Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Yi Hou

Founder/Chairman

Singfilm Solar Pte.Ltd.

Singapore, Singapore

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Singfilm Solar Pte.Ltd.

Singfilm Solar Pte.Ltd.

Start-ups and scale-ups

Singapore, Singapore

At Singfilm Solar Pte. Ltd., we are committed to transforming the energy landscape through innovative solar solutions. Our team specializes in designing and implementing cutting-edge solar technology tailored to meet the needs of businesses and communities alike. We believe in harnessing the sun's power to create sustainable energy options that reduce carbon footprints and promote environmental responsibility. Join us in our mission to drive the transition to renewable energy and create a brighter, greener future for all.
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About me

Dr. Yi Hou is the Founder and Chairman of Singfilm Solar, a pioneering company at the forefront of perovskite solar technology. With a 15MW Phase-1 production line in Singapore, Singfilm has achieved a production capacity of several million solar cell units per year, ensuring cost-effective scalability through its proprietary continuous fabrication technology.

Under his leadership, Singfilm collaborates with diverse industries—including retail (indoor applications), IoT, smart home, consumer electronics, aerospace, portable PV, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (VIPV), and large-scale solar farms—to accelerate the transition to clean energy. By leveraging high-efficiency, customizable, and scalable perovskite solar solutions, Singfilm is transforming energy adoption across various sectors and geographies.

As a Presidential Young Professor at the National University of Singapore, Yi Hou is a globally recognized leader in solar energy research. His groundbreaking work has earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including:

  • MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 (Asia Pacific)

  • IUMRS-ICEM 2024 Young Scientist Award

  • AIChE SLS Outstanding Young Faculty Award

  • Solarbe Global Award

  • Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher

Singfilm Solar is redefining the solar industry by bridging cutting-edge perovskite technology with real-world applications, making sustainable energy solutions more accessible, efficient, and scalable for a global market.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

09:45 - 10:30

Eureka Academy: Network Projects and Globalstars

Location:Eureka Academy - Room 17

Accessing flexible funding for international R&D: a technology and global focus.