INDUSTRY SUMMIT PROGRAMME
23 - 25 September 2024
In addition to the scientific conference, the Industry Summit enhances the programme by bringing together a series of sessions relevant to the industry. It covers company presentations, roundtable discussions and presentations on the latest developments in the industrial sector.
Overview on Industry Summit 2024
Opening Industry Summit - European PV Manufacturing in stormy times – will we see the tide turning any time soon?
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The European Union is determined to re-shore solar manufacturing to Europe. Solar is clearly one of the key green technologies European policy makers are putting in the focus. The European Solar PV Industry Alliance, the Net Zero Industry Act and other measures should make sure industrial value creating is again happening at a substantial scale in Europe. However, the market has seen European manufacturers disappearing in the last months – but also others are confident of being able to scale up. 23 Member States have been committing to supporting manufacturers. Where do we stand now? What else does it need to get projects over the line?
Global Perspectives on Solar PV Manufacturing: Time-to-market, Costs and Technology Transfer in USA, India, and Europe
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Expanding solar PV manufacturing is marked by a dynamic interplay of challenges and opportunities across regions like India, the USA, and Europe. Speed-to-market is critical amidst competitive pressures, yet hindered by regulatory complexities, supply chain disruptions, and varying economic conditions. Cost dynamics, encompassing land acquisition, infrastructure development, labor training, and manufacturing equipment, vary significantly across these regions. Sourcing machinery and equipment expertise is a decision-making process to confront. Technology transfer across these regions fosters collaborative advancements. Achieving faster time-to-market is pivotal, yet non-technology related costs such as logistics, permitting, and market entry strategies can delay commercialization efforts. Beyond technological advancements, the sector's impact encompasses environmental sustainability, job creation, and community engagement, necessitating holistic strategies to navigate and capitalize on these diverse elements for sustained growth and market leadership. In our panel, we will be having PV experts from the different regions to talk about the challenges as well as the opportunities to establish advanced solar manufacturing capacity.
Next era of European PV Manufacturing
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Join us for the 3rd session at the EU PVSEC Industry Summit, where we will explore the latest advancements and market readiness of tandem and perovskite technology alongside the rise of n-type technologies like TOPCon, HJT, and XBC. This session will provide insights into the commercialization challenges and timelines for these emerging technologies, analyze their potential to dominate the PV market over the next decade, and discuss Europe's strategy for scaling GW-level PV production. Additionally, we will delve into the topic of fully integrated PV production, debating whether all components should be produced in one place or through EU cooperation, where energy-intensive components like ingots are produced in countries with low electricity costs. Our discussions will emphasize the goal of producing PV by leveraging the lowest cost PV electricity, ensuring innovation, competitiveness, and cost-efficiency in the global PV market.
Perovskite solar cells – from materials towards application
ZSW
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The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the University of Stuttgart cordially invite you to the side event at this year's EU PVSEC in Vienna.
Under the topic “Perovskite solar cells – from materials towards application” the scientific committee, consisting of Prof. Dr. Michael Powalla (ZSW), Prof. Dr. Michael Saliba (IPV Stuttgart), and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Paetzold (KIT Karlsruhe), has developed a program that is suitable for everyone from the PV industry and scientific community interested in perovskite technology in a nutshell. Recent material aspects as well as device structures and application aspects will be presented and discussed.
Roundtable Discussion | Producers and Machine Builders - Production in Europe
Company Presentations
Industry related, Policy related, Social aspects
Company Presentations
Reuse, repair…. Is there a second life for PV Modules?
ZSW
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This side event delves into the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding the disposal and recycling of end-of-life PV modules, addressing both technical aspects and practical considerations. As we stand at the early stages of this critical process, with the mass of end-of-life modules on the horizon, numerous questions remain unanswered. Key topics include the processing of these modules, the specific processes required, a classification system for repairability and the standardisation/regulatory framework. The presentation aims to encourage dialogue, spark innovative ideas, and advance our collective understanding. An outlook on future developments will be provided, setting the stage for a sustainable and effective approach to managing end-of-life modules.
Company Presentations
From Alpine peaks to city rooftops: innovative Austrian photovoltaic power projects, The Austrian Climate and Energy Fund and the Vienna Business Agency present startups and new technology developments from their current funding programs
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13:30 Habemax GmbH: the smallest junction box for BIPV applications, the HABEMAX BOX, enables installers to hide the BIPV-Modules in all commonly used storefront facade systems.
Speaker: Wolfgang Plösch
13:45 Helioplant: innovative photovoltaic plants for mountain regions.
Speaker: Florian Jamschek
14:00 SONNNIG FlexKap: Energy platform for companies and employees renewable energy as a sustainable employee benefit, without hardware and without changing electricity tariffs.
Speaker: Roman Öfferlbauer
14:15 Sunwall GmbH: Vertical solar farms with noise barrier structure for highways and railways to achieve the climate target 2030 without using open land.
Speaker: DI Martin Wakonig
14:30 Cosmotaics: Cosmotaics combines generating green electricity with the help of state-of-the-art solar parks in desert areas with generating water via condensation.
Speaker: Igor Luketina
14:45 PH2ÖNIX investigates system scenarios for direct, off-grid coupling of PV systems with water electrolysers.
Speaker: Marcus Rennhofer