European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition(EU PVSEC) 2015

TOPIC 1:
New Materials and Concepts for Solar Cells and Modules

1.1 Fundamental Material Studies
Theoretical studies and visions, new measurement techniques and equipment including standards, modelling and simulation, PV and hydrogen generation.

1.2 New Materials and Concepts for Cells
Nanotechnologies and quantum effects, new cell concepts, new substrates, thermophotovoltaics.

1.3 New Materials and Concepts for Modules
New module concepts, incl. embedded power electronic or storage options, interconnections and encapsulation.

TOPIC 2:
Wafer-Based Silicon Solar Cells and Materials Technology

2.1 Silicon Feedstock, Crystallisation and Wafering
Novel and advanced production technologies for silicon, ingots and wafers, solar grade silicon properties and specifications, testing, performance, costs. Impact of crystallisation parameters and of residual defects and impurities.

2.2 Silicon Solar Cell Improvements
Device concepts and processes for wafers and foils, advanced solar cell architectures for higher efficiency, new process and materials for junction formation, passivation and metallisation.

2.3 Silicon Solar Cell Characterisation and Modelling
Measurement and modelling of novel cell concepts (e.g. busbarless and rear-contact), lifetime prediction and definition.

2.4 Manufacturing Issues and Processing
Novel manufacturing solutions, handling and automation, traceability, wafer sorting and cell performance prediction.

TOPIC 3:
Thin Film Solar Cells and Modules

3.1 Silicon-based Thin Film and Silicon-Heterojunction Solar Cells and Modules
Theoretical studies, process technologies for silicon-based thin film and silicon-heterojunction materials, solar cells, and modules, characterisation and standardised measurements.

3.2 CdTe, CIS and Related Ternary and Quaternary Thin Film Solar Cells and Modules
Theoretical studies, process technologies for thin film CdTe, CIS and related solar cells and modules, characterisation of materials and devices, manufacturing and up-scaling technologies, testing, performance.

3.3 Perovskites, Organic PV and hybrid devices
Perovskite materials and devices, polymer PV and other organic materials and devices, dye-sensitised cells and modules, hybrid devices: preparation methods, material properties, device performance, stability aspects.

TOPIC 3:
Thin Film Solar Cells and Modules

3.1 Silicon-based Thin Film and Silicon-Heterojunction Solar Cells and Modules
Theoretical studies, process technologies for silicon-based thin film and silicon-heterojunction materials, solar cells, and modules, characterisation and standardised measurements.

3.2 CdTe, CIS and Related Ternary and Quaternary Thin Film Solar Cells and Modules
Theoretical studies, process technologies for thin film CdTe, CIS and related solar cells and modules, characterisation of materials and devices, manufacturing and up-scaling technologies, testing, performance.

3.3 Perovskites, Organic PV and hybrid devices
Perovskite materials and devices, polymer PV and other organic materials and devices, dye-sensitised cells and modules, hybrid devices: preparation methods, material properties, device performance, stability aspects.

TOPIC 5:
Operations, Performance and Reliability of Photovoltaics (from Cells to Systems)

5.1 Operation of PV Systems and Plants
Planning, solar resource assessment, installation, grid interfacing, auxiliary grid services, cost analyses, monitoring, meteorological forecasting, solar radiation measurements, simulation tools, system failure analysis, life cycle analysis of plants, operation and maintenance, availability of systems, system reliability and lessons learned, operational safety.

5.2 Balance of System Components
Inverters and grid interfacing, power optimisers, monitoring systems, batteries, charge regulators, safety switch, measurements and testing (according to current and future standards), mounting structures, trackers, cabling, regulations.

5.3 PV Modules
Correlation between standard testing (according to current and future standards) and field performance of modules, module testing, product life time, aging, non-standardised and standardised measurements and testing, energy rating. Performance and reliability of solar cells. Behaviour analysis of PV solar cells in modules, metastabilities, degradation e.g. PID, moisture susceptibility, diffusion, electromigration, reverse-bias behaviours.

5.4 Quality and Sustainability in Manufacturing and Recycling
Novel manufacturing technologies, adaptation of module design to different climates and impact to manufacturing, economics of integrated fab concepts, module design and manufacturing technology, quality and traceability of processes and materials, quality requirements for materials and safety issues; sustainability aspects of materials in cells, modules, and system components, recycling and waste management, water use, CO2 footprint.

TOPIC 6:
PV Applications

6.1 PV as Part of the Energy System
Integrated supply-demand concepts with electrical heating/cooling, heat pumps, demand side management and electromobility; PV as part of sustainable buildings and cities; ICT integration aspects; other applications e.g. hydrogen generation, thermal PV collectors, AC modules, energy management systems, PV and lighting.

6.2 PV in Architecture and as Building Material
Photovoltaics in buildings: architectural design and visions, net zero energy building design, urban & landscape design, public acceptance, building and environment regulations.
Technical aspects: characterising PV products for buildings e.g. electric and thermal performance, safety aspects including fire resistance, water tightness, mounting structures, compliance with building codes.

6.3 PV Applications Without a Centralised Grid
Stand-alone and hybrid systems, minigrids (AC and DC), PV for communication, lighting, rural electrification, water supply and PV as an enabler for local development.

TOPIC 7:
PV - A Major Electricity Source

7.1 PV in the Electricity Markets
PV and the electrification of our society; grid management issues: transmission and distribution systems, operator issues, infrastructure requirements, storage, management and control systems; combination with other electricity sources; national and European regulations and strategies; electricity market design.

7.2 PV Business Opportunities
Market assessment and projections, financing and investment (from roof top to utility scale), economics and levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for despatchable power (e.g. demand response), new business models, power purchase agreements (PPA’s).

7.3 PV Globalisation, Policies and Administrative Issues
Relevance of PV for society, awareness campaigns, communication methods and tools, education and training, job creation and globalization; R&D strategies and programmes, international cooperation and partnerships, market policies.

The Conference subjects have been further developed and structured; covering the entire range of PV research, technologies and applications, and focusing on the most recent scientific, technological and market-related trends. As a global PV community member, you are invited to submit your abstract and become an integral part of the leading PV solar energy event in 2015.

All authors wishing to contribute to the EU PVSEC 2015 Conference Programme and to present their latest scientific and technological results to PV specialists and decision makers from around the world are invited to submit their abstract by 16 February 2015.

• Conference Topics
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• Application for the EU PVSEC Student Awards
• Application for Peer Review Process

How to get the EU PVSEC Conference Proceedings

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