Augsburg, Germany – May 7, 2025 – AESOLAR, a German Tier 1 photovoltaic manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, proudly announces that its Horizon series photovoltaic modules have officially received the prestigious DIBt certification, marking AESOLAR as the first and only Tier 1 PV company in the industry to attain this distinguished approval. The certification was issued by the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) under the approval number Z-70.3-308, covering both a General Building Approval (abZ) and a General Design Certification (aBG).

What Is DIBt Certification and Why It Matters

The DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik) is Germany’s national authority for evaluating construction products and techniques. DIBt certification ensures photovoltaic modules used in overhead structures, such as solar carports, pergolas, and BIPV roofing systems, meet rigorous German standards for structural integrity, fire resistance, material durability, and safety in overhead applications. Since PV modules are considered “non-regulated construction products” in Germany, they require a specific approval and test to be legally used in load-bearing or overhead installations. DIBt’s general building and type approvals (abZ/aBG) are the highest benchmarks for compliance in this domain.

With the issuance of approval number Z-70.3-308, AESOLAR’s Horizon series is now certified for overhead installation, ensuring full compliance with German building regulations.

Horizon Series – Beyond the Carport

AESOLAR’s Horizon Series, the certified product line under approval number Z-70.3-308, includes models AE CMD-108BDS and AE CMD-144BDS. The ultra-durable bifacial glass-glass module are designed not only for carports, but also for a wide range of overhead structures, including solar roofs, walkways, and agricultural applications. Key features include:

• Efficiency up to 22.31%

• Operating range: -40°C to +85°C with class 4 hail resistance

• Bifacial, glass-glass module with 8% light transparency

• Up to 30-year product warranty

• German Quality Standards for dualbility and reliability

These attributes make Horizon an ideal choice for combining clean energy generation with modern structural design — now with the regulatory backing of DIBt.

AESOLAR has consistently led with quality and innovation. As a 16-time included BloombergNEF Tier 1 manufacturer and German enterprise with a two-decade legacy in solar manufacturing, achieving the DIBt certification reinforces AESOLAR’s commitment to offering not only high-performance solar technology, but also code-compliant building solutions.

With the DIBt overhead approval for the Horizon Series, AESOLAR is now ready to support the future of overhead solar integration across Europe—partnering with architects, developers, and EPCs to bring visionary structures to life.

For more information about AESOLAR’s Horizon modules, visit: Horizon Page

To verify the DIBt approval: www.dibt.de