Conference Subjects
SUBJECT 1:
ADVANCED PHOTOVOLTAICS: NEW CONCEPTS AND ULTRA-HIGH EFFICIENCY
- 1.1 Fundamental Studies
Theoretical studies and visions, new measurement techniques and equipment including standards, modelling and simulation, PV and hydrogen. - 1.2 New Materials, Cells and Modules
Nanotechnologies and quantum effects, new cell and module concepts, new substrates, interconnections and encapsulation, thermo-photovoltaics, LED-related issues. - 1.3 Organic-based PV
Polymer PV and hybrid approaches, dye-sensitized cells and modules, carbon nanotubes and other use of organic materials, stability aspects. - 1.4 Solar Cells, Modules and PV Systems for Space Applications
Materials and processing for very-high efficiency (III-V) space cells and modules, thin-film alternatives, issues related to heat evacuation, stability and lifetime, reliability and performance. - 1.5 Terrestrial Concentrator Systems
Materials and processing for very-high efficiency cells and modules for terrestrial applications, alignment, measurements of cells, devices and system performance including standards, tracking and reliability.
SUBJECT 2:
WAFER-BASED SILICON SOLAR CELLS AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
- 2.1 Silicon Feedstock, Crystallisation and Wafering
Efficient production technologies for silicon and wafers, solar grade silicon properties and specs, testing, performance, costs.
- 2.2 Mono- and Multicrystalline Silicon Materials and Cells
Device concepts and processes for wafers, sheets and ribbons, measurements and modelling.
- 2.3 Manufacturing Issues and Processing
Handling and automation, in-line monitoring, safety, waste treatment, economies of scale.
SUBJECT 3:
THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS
- 3.1 Thin Film Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells and Wafer Equivalents
Theoretical studies, process technologies for thin film crystalline silicon materials and solar cells, characterisation, manufacturing and up-scaling technologies, testing, performance. - 3.2 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Theoretical studies, process technologies for amorphous and microcrystalline silicon cells and modules, characterisation, aspects of high volume and large area production, testing, performance. - 3.3 CIS and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Solar Cells
Theoretical studies, process technologies for thin film CIS and related solar cells and modules, characterisation of materials and devices, manufacturing and up-scaling technologies, testing, performance, recycling. - 3.4 CdTe Solar Cells
Theoretical studies, process technologies for CdTe solar cells and modules, characterization of materials and devices, manufacturing and up-scaling technologies, testing, performance, recycling. - 3.5 Manufacturing Issues and Processing
Handling and automation, in-line monitoring, safety, waste treatment, economies of scale.
SUBJECT 4:
COMPONENTS FOR PV SYSTEMS
- 4.1 PV Modules
Module design and manufacturing technology, measurements,
testing, energy rating, quality and safety, standardisation, product life time. - 4.2 Balance of System Components, Storage
Inverters and grid interfacing, batteries, charge regulators, mounting structures, trackers, cabling, measurements and testing, standardisation, and regulations. - 4.3 PV System Engineering, Standards, Socio-economic Aspects, and Sustainability
System design, engineering, integration, performance analysis and simulation, standardisation, socio-economic analyses (e.g. internal and external costs & benefits), sustainability issues (e.g. energy pay-back time, materials usage, recycling).
SUBJECT 5:
PV SYSTEMS
- 5.1 Large PV Power Plants and High Penetration of Distri-buted PV: System Aspects and Grid Integration
Planning, installation and grid interfacing, auxiliary grid services, monitoring and performance, aesthetics and landscape integration, cost analyses, success stories of projects and lessons learned. - 5.2 Smart Grids, Intelligent Metering, and Related Issues
TSO / DSO issues, components for intelligent metering, energy demand assessment, national programmes on this topic, infrastructure (storage, management and control systems, etc.), other applications and concepts (e-Mobility), economics. - 5.3 PV Components for Buildings, PV Integration in Buildings
PV in urban planning, cells and modules designed for applications in buildings and other objects (geometry, transparency, materials), visibility and aesthetics, dynamic behaviour, monitoring and performance, cost analyses, user aspects, standards and regulations. - 5.4 Off-grid Applications
Stand-alone and hybrid systems, storage systems, minigrids, PV for communication, lighting, etc.
SUBJECT 6:
PV TAKING OFF: LARGE-SCALE DEPLOYMENT
- 6.1 Markets for Large-scale PV
Market strategies and market projections, financing and investment, large-scale PV implementation. - 6.2 Awareness, Communication, Education and Training
Awareness campaigns, communication methods and tools, education and training.
- 6.3 Programmes, Policies and Economics; National and International Initiatives Globally
International, national and regional support strategies, policies and programmes and their impact, economics and cost development, R&D strategies and programmes, international cooperation, PV for developing nations.
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