With just one week away, the EU PVSEC 2025 is ready to welcome the global PV community to Bilbao.

Don’t miss this final chance to register and take part in a week full of science, innovation and exchange that will shape the future of solar energy.

The EU PVSEC 2025 will begin on Monday, 22 September, with an opening session that sets the tone for the entire week. Kicking off with the scientific plenary “PV Everywhere”, the session will be followed by the prestigious Becquerel Prize Award, honouring Walburga Hemetsberger (SolarPower Europe) for her remarkable efforts in advancing Europe’s PV industry.

A warm welcome will then be extended by General Chair Carlos del Cañizo and Jon de Gregorio (WIP Renewable Energies), before official addresses from representatives of the Basque and Spanish Government.

The session continues with a keynote speech on the 'Dual Face of Global Solar Growth', which will open the stage for a panel discussion on 'Solar in Turbulent Times: Global Dynamics and the Way Forward'. Here, perspectives from Europe, China, India, North America, and Spain will meet in dialogue. Different realities, different challenges, but one common goal: building a resilient solar future together.

Throughout the week, the conference programme will unfold across more than 1,100 scientific presentations, covering the full spectrum of PV research and innovation.

Silicon materials and cells remain a central focus, with record-breaking efficiencies edging ever closer to theoretical limits, consolidating their role as the backbone of the PV industry. Thin-film technologies and new device concepts promise to push beyond these limits, with perovskites and tandem structures drawing particular attention. At the module level, reliability and performance take centre stage, offering insights into scaling, durability, and technical solutions for long-term sustainability. Photovoltaic systems are explored in all their diversity, from building integration to agri-PV, from space applications to green hydrogen production. And with PV now covering over 10% of global electricity demand, discussions on its role in the energy transition delve into flexibility, grid integration, economics, recycling, and circularity. 

Complementing the scientific programme are 17 Parallel Events organised by partner institutions and dedicated industry sessions in the Industry Forum, ensuring a rich exchange between research, policy, and industry throughout the week.

For the first time in more than four decades, we are breaking tradition by announcing the next host city before this year’s conference even begins.

By sharing the news early, we want to give our community the chance to plan ahead, to shape future collaborations, and to make the most of the networking opportunities in Bilbao.

After 2025, our journey continues in a forward-looking city at the heart of Europe…
Mark your calendars for 14–18 September 2026 and join us in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

If you want to contribute to the EU PVSEC, there are many ways to do so: