Workshop on analytical tools for PV, October 29th - November 4th, 2012

A time resolved X-ray tomography by Paul H. Kamm, HZB, has won the second prize in this year’s competition. It shows a 3D snapshot of a laser welding process. Among the 20 most beautiful images is also a microscopy image of a solar cell by Yannic Kerkhoff and Daniel Abou Ras, HZB.

The world’s first Pan-African Architecture Biennale took place this September in Nairobi, Kenya. People from the worlds of architecture, art, academia and politics from 54 African countries and the diaspora had travelled to Nairobi to exchange ideas on traditional and contemporary building methods, materials, experiences and projects. Samira Aden co-organised this biennial as lead curator. We spoke to her about it.

On 7 September 2026, BESSY II was set into operation after a four-week shutdown. BESSY II is scheduled to resume full user operation on 22 September.