The January issue of “FotoVolt” is online. Check it out on page 22 the “2024 Excellence Brands” in PV products, bringing the results of the annual FotoVolt survey that highlights the best-regarded brands among specifiers and specialized users. See on page 46 the article “Recent research on photovoltaic module failures”, showing that at the Jülich Research Center in Germany, the performance of backsheets, a key element in maintaining long-term operation of photovoltaic modules, has been extensively investigated and forms a solid database. Furthermore, on page 58, the article “Integration of a photovoltaic solar plant into a biomass thermoelectric plant”, analyzing a case in which photovoltaic technology became an option to correct or alleviate deficits in electrical power generation due to the lack of biomass. This issue also brings the new “DC fuses for PV systems” buyer’s guide and update “PV engineering and technical services companies” directory.