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RECAP – EU PVSEC 2025

Conference 22–26 September
Exhibition 22–24 September
BEC – Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Bilbao, Spain

The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) successfully concluded at the BEC – Bilbao Exhibition Centre, hosting over 1600 experts from 61 countries between 22–26 September 2025. The event showcased over 1000 presentations on the latest innovations, reinforcing its status as the premier platform for photovoltaic research and collaboration.

Press Release

The EU PVSEC 2025 Concludes with Groundbreaking Innovations in PV and Sets the Stage for Rotterdam 2026

  • Key Advances in Solar Energy Technology
  • Session Recordings Available for Three Months
  • Next Chapter in PV Innovation in Rotterdam
  • Technical Highlights of the EU PVSEC 2025
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    Event Highlights and Key Takeaways

    We thank the Highlights Committee, composed of selected members of the Scientific Committee, for providing a comprehensive summary of the findings and state of the art research that were delivered during this year´s event. Key highlights may be found in the dedicated highlights presentation held by Technical Programme Chair Dr Robert P. Kenny, European Commission – JRC.

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    The EU PVSEC 2025 highlights committee

    A. M. Gracia Amillo, FUNDACION CENER, Sarriguren, Spain
    C. del Cañizo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
    C. Agraffeil, CEA / INES, Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
    E. Voroshazi, Head of PV Module Process Laboratory, CEA, Le Bourget-Du-Lac France
    F. Schindler, Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany
    H. Ossenbrink, Band Gap, Germany
    I. Gordon, imec, Leuven, Belgium
    M. Topič, Head of Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
    R. Kenny, European Commission Joint Research Centre, Directorate for Energy and Transport and Climate, Ispra, Italy
    S. Nowak, Managing Director of NET Nowak Energy & Technology, St. Ursen, Switzerland
    T. Barnes, NREL - National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA
    V. Bermudez Benito, Senior Research Director of the Energy Center at QEERI, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
    W.C. Sinke, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    J. Bergmiller, Managing Director Events & Knowledge Transfer, WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany
    S. Leanza, Marketing and PR Manager, WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany
    J. de Gregorio, Conference Director & Scientific Coordinator EU PVSEC , WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany

    The EU PVSEC 2025 highlights committee

    A. M. Gracia Amillo, FUNDACION CENER, Sarriguren, Spain
    C. del Cañizo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
    C. Agraffeil, CEA / INES, Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
    E. Voroshazi, Head of PV Module Process Laboratory, CEA, Le Bourget-Du-Lac France
    F. Schindler, Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany
    H. Ossenbrink, Band Gap, Germany
    I. Gordon, imec, Leuven, Belgium
    M. Topič, Head of Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
    R. Kenny, European Commission Joint Research Centre, Directorate for Energy and Transport and Climate, Ispra, Italy
    S. Nowak, Managing Director of NET Nowak Energy & Technology, St. Ursen, Switzerland
    T. Barnes, NREL - National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA
    V. Bermudez Benito, Senior Research Director of the Energy Center at QEERI, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
    W.C. Sinke, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    J. Bergmiller, Managing Director Events & Knowledge Transfer, WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany
    S. Leanza, Marketing and PR Manager, WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany
    J. de Gregorio, Conference Director & Scientific Coordinator EU PVSEC , WIP Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany

    Programme 2025

    Take a look at the diverse and inspiring programme that defined the EU PVSEC 2025.

    Programme 2025
    Conference
    Opening Session
    Plenaries
    Panel Discussions
    Parallel Events
    Industry Summit
    Networking
    Technical Tour
    PV Academy
    Webinar with EASE

    Online Platform

    Curious to explore the detailed content? Access the EU PVSEC Online Platform, where all session recordings are available for three months after the event.

    If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, it’s not too late – purchase an online ticket and dive into this innovative material at your own pace.

    go to online platform

    Conference Programme 2025

    The Conference Programme is structured in plenary, oral and visual presentations and is divided into topics. It includes as well round tables which aim to serve as exchange sessions promoting the active discussion among key panellists and with the audience on hot topics on particular themes.

    download programme (pdf)

    Networking and Connections

    The EU PVSEC 2025 provided unmatched networking opportunities to all participants, fostering collaboration, sharing ideas and building lasting connections.

    Becquerel Prize Award

    A highlight of the event was the presentation of the prestigious Becquerel Prize to Ms Walburga Hemetsberger for being one of the most important ambassadors for solar energy in Europe.

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    Student Awards

    To encourage high-quality work amongst young researchers, the EU PVSEC Student Awards are delivered in recognition of the most remarkable and outstanding research work in the field of PV.

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    Poster Awards

    The Poster Awards are an important part of the conference, where all visual presentations are evaluated and judged based on structure, presentation and scientific contribution to select those that excel in their topics.

    We would like to emphasise that the posters are an equally important part of the conference programme.

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