The International Advisory Committee for the WCPEC will present the 2022 WCPEC Award for advancement of photovoltaic science, technology and application on the occasion of the 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, with co-sponsorship of the European Commission, the EU PVSEC, the IEEE Electron Devices Society, and the PVSEC Advisory Committee.
 

 
On behalf of the whole team behind the WCPEC-8 we cordially congratulate him on this great achievement! We are looking forward to his speech in the Opening Ceremony, on Monday 26 September, of the 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion.

Take a look at all of Professor Martin Green's major contributions.

Today we will bring you the preview of the last plenary of the WCPEC-8 on Friday, 30th September 2022. In fact, it will be the last session before the end of the conference. After a week of research papers and reports on technical challenges, this plenary session will be dedicated to the role of Photovoltaics in and for the global society. The headline of the plenary session 5EP.1 is therefore “PV in the TW Era – Scenarios for Sustainable Energy Future”.

We start with “A Critical Review of Circular Economy for Photovoltaic Modules – Status, Challenges, and Opportunities”, where Garvin Heath, NREL, Golden, United States will give key insights, gaps and opportunities for research and implementation of a circular economy solar PV. Considering that current projections foresee nearly 1.6TW deployed PV by 2050 in the United States alone, the issues of material supply, end of life management, environmental and societal impacts, and economic costs come into the focus of research. The authors screened nearly 1800 journal articles in their systematic literature review. You will have in this plenary the opportunity to save time in reading so many papers and instead get briefed directly about the current state-of-knowledge of PV in the circular economy.

•    Read the full summary of the Friday plenary

Heinz Ossenbrink
Chair, International Advisory Committee
World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion 

At WCPEC-8, participants from all over the world will travel to Milan to take part in the largest scientific PV event of 2022 and meet fellow PV experts. In line with the international character of the event and in order to include all participants, we want to ensure that all content is globally accessible. Therefore, WCPEC-8 will offer both a classic on-site event and interactive virtual features.

On-site Event

Whether you choose to participate in person or online, WCPEC-8 has something for every PV expert. 

New and detailed information for authors has been published on the WCPEC-8 website. We recommend all presenters to take a look before the event. 

How to prepare your presentation?  What are the 3-minute explanatory audios? And how do you submit your paper for publication in the Conference Proceedings? Everything you need to know for your successful participation in the WCPEC-8 can be found in the authors' workstation.
 

Did the plenary summaries whet your appetite for more? You can look forward to an engaging event full of lively presentations, educational formats, knowledge exchange and networking. Join us in Milan for one day, two days or the whole event week, be part of the brand-new PV Academy, participate online to follow the interesting presentations from the comfort of your home, or visit the exhibition to learn about the latest industry trends. WCPEC-8 offers different options to fit your needs!

Take a look at all tickets and choose the right one for you!
 

Do you want to get the chance to network with the global PV community in a lively and communicative atmosphere atmosphere? Join the WCPEC-8 conference dinner and mingle in an elegant setting with renowned people from all over the world. The dinner will be held in the Osteria del Treno which is conveniently located close to the central station. 
 
The conference dinner will be held on Wednesday, 28 September 2022 from 19:30 – 22:00.

Secure your ticket for this exclusive event now as seats are limited and selling out fast. 
 

We are looking forward to enjoying a private evening with you, with good food, refreshing drinks and Italian flair.
 

As the organiser of WCPEC-8, we offer special conditions for a variety of hotels in Milan. If you are still looking for an accommodation for the event, have a look at our list of partner hotels on the website. 
 

If you want to present your company, products and services to the global PV industry, you ought to be quick. 90% of the WCPEC-8 exhibition space has already been booked. Make sure to get one of the sought-after remaining spots and fill out your booking form today. 
 
If you want to support the WCPEC-8 even more, become a sponsor and take advantage of exclusive benefits, such as priority on exhibition space (if still available), promotion of your brand and services and much more.