Shaping the Future of Solar: Tech, Industry & Policy Insights with Dr. Rado Kopecek, Co-Founder of ISC Konstanz

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On this episode of the Soliverse Podcast, Peter sits down with Dr. Rado Kopecek, Co-Founder of ISC Konstanz and one of the most influential figures in global photovoltaics, to unpack the technological, political, and industrial forces shaping the future of solar energy.

With over 30 years in solar—from early research at Max Planck Institute to shaping industrial PV production strategies across Europe, China, and India—Rado offers rare insights into how the solar world really works.

hey discuss:
☀️ Why China will continue to lead in solar manufacturing—and how Europe can catch up
🧪 How ISC Konstanz turns research into industrial production at gigawatt scale
📈 The evolution from PERC to TOPCon, and what’s next after 26% efficiency
🌾 Why AgriPV and bifacial modules are key to land-efficient solar
🔋 How storage, hydrogen, and system-level thinking are unlocking the next energy era
🇪🇺 What’s holding back European production—and how the Net Zero Industry Act might change that

Connect with Rado / ISC Konstanz:
🌐 Website: https://www.isc-konstanz.de/en/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radovan-kopecek-617a8721/
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rado1366

Referenced Resources:
📊 Fraunhofer-ISE LCOE Calculation: https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/publications/studies/cost-of-electricity.html
📉 Lazard’s LCOE Report (v15): https://www.lazard.com/media/sptlfats/lazards-levelized-cost-of-energy-version-150-vf.pdf

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