History
1978
Before the company was founded, a small team was already designing and building solar simulators. Some of the first purchase orders date back to 1978 and were typed on a typewriter.
1983 - BelVal is Founded
Belval was established by Pierre Beljean in Valangin, a small village in le Val-de-Ruz near Neuchâtel, in a small house that used to be a water mill.
The name comes from the founder's surname "Beljean" and "Val" from "Val-de-Ruz."
At the time, BelVal specialized in producing measurement equipment, including solar simulators.
Novel Designs
Numerous Solar Metrology systems in use globally today draw inspiration from Pasan's developments.
1985 - BV 21 Flash Pilot
Some of the flash designs were hand-drawn at the time.
2007 - BelVal is acquired by 3S
As Solar is picking up speed, a consolidation period happens in Switzerland where BelVel gets acquired by 3S, Swiss Solar Systems. in 2010, 3S will be acquired by Meyer Burger.
2025 - Avalon ST Acquire Pasan
Facing challenges, Meyer Burger seeks to divest its remaining businesses, leading to Pasan's acquisition by Avalon and marking a new era for both companies.
