SPS has consistently championed an open technology system and fostered a robust ecosystem for perovskite industrialization. Since initiating the Perovskite Industry Pioneers Forum two years ago, we have actively expanded its reach, embracing greater diversity and inclusivity. Here, “diversity ” refers to different technology pathways and material processes. At this year’s SNEC SPS Perovskite Pioneers Forum, we are again introducing new initiatives by inviting scientists, product experts, and entrepreneurs from Europe, Japan, and other countries. They will actively bring international perspectives and differentiated veiwpoints. The exchange of these fresh voices and diverse technical approaches will be particularly inspiring. Moreover, we see significant progress in perovskite research worldwide, and perovskite industrialization is accelerating globally. Scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors in the US, Europe, and Japan place greater emphasis on the reliability and practicality of perovskite products, rather than prioritizing short-term efficiency breakthroughs.

In this special report, we feature Dr. Florian Hilt from France IPVF. IPVF has purchased SPS’s core coating, drying, and other integrated equipment sets. These have already undergone rigorous acceptance testing at SPS Suzhou factory and are now preparing for shipment to Paris.

Dr. Florian Hilt holds a Ph. D in Electrical Engineering from Paul Sabatier University-Toulouse III, where he researched thin-film deposition for durability. Subsequently, he joined Standford University as a Research Scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, working on projects related to energy(photovoltaics), electronics (flexible displays), and aerospace/automotive applications (nanocomposites).  In 2018, he joined TotalEnergies, leading photovoltaic and cells projects in collaboration with sereral affiliates.

For the past six years, Florian Hilt has served as Deputy Chief Project Officer and Industralization Lead at IPVF. In this role, he drives the transition of next-generation photovoltaic technologies (expecially perovskite solar cells) from lab-scale research to industrial applications. He oversees the development of IPVF’s pilot line capabilities and scales up innovations to accelerate the deployment of industrial perovskite photovoltaics.

Based in the Paris region, IPVF (https://www.ipvf.fr/en/) is a European leader in next-generation solar technologies. We combine world-class scientific research with a robust industrialization strategy, accelerating the development and market deployment of high-performance photovoltaic solutions—with a strong focus on perovskite materials.

At the crossroads of deeptech innovation and commercial application, IPVF brings together over 150 researchers, engineers, and technicians on an 8,000 m² cutting-edge platform in the heart of the Paris-Saclay innovation hub. Our site is equipped with more than 100 advanced instruments and features a unique pilot line in Europe for manufacturing prototype perovskite solar panels, enabling rapid scaling from lab to industrial formats.

Backed by major industrial and academic partners—EDF, TotalEnergies, Air Liquide, Voltec Solar, CNRS, École Polytechnique, Horiba, and Riber—IPVF is uniquely positioned to：

• Resolve critical technological bottlenecks for commercial viability of perovskite PV
• Conduct integrated techno-economic and life-cycle analyses to guide market strategies
• Advance materials and interface characterization for next-gen PV device integration
• Lead in energy yield modeling and AI-driven materials discovery

By bridging scientific excellence with industrial relevance, IPVF plays a central role in strengthening Europe’s energy development and powering the transition to a decarbonized future.

Let's look forward to the SNEC SPS Perovskite International Forum on June 12, 2025, , InterContinental Grand Ballroom 2.