Welcome to our last preview of the EU PVSEC plenary talks, which we want to continue with a glance at those scheduled for Friday. Friday morning is a kind of 'wrap-up' where the collective photovoltaic knowledge presented throughout the week is presented against the background of the ever-closer major energy source of the world. In the last plenary session of the conference, we cover the pressing issues when it comes to truly terawatt scale PV production: the topic 'Flexibility and Sustainability' addresses both the challenge of integrating PV into a conventional energy system (or vice-versa?) as well as possible material problems, either because of scarcity or the place of PV products in the circular economy.

The plenary session starts at 10:30 with an invited presentation on 'PV Plus Storage as a Flexibility Enabler of the Energy System'. Gerd Heilscher of Technische Hochschule Ulm in Germany will explain how important PV storage will be to harden our energy system for times of low sunshine and less wind. Current market conditions make storage systems also an attractive business case for…

Plenary Summary by
Heinz Ossenbrink
Former European Commission Joint Research Centre

This is your last chance to secure your ticket for this year’s extraordinary Conference Dinner, taking place on Wednesday 24 September, at the world-famous Guggenheim Museum.

Starting at 19:30, participants will enjoy exclusive access to dedicated museum rooms, followed by a menu crafted by renowned chef Josean Alija, honoured with one Michelin Star and three Suns in the Repsol Guide. The Conference Dinner is one of the true networking highlights of the week, offering an intimate and relaxed atmosphere for meaningful exchange, all set in an inspiring venue with cuisine that speaks to the soul. 

Convenient shuttle buses will take participants directly from the conference venue to the museum. We warmly invite you to join us for this special evening.

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The EU PVSEC is just around the corner, and if you haven’t secured your ticket yet, we encourage you to register soon. Be part of the global PV community gathering to exchange knowledge, connect with peers, and explore the latest innovations shaping the solar sector.

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