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The 43rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, or EU PVSEC, was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands from 14th to 18th of September, 2026. CIRCMAN5.0 was represented by IFE, who also presented a poster in the very first poster session on Monday morning. The EU PVSEC is the largest international conference for research on photovoltaics, […]

Trustworthy by Design: FAIR Data and Human-Centred AI Governance in CIRCMAN5.0  Technical blog post by Xgility Ltd (XGL)    CIRCMAN5.0 puts artificial intelligence into the hands of people who build, plan, and recycle photovoltaic products: AI-driven design tools, ML-assisted defect detection, and a human-in-the-loop recommendation engine for end-of-life recovery. An AI-aided framework is only as trustworthy as the

From Factory Floor to Digital Blueprint: Engineering the CIRCMAN5.0 Use-Case Scenarios  Technical blog post by Xgility Ltd (XGL)    How do you turn the everyday reality of four very different photovoltaic factories into a blueprint that AI engineers, digital twin developers, and data architects can actually build against? That was the challenge at the heart of Task 2.4, which Xgility led from the

Partner Introduction: Xgility Ltd — Bridging Research and Real-World Impact Based in Dublin, Ireland, Xgility Ltd (XGL) is a dynamic SME specialising in business transformation through technology and strategic agility. With deep cross-sector experience spanning finance, healthcare, retail, and technology, Xgility delivers end-to-end solutions in Software Development, Design Architecture, Research & Innovation, Research-to-Market Dissemination, Cybersecurity,

SUNAGE: Custom BIPV Solutions Where Solar Energy Meets Architecture Founded in 2007 in Ticino, Switzerland, SUNAGE began as a manufacturer of conventional photovoltaic modules. Over the years, the company has continuously evolved, first introducing colored photovoltaic panels and later specializing in advanced glass-glass solutions for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Today, SUNAGE is recognized for its

The Future of Data Space Tooling and AI Synergy The digital economy is bringing Common European Data Spaces and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the same operating environment. Training AI systems is a data-intensive, defining a clear need that data can be found, understood and used under clear conditions. This becomes challenging when the data is

Circman5.0. at the Circular Valley Convention 2026 On March 11 and 12, 2026, Green Deal Dataspace e. V. attended the Circular Valley Convention at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, one of Europe’s key platforms for the circular economy. Under the motto “Uniting Industries for a Circular Tomorrow,” the event brought together decision-makers and innovators from business,

Founded in 2009 in Avila, Spain, Onyx Solar is a global leader in photovoltaic glass solutions for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). With over 500 projects across 60 countries, Onyx harness sunlight to generate clean energy while enhancing the architectural needs as thermal insulation, acoustic control, or radiation filtering. Photovoltaic glass improves insulation and reduces HVAC (Heating,

J&G Engineering and Architecture Ltd. is a multidisciplinary company based in Cyprus, operating in the fields of engineering, architecture, landscape planning, and environmental design. The company works at the intersection of spatial planning, sustainability, and technical design, aiming to contribute to projects that support environmentally responsible development and the sustainable management of natural and built

Innovalia Association is a private and independent technological centre with a strong orientation towards industrial innovation, digital transformation and advanced support for small and medium sized enterprises. Its focus is on Industry 4.0, innovation services, and the translation of research and technological development into practical industrial uptake. Innovalia also has a strong European project background,

Technology Transfer System (TTS) is an Italian private company specialising in digital technologies for advanced and sustainable manufacturing. By developing and integrating solutions such as Digital Twins, artificial intelligence, and interoperable industrial data platforms, TTS helps industrial companies improve the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of their production systems. The company has extensive experience in European

The Green Deal Dataspace e. V. (GDDS) is an open, federated data ecosystem and internationally oriented, cross-domain data space. It enables users from all sectors to provide their own solutions or to access and use resources – especially data – for their own projects, with a focus on resilience and sustainability. The Green Deal Dataspace

For more than three decades, EXUS AI Labs has been at the forefront of European research and innovation. With a mission to design robust, trustworthy and human-centred AI solutions, the team brings together seasoned research engineers and consultants who specialise in harnessing the power of big data across sectors as diverse as energy, smart cities,

CETMA is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) that operates at the intersection of science, technology, and industry. Its mission is twofold: to generate new knowledge through research, and to translate that knowledge into practical technological solutions for companies and public institutions. Established in 1994, CETMA was founded under a joint agreement between ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies,

The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) is one of Europe’s leading research institutions in the fields of digital transformation, intelligent manufacturing, and cyber-physical systems. Based in Athens, Greece, ICCS operates as the research hub of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), one of the

The CIRCMAN5.0 project recently completed a two-part workshop series exploring the role Data Spaces could play in the circular development of photovoltaic (PV) panels. Held on May 29th and June 17th, 2025, the sessions focused first on introducing the concept and benefits of Data Spaces and then on examining the technical infrastructure. The events were

IFE, or the Institute for Energy Technology, is a Norwegian research institute that have been a frontrunner of energy research since 1948. At IFE, we build bridges between research, education and industry. We have extensive infrastructure and full-scale laboratories where theoretical models are transformed into commercial activities. Several of these laboratories are related to the

The Norwegian Solar Cell Conference (NSCC) (The Norwegian Solar Cell Conference (NSCC) 2025 was arranged in sunny Son.) is arranged yearly, and in 2025 it connected 120 professionals within the Norwegian community to present and discuss the status and role of PV in Norway and Europe. The conference contained two exciting days filled with presentations

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) is a public higher education institution recognized for its strong orientation toward applied research, innovation, and technology transfer. With a multidisciplinary approach and close collaboration with industry and institutions, SUPSI focuses on bridging academic knowledge with real-world impact, particularly in areas such as engineering,

Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) is a technical university, specializing in engineering, architecture, and industrial design. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, PoliMi actively collaborates with industry and academia to drive technological advancements. In the CIRCMAN5.0 project, PoliMi is responsible for conducting an in-depth literature review and state-of-the-art analysis, identifying best practices in sustainable manufacturing,