Twinning for excellence in TEsting new generation PV: Long-term STAbility and field REliability

TESTARE aims to stimulate excellence and innovation capacity at the DegradationLab of University of Cyprus (UCY) in the topic of new generation PV technologies, particularly perovskite-based solar PV devices, from the perspective of long-term stability and field reliability testing.




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TESTARE News

Research Exchange visit and training of imec researcher at...

07 Jun 2026

We look forward to welcoming to our UCY lab Mr Sujith Vishwanathreddy, a researcher from imec, to perform experimental partial shading studies together with our team in UCY. The main aim is to gain an understanding and to evaluate the performance of ...

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Research Exchange visit and training of UCY researcher in ...

18 May 2026

Our 8th research exchange and training as part of the TESTARE Project took place in May 2026. Mr. Sumeet Mujumdar, a researcher from University of Cyprus, visited imec at EnergyVille in Genk for training on lamination of perovskite based mini-modules...

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TESTARE Online Networking Event Strengthens Cyprus–Israe...

27 Apr 2026

On 27 April 2026, the TESTARE project successfully hosted an online networking event aimed at strengthening collaboration between Cyprus and Israel in the fields of energy and sustainability. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders...

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TESTARE project

A new partnership that brings together four countries, Cyprus, Belgium, Germany and Israel has been launched for the implementation of a new project with the acronym «TESTARE» and entitled «Twinning for excellence in TEsting new generation PV: Long-term STAbility and field REliability». The Coordinator is the DegradationLab, a new research strategic unit of the PV Technology Laboratory which is an integral part of the FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Cyprus.


Upcoming Events

TESTARE Future PV2 Workshop - 29 June 2026

29 Jun 2026

The TESTARE Project is pleased to announce the upcoming Future PV2 Workshop, taking place on 29 June 2026 in a hybrid format at the University of Cyprus in Nicosia, Cyprus.

The workshop will bring together experts from academia, industry, and research organisations to explore emerging photovoltaic (PV) technologies, discuss innovation pathways, and exchange knowledge on the future of sustainable energy solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading researchers and stakeholders working across the renewable energy and photovoltaic sectors.

Event details:
Date: Monday, 29 June 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 (EEST)
Format: Hybrid Event
Location: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

Agenda
The workshop agenda will be published shortly and will include keynote presentations, expert discussions, and networking opportunities focused on next-generation PV technologies and sustainability.

We look forward to welcoming participants to the Future PV2 Workshop and fostering discussions that support innovation, collaboration, and the transition towards clean and sustainable energy systems.

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