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22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
3-7 September 2007, FIERA MILANO / Rho in Milan, Italy.
Conf. website: http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com/

PROGRAMME

The five-day programme for the Conference will comprise:
* Plenary lectures focusing on the state-of-the-art and targets of PV
* Oral and poster presentations of specific research, development and
demonstration projects, PV applications, PV markets
* Exhibition of PV products and services
* EPIA PV Industry Forum
* Workshops and Fora on specific PV issues
* Scientific and industry tours and a social programme

CONFERENCE SUBJECTS:

SUBJECT 1: ADVANCED PHOTOVOLTAICS

1.1 Fundamental Studies
Theoretical studies and visions, PV and hydrogen, measurement, simulation and experimental issues, standards and new equipment.
1.2 New Types of Cells and Modules
New materials (nano-technologies, dye sensitized cells, organic materials etc.), new substrates, new cell concepts, new types of interconnections, thermo-photovoltaics, LED-related issues
1.3 Solar Cells, Modules and PV Systems for Space Applications
Materials and processing for very-high efficiency cells and modules for space applications (the family of III-V compounds stacks), heat evacuation issues. Stability and lifetime issues and reliability and performance of space systems
1.4 Terrestrial Concentrator Systems
Materials and processing for very-high efficiency cells and modules for terrestrial applications, testing of cells, devices and system performance, tracking alignment and reliability

SUBJECT 2: WAFER-BASED SILICON SOLAR CELLS AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

2.1. Silicon Feedstock, Crystallisation and Wafering
2.2. Mono- and Multicrystalline Silicon Cells and Materials, Processing Technology of Wafers, Sheets and Ribbons
2.3. Handling Issues and Manufacturing Automation

SUBJECT 3: THIN FILMS

Theoretical studies, preparation, material characterisation, manufacturing and industrialisation of:
3.1. Thin Film Crystalline Silicon
3.2 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon
3.3 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

SUBJECT 4: COMPONENTS FOR PV SYSTEMS

4.1 PV Modules
Module design and manufacturing technology, standards and testing of cells, modules, arrays and systems, product quality, standardisation of systems, product life cycle, recycling and cross fertilization
4.2 Power Conditioning Components
Grid interfacing, storage systems, development of standard products and their applications

SUBJECT 5: PV SYSTEMS

5.1 PV Systems in Grid-connected Applications
Technical and utility issues, aesthetical issues and landscape integration for ground-installed systems, minigrids, success stories of projects and programmes,
PV for Information and Communication Technologies
5.2 PV Applications in the Built Environment
Cells and modules designed for applications in buildings (geometries, colours, materials, transparencies, dynamic behaviour, innovations in PV-lighting), visibility and aesthetics, cost aspects and potential markets

SUBJECT 6: PV DEPLOYMENT

6.1 Global Aspects of PV Deployment
National and regional support strategies and policies, National and State programmes and their effects, economic issues and cost developments, job creation, international trade, economy of scale: past and future, long-term projections of national and world markets, R&D strategies and programmes
6.2 PV Market Deployment and Finance
PV promotion, markets, creation of awareness, education and training, PV commerce and financing, investments, licensing, solar entrepreneurship, PV economics and externalities
6.3 PV in the Developing World
Stand-alone Systems, hybrid systems, PV in local grids, PV for communication, education, for further uses; PV related social and gender issues, PV for the rural, urban and peri-urban sectors in the developing nations, finance of off-grid PV installations and support programmes, co-operations and transfer of technologies, experiences, success stories, goals and strategies for the future