23rd EU PVSEC - The most inspiring platform for the global PV solar sector
Taking place from 1st to 5th September 2008 at the Feria Valencia in Spain, the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference will be the most important international Conference in the field of Photovoltaics.
The Conference will provide an excellent platform for dialogue and information exchange across the World. The ‘who is who’ of the PV solar branch will meet at Valencia to discuss the latest developments in science and industry.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Please find here the Programme Outline (pdf)
PROGRAMME
The five-day programme for the Conference will comprise:
- Plenary lectures focusing on the state-of-the-art and targets of PV
- Oral and poster presentations of specific research, development and demonstration projects, PV applications,
PV markets - Exhibition of PV products and services (1-4 Sept.)
- Fora and workshops on present-day PV issues
- Scientific tours and a social programme
- The 5th EPIA European PV Industry Forum
CONFERENCE SUBJECTS:
SUBJECT 1: ADVANCED PHOTOVOLTAICS
1.1 Fundamental Studies
Theoretical studies and visions, PV and hydrogen, measurement, simulation and experimental issues, standards and new equipment.
1.2 New Types of Cells and Modules
New materials (nano-technologies, dye sensitized cells, organic materials etc.), new substrates, new cell concepts, new types of interconnections, thermo-photovoltaics, LED-related issues.
1.3 Solar Cells, Modules and PV Systems for Space Applications
Materials and processing for very-high efficiency cells and modules for space applications (the family of III-V compounds stacks), heat evacuation issues. Stability and lifetime issues and reliability and performance of space systems.
1.4 Terrestrial Concentrator Systems
Materials and processing for very-high efficiency cells and modules for terrestrial applications, testing of cells, devices and system performance, tracking alignment and reliability.
SUBJECT 2: WAFER-BASED SILICON SOLAR CELLS AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
2.1. Silicon Feedstock, Crystallisation and Wafering
2.2. Mono- and Multicrystalline Silicon Cells and Materials, Processing Technology of Wafers, Sheets and Ribbons
2.3. Handling Issues and Manufacturing Automation
SUBJECT 3: THIN FILMS
Theoretical studies, preparation, material characterisation, manufacturing and industrialisation of:
3.1. Thin Film Crystalline Silicon
3.2 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon
3.3 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells
SUBJECT 4: COMPONENTS FOR PV SYSTEMS
4.1 PV Modules
Module design and manufacturing technology, measurements, testing, quality and safety issues, standardisation of PV modules, product life time, energy rating, cross fertilisation.
4.2 Balance of System Components
Inverter development, grid interfacing, storage systems, charge regulators, measurement equipment, development of standard products and their applications, mounting structures, cabling.
4.3 Engineering and System Integration
Measurement and testing of components, standardisation, performance analysis and simulation, developments of tracking components.
SUBJECT 5: PV SYSTEMS
5.1 Grid-connected Applications
Ground-mounted systems, technical and utility issues, aesthetical issues and landscape integration for ground-installed systems, success stories of projects.
5.2 PV Applications in the Built Environment
Cells and modules designed for applications in buildings (geometries, colours, materials, transparencies, dynamic behaviour, innovations in PV-lighting), visibility and aesthetics, cost aspects and markets, rooftops and façades.
5.3 PV Off-grid Applications
Stand-alone and hybrid systems, minigrids, PV for IT communication and education, PV for the rural and urban areas of developing nations, co-operations and transfer of technologies.
SUBJECT 6: PV DEPLOYMENT
6.1 PV Markets
International, National and Regional support strategies and policies, International, National and State programmes and their effects, economy of scale: past and future, long-term projections of national and world markets, R&D strategies and programmes.
6.2 PV as Enabling Technology
Economics and cost development, financing and investment, licensing, solar entrepreneurship, education and training, job-creation, energy pay-back time, recycling and externalities, socio-economic issues, environmental issues.
If you have any questions concerning the Conference, please contact WIP-Renewable Energies: pv.conference@wip-munich.de
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