This panel will explore the key challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic (PV) solar energy up to 2030, with a focus on technologies and societal aspects. Topics will include the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing PV systems, the importance of energy storage for grid stability and flexibility, and the need for infrastructure upgrades and updates on protocols to support high PV penetration. Panelists will also address social benefit sharing, cybersecurity risks, and the increasing urgency of climate action.