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European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) is an international scientific conference and industry exhibition in the solar energy industry. The event covers developments in different aspects of photovoltaics, including science, technology, systems, finance, policies, and markets.[4] The conference topics include the spectrum of photovoltaics value chain, such as policy considerations and foundational aspects.[5]

European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
StatusActive
GenreConference, exhibition
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Europe
Years active41
Founded1977; 47 years ago (1977)[1]
Most recentEU PVSEC 2023
Next eventEU PVSEC 2024
Participants2000-4000[2][3]
AreaPhotovoltaics
Organized byWIP Renewable Energies
PeopleDiana Ürge-Vorsatz
Martin Green
MemberEuropean Commission
Websiteeupvsec.org

EU PVSEC is one of the three hosts of the quadrennial World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC), along with the IEEE's PVSC on the USA side and PVSEC on the Asia-Pacific side.[6]

Conference Topics

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The technical programme of the conference is coordinated by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and is structured on the following 5 topics:[7]

  • Silicon Materials and Cells
  • Thin Films and New Concepts
  • Photovoltaic Modules and BoS Components
  • PV Systems Engineering, Integrated/Applied PV
  • PV in the Energy Transition

Prizes and Awards

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The list of the prizes and awards that are delivered during the EU PVSEC:

Becquerel Prize

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Main article: Becquerel Prize

The Alexandre Edmond Becquerel Prize is granted by the European Commission as a highlight of the Opening Ceremony of the EU PVSEC,[8] in the purpose of honouring outstanding and major contributions in photovoltaic solar electricity.[9] The prize is named after Edmond Becquerel, French physicist who created the world's first photovoltaic cell. It has been awarded since 1989.[8]

Notable recipients of the prize over the years include Roger Van Overstraeten (1989), Werner H. Bloss (1991), Antonio Luque (1992), Adolf Goetzberger (1997), Joachim Luther (2005), Arvind Victor Shah (2007), Mechtild Rothe (2008), Andres Cuevas (2015), Henry Snaith (2020), and Daniel Lincot [fr] (2024), among others.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About". eupvsec.org. EU PVSEC. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. ^ "EU PVSEC 2023 Wraps Up – Innovations are a Decisive Factor in the Global PV Race". The European Solar PV Industry Alliance. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  3. ^ Mints, Paula (November–December 2008). "EU PVSEC: a review". Renewable Energy Focus. 9 (6): 50–52. Bibcode:2008REneF...9...50.. doi:10.1016/S1755-0084(08)70067-X. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  4. ^ Kenny, Robert; Serra, João M. (24 June 2022). "EU PVSEC 2021: state of the art and developments for photovoltaics at the forefront". EPJ Photovoltaics. 13 (E1): E1. Bibcode:2022EPJPv..13E...1K. doi:10.1051/epjpv/2022011. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  5. ^ Kenny, Robert (10 May 2022). "Photovoltaics in 2021". Solar RRL. 6 (5). doi:10.1002/solr.202200288. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  6. ^ "About". wcpec-8.com. WCPEC-8. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  7. ^ "41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition". EU Science Hub – Joint Research Centre. European Commission. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  8. ^ a b Luther, Joachim (April 2018). "Introduction from the Chairman of the Becquerel Prize Committee" (PDF). The Becquerel Prize. Freiburg. pp. 6–7. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  9. ^ "The Becquerel Prize" (PDF). Becquerel Prize. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Previous Becquerel Prize Winners". Becquerel Prize. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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