-organic-solar-cells/) - The BOOSTER project is pleased to highlight two newly published high‑impact scientific papers prepared by our consortium partners, advancing the development, optimisation, and scalability of organic photovoltaic (OPV) technologies. 🔹 Simulation‑assisted optimization and upscaling of organic photovoltaics: From small cells to large‑area modulesR. Basu et al., Joule (2026)DOI: 10.1016/j.joule.2026.102398 This study shows how simulation‑assisted approaches
- [BOOSTER Showcased at LOPEC 2026](https://booster-opv.eu/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,
- [Women of BOOSTER: Meet Chiara Carbonera](https://booster-opv.eu/women-of-booster-meet-chiara-carbonera/) - At BOOSTER, we believe that the people behind the project are just as important as the technologies we develop. Through this series, we want to showcase the faces driving innovation, highlight their expertise, and share the stories of the women who are making a real impact in sustainable energy. Chiara Carbonera is a professional in
- [BOOSTER Returns to LOPEC 2026!](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-returns-to-lopec-2026/) - The BOOSTER-OPV project is excited to announce its return to LOPEC, the premier exhibition for printed electronics, taking place at Messe München, Germany, on 25–26 February 2026. This year promises to be another great opportunity to showcase cutting-edge developments in organic photovoltaics (OPV) and connect with researchers, industry experts, and technology enthusiasts from around the
- [BOOSTER Design Contest Opens: Calling Creative Minds!](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-design-contest-opens-calling-creative-minds/) - The BOOSTER project has officially opened its Design Contest, inviting creative thinkers based in EU to explore new possibilities for integrating Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology into architectural and building‑applied concepts. Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of creativity, using a 5 m² OPV film supplied by ASCA GmbH & Co. KG as the basis
- [Making OPV Great Again: BOOSTER consortium gathers for autumn progress meeting](https://booster-opv.eu/making-opv-great-again-booster-consortium-gathers-for-autumn-progress-meeting/) - The BOOSTER consortium gathered on 11–12 November at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg for a two-day meeting dedicated to reviewing progress, visiting the first operational demonstrator, and planning the next steps for the upcoming installations. The meeting was opened by Project Coordinator Matthias Fahland from Fraunhofer FEP, followed by presentations from partners on the status of work packages
- [BOOSTER at IndTech2022](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-at-indtech2022/) - The BOOSTER project participated in the European Conference on Industrial Technologies (IndTech 2022), held in Grenoble, France, on 27–29 June. IndTech is a flagship event on the European innovation agenda, organised biennially by the European Commission. This year edition focused on advancing industry’s dual green and digital transition. BOOSTER dissemination materials were showcased at the
- [BOOSTER showcased at EU INDTECH 2025 in Kraków](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-showcased-at-eu-indtech-2025-in-krakow/) - The BOOSTER project is being featured this week at EU INDTECH 2025, Europe’s flagship event on industrial technologies, held at the Auditorium Maximum of Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. Project partner AMIRES is representing the BOOSTER consortium at Booth 16, showcasing the project’s progress in advancing Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology for the building-applied photovoltaic market.
- [Can Electronics Ever Truly Be Green? BOOSTER Joins the Discussion](https://booster-opv.eu/can-electronics-ever-truly-be-green-booster-joins-the-discussion-in-prague/) - On 22 October 2025, BOOSTER was presented at the workshop “Re-Thinking Electronics: Is GreenTech Too Good to Be True?”, hosted by AMIRES in Prague. The full-day event brought together leading experts from industry, academia, research, and policy to explore the future of sustainable electronics. The central question of the workshop—can electronics truly be green?—was addressed
- [Design Meets Sustainability: BOOSTER at the Climate Neutrality Conference](https://booster-opv.eu/design-meets-sustainability-booster-at-the-climate-neutrality-conference/) - Last month, our project partner ASCA participated in the 8th International Climate Neutrality Conference, held on 22–23 September 2025 at the Alsion Concert Hall in Sønderborg, Denmark. Organized by the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet) in collaboration with ProjectZero Sønderborg and partners from the Danish-German border region, the conference gathered leading experts, policymakers, and
- [BOOSTER at EUPVSEC](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-at-eupvsec/) - The BOOSTER project participated in the 42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), held from 22–26 September 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. EUPVSEC is a week of conferences on Photovoltaic Solar Energy and 3 exhibition days. As one of the world’s premier events for solar research and innovation, EU PVSEC 2025 provided a
- [Re-Thinking Electronics: BOOSTER Takes the Stage in Prague](https://booster-opv.eu/748-2/) - Save the date: 22 October 2025 — the “Re-Thinking Electronics: Greentech – Too good to be true?” workshop is set to take place in Prague, offering a full day of expert-led discussions on the future of sustainable electronics. Organized by AMIRES, the event will bring together professionals from across Europe - including representatives from industry,
- [BOOSTER consortium meeting: celebrating the project restart](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-consortium-meeting-celebrating-the-project-restart/) - On November 13, 2024, the BOOSTER consortium gathered to celebrate the official restart of the project. Hosted warmly by Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (Fraunhofer FEP) at their premises in Dresden, Germany, the meeting provided an excellent opportunity to align on the project’s vision and next steps. Partners unable to attend in
- [Updated communication materials](https://booster-opv.eu/updated-communication-materials/) - We are pleased to announce that the BOOSTER project factsheet, leaflet, and roll-up banner have been updated to reflect the latest developments and project information. These updated materials provide a clear and concise overview of the project's objectives, key activities, and consortium partners, ensuring alignment with the project's extended scope and new partner contributions. The
- [BOOSTER project review meeting](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-second-ec-review-meeting/) - At the end of 2024, the BOOSTER consortium held its second Review Meeting with the CINEA Project Officer. This virtual meeting provided an important opportunity for consortium partners to present an overview of the activities undertaken and the progress achieved thus far. The review focused on several key areas of the project’s development, including: Work
- [BOOSTER EAB meeting](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-eab-meeting/) - On February 6, 2025, we held the BOOSTER External Advisory Board (EAB) meeting, marking an important step following the project's restart. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to share updates on the latest project developments and recent changes. During the session, we presented the new consortium structure, the extended project timeline, and the current scope
- [Explore our scientific publications](https://booster-opv.eu/explore-our-scientific-publications/) - We are excited to share an updated collection of groundbreaking scientific publications featuring BOOSTER project acknowledgments in high-impact journals! A comprehensive list of open-access publications is now available. Visit our Results page to explore the latest research contributions. Key Research Highlights The studies, conducted by our esteemed partners and collaborators, push the boundaries of organic photovoltaics (OPV), driving advancements
- [Discover STUBA’s role in BOOSTER – watch the video!](https://booster-opv.eu/discover-stubas-role-in-booster-watch-the-video/) - Last week, the BOOSTER consortium met in Bratislava, generously hosted by the Slovak University of Technology (STUBA) at their Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEI STU). During the meeting, we had the opportunity to explore STUBA’s key contributions to the project — and now, you can too! As one of Slovakia’s leading technical
- [BOOSTER in Bratislava: energising collaboration](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-in-bratislava-energising-collaboration/) - On 21–22 May 2025, the BOOSTER consortium gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia, for a key project meeting hosted by the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STUBA). Held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEI STU), the meeting provided an excellent opportunity for partners to review project progress and plan the way forward.
- [Fraunhofer FEP advances transparent barrier technology](https://booster-opv.eu/fraunhofer-fep-advances-transparent-barrier-technology/) - We are excited to announce the release of a new scientific paper acknowledging the support of the BOOSTER project, now available as a journal pre-proof. Researchers at Fraunhofer FEP, a key partner in the BOOSTER consortium, have published their latest findings in the study titled: “Highly Transparent Aluminum Silicon Oxynitride Permeation Barriers for Optoelectronic Devices.”
- [First demonstrator installed](https://booster-opv.eu/first-demonstrator-installed/) - The BOOSTER project has successfully manufactured and installed the first of its three planned demonstrators. The installation was completed on time, and monitoring has already begun. The first BOOSTER demonstrator is now live at one of FAU’s car parks — a 35 m² cutting-edge organic photovoltaic (OPV) façade designed for real-world performance monitoring. This installation
- [BOOSTER EAB welcomes new experts](https://booster-opv.eu/eab-welcomes-new-experts/) - The BOOSTER project continues to strengthen its team! We are excited to welcome two new members to our External Advisory Board (EAB): John Fahlteich from KETMarket GmbH and Lars Richmann from Eastman Chemical. John Fahlteich brings extensive experience and insights from KETMarket. He brings valuable experience and insights that will help us move forward with
- [BOOSTER advancements highlighted at ISFOE 2025](https://booster-opv.eu/fraunhofer-fep-highlights-booster-advancements-at-isfoe-2025/) - The BOOSTER project was in the spotlight at the 18th International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE 2025), held from 7–10 July 2025 in Thessaloniki, Greece. As part of the broader NANOTEXNOLOGY multi-event, ISFOE gathered global leaders in flexible and printed electronics to exchange ideas and explore new research and industrial applications. Representing the project’s
- [BOOSTER draws interest at ProFlex 2025](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-draws-interest-at-proflex-2025/) - The BOOSTER project was proudly presented during the ProFlex 2025 Conference, held on 6–7 May at Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden, Germany. The event brought together key stakeholders in the field of roll-to-roll processing of flexible materials, offering a rich programme of insights, networking, and hands-on technology demonstrations. Organised by Fraunhofer FEP, the conference featured: Plenary
- [New Approach to Boosting Fill Factor and Voltage in OPVs](https://booster-opv.eu/new-approach-to-boosting-fill-factor-and-voltage-in-opvs/) - Check out the research article, developed in collaboration with our project partner FAU and featuring BOOSTER project acknowledgement, titled: “A High Throughput Platform to Minimize Voltage and Fill Factor Losses”, recently published in Advanced Energy Materials. Organic photovoltaics (OPV) now can exceed 20% power conversion efficiency in single junction solar cells. To close the remaining
- [BOOSTER Project to be presented at Pro Flex 2025](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-project-to-be-presented-at-pro-flex-2025/) - The BOOSTER project will be featured at Pro Flex 2025, taking place on May 6-7, 2025, in Dresden, Germany. Organized by Fraunhofer FEP, the conference is dedicated to roll-to-roll (R2R) technology, uniting experts from research and industry to explore the latest advancements in flexible materials and coatings, including applications in the building sector. During the
- [New publication featuring BOOSTER acknowledgment!](https://booster-opv.eu/new-publication-featuring-booster-acknowledgment/) - We are pleased to highlight the publication with the involvement of our project partner, the University of Oxford, entitled “The Influence of Alkyl Spacers and Molecular Weight on the Charge Transport and Storage Properties of Oxy-Bithiophene-Based Conjugated Polymers” in Angewandte Chemie. The study explores how alkyl spacers and molecular weight affect the electronic and ionic
- [BOOSTER at LOPEC 2025](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-at-lopec-2025/) - From February 26-27, 2025, the BOOSTER project participated in LOPEC 2025 in Munich, Germany. LOPEC is a leading event for flexible, organic, and printed electronics. This annual gathering brought together industry, research, and academia, offering excellent opportunities for networking and collaboration. LOPEC provided a valuable platform to explore flexible energy solutions and exchange insights with
- [Video message from the new BOOSTER Project Coordinator](https://booster-opv.eu/video-message-from-the-new-booster-project-coordinator/) - As of October 1st, 2024, the BOOSTER project has been relaunched under new leadership. Fraunhofer FEP has taken over the role of project coordinator. The new project coordinator, Dr. Matthias Fahland, brings extensive expertise in organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and EU-funded project management. As the Head of the Business Unit and Department for R2R Technologies at Fraunhofer FEP, Dr. Fahland is well-positioned to lead the
- [BOOSTER at BAU2025!](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-at-bau2025/) - In the construction and building sector, sustainable solutions for reducing energy requirements and improving the carbon footprint are more in demand than ever. In view of rising energy prices and strict regulations for lower energy consumption in buildings, innovative technologies such as perovskite and organic solar cells offer great potential. However, the cost, durability and
- [Let’s Re-start and Re-BOOSTER: Project Relaunch with New Leadership](https://booster-opv.eu/lets-re-start-and-re-booster-project-relaunch-with-new-leadership/) - We are excited to announce that the BOOSTER project has officially restarted, effective retroactively from October 1, 2024. During the suspension, the project underwent a restructuring to ensure a more efficient continuation towards our goals. In this new phase, FRAUNHOFER FEP has taken over project coordination from ARMOR. The new coordinator, Dr. Matthias Fahland, Head
- [Scientific publication on Fully Printed and Industrially Scalable Semitransparent OPV Modules!](https://booster-opv.eu/scientific-article-on-fully-printed-and-industrially-scalable-semitransparent-opv-modules/) - BOOSTER project is pleased to announce that our second scientific publication, written by FAU, is now published online in the journal Solar RRL.
- [High efficiency organic photovoltaic materials](https://booster-opv.eu/high-efficiency-organic-photovoltaic-materials/) - Are you aware that recent development of large number of novel high efficiency organic photovoltaic (OPV) materials has opened up opportunities...
- [BOOSTER presented at OTPIP workshop](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-presented-at-otpip-workshop/) - On 14-16 March 2023, the 28th Experience Exchange for Surface Technology with Plasma and Ion Beam Processes (OTPIP) took place in Mühlleithen, Germany.
- [BOOSTER project is now online!](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-project-is-now-online/) - September 15, 2020 - BOOSTER project is now online! Boost Of Organic Solar Technology for European Radiance is a 4-year Horizon 2020 project.
- [BOOSTER first public deliverable is on air!](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-first-public-deliverable-is-on-air/) - March 10, 2021 - The deliverable includes the technical specifications of the two organic photovoltaic (OPV) demonstrators that will be developed in the BOOSTER project.
- [BOOSTER factsheet has been published!](https://booster-opv.eu/fact-sheet-has-been-just-published/) - October 19, 2020 - BOOSTER factsheet has been already published! Did you know that organic photovoltaic (OPV) is a technology that addresses the problematic of global energy production with an eco-responsible approach?
- [BOOSTER 1st External Advisory Board meeting](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-1st-external-advisory-board-meeting/) - October 29, 2020 - The first meeting of the External Advisory Board (EAB) took place on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Visit our website to know more about it!
- [BOOSTER Technical and product specifications](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-press-release/) - April 28, 2021 - During the first 6 months of project implementation, the consortium defined materials and processes specifications for the active components of BOOSTER project.
- [First scientific article on organic solar cells!](https://booster-opv.eu/first-scientific-article-on-organic-solar-cells/) - May 3, 2022 - BOOSTER project is pleased to announce that our first scientific publication is now published online.
- [BOOSTER Month 24 Project Meeting in Prague](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-month-24-project-meeting/) - November 28, 2022 - After two years in the project and communicating primarily online, the complete BOOSTER consortium finally met in person.
- [News on BOOSTER Life-Cycle Assessment analysis](https://booster-opv.eu/news-on-booster-life-cycle-assessment-analysis/) - January 25, 2023 - Our project is working on a LCA analysis that starts with the synthesis of raw material and finishes at the end of the product life cycle.
- [The BOOSTER project has started!](https://booster-opv.eu/the-booster-project-has-started/) - September 25, 2020 - The BOOSTER project has kicked-off on the 15th & 16th of September 2020 with an online Kick-off meeting!

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- [Home](https://booster-opv.eu/) - BOOSTER at EUPVSEC 2026: Meet Us in Rott...The BOOSTER project will participate in the 43rd European Photovoltaic BOOSTER Design Contest: Finalists Select...We are delighted to announce the finalists of the BOOSTER Design Conte BOOSTER’s Second OPV Demonstrator Goes...The BOOSTER project is pleased to announce the successful installation Save the Date: BOOSTER at ISNNM & EK...We
- [Results](https://booster-opv.eu/results/) - Public deliverables BOOSTER Dissemination strategy Definition of the OPV demonstrators Promotional materials BOOSTER Design Contest flyer BOOSTER project factsheet BOOSTER project leaflet BOOSTER project roll-up BOOSTER press release - April 2021 BOOSTER press release (Fraunhofer FEP) - November 2024 Project presentations What about stability in the OPV industrialisation process? - Charline Arrive - ISOS Conference
- [BOOSTER Design Contest](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-design-contest/) - The BOOSTER Design Contest invites innovators to explore new possibilities with Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology by creating lightweight, flexible, and customizable building‑integrated and architectural design concepts within the EU‑funded BOOSTER project.
- [Scientific publications](https://booster-opv.eu/scientific-publications/) - Scientific publications Fully solution-processed, light-weight, and ultraflexible organic solar cells Güler, E. N., Distler, A., Basu, R., Brabec, C. J., & Egelhaaf, H-J. (2022). Flexible and Printed Electronics DOI: 10.1088/2058-8585/ac66ae Fully Printed and Industrially Scalable Semitransparent Organic Photovoltaic Modules: Navigating through Material and Processing Constraints Wachsmuth, J., Distler, A., Liu, C., Heumüller, T., Liu, Y.,
- [BOOSTER M70 Meeting I Novara, Italy I 24 June](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-m70-meeting-i-novara-italy-i-24-june/) - Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [BOOSTER M63 MEETING Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany I 11-12 November 2025](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-m63-meeting-erlangen-nurnberg-germany-i-11-12-november-2025/) - BOOSTER M63 MEETING Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany I 11-12 November 2025 Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [About](https://booster-opv.eu/about/) - Project objectives The overall goal of the BOOSTER project is summarised in the figure below. The specific objectives of the project are: To optimize the upscaled production of Non-Fullerene acceptor (NFA) Optimize the synthesis process of printable non-toxic charge transport layer materials (ETL and HTL) To develop multifunctional frontsheet demonstrating gas permeation barrier (< 5.10-4
- [BOOSTER M51 MEETING I Dresden, Germany I 13th November 2024](https://booster-opv.eu/booster-m51-meeting-i-dresden-germany-i-13th-november-2024/) - Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Project team](https://booster-opv.eu/project-team/) - Project team The BOOSTER consortium is a blend of leading research institutes in their field combined with private companies and SMEs capable of producing large-scale materials, barrier films and Roll-2-Roll manufactured OPVs.
- [News & Events](https://booster-opv.eu/news-events/) - News & Events Show: NEWSEVENTSBOOSTER at EUPVSEC 2026: Meet Us in Rotterdam13/08/2026The BOOSTER project will participate in the 43rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC 2026), taking place in Septembe BOOSTER Design Contest: Finalists Selected!16/07/2026We are delighted to announce the finalists of the BOOSTER Design Contest – Designing with Light: Flexible Solar for
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