|  |  |  Becquerel Prize Winner- Marko TopičProfessor Marko Topič
receives the award for his outstanding contributions to the field of
Photovoltaics. Those include his academic and experimental work with
numerous optical and electrical software as well as measurement systems
used by many labs and industries. His enormous engagement towards
creating a strong PV community, in Europe and worldwide, as well as his
work as chairman of the European Technology and Innovation Platform for
Photovoltaics (ETIP-PV) are also recognized. Throughout his career,
Prof. Topic has been continuously pushing to stimulate knowledge and
people exchanges, supporting the presence of an EU industrial PV-sector,
as well as preparing many scientists and engineers now active both in
academia and PV industry.
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Prof. Marko Topič, an electrical engineer by education, has been
directing since 2006 the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics
of the University of Ljubljana, where he also chairs the full
Department of Electronics. He is also an affiliate professor with
Colorado State University. Since 2014 he has been chairman of the
European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics . He
chaired or co-chaired multiple international PV conferences, and
operates in several advisory council or board of research institutions.
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The official prize ceremony will take place on the occasion of the 8th
World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion which will take place
from 26 – 30 September 2022 in Milan.
On behalf of the Becquerel Prize Committee, we cordially congratulate
Professor Marko Topič for this well-deserved recognition.
Christophe Ballif, Chair Becquerel Committee.
www.becquerel-prize.org
|  The PV wave is more present than everAs
organisers of WCPEC-8, we are overwhelmed by the positive spirit and
enthusiasm that our participants are showing towards the event in Milan.
97% of the versatile and extensive conference programme is already
fixed, many companies and institutions support WCPEC-8 by promoting or
sponsoring the event, and the exhibition area is almost fully booked,
all well over a month before the event.
We see the new PV wave is more present than ever and want to thank our
participants, partners and the global PV community for their support and
commitment to taking the next steps towards an annual and healthy 1TW
market together.
If you, too, want to be part of the wave towards a successful global PV deployment, join WCPEC-8 in Milan in September.
|  Whom to meetAre
you curious about who will be attending WCPEC-8? The global nature of
this event is reflected in both the participants and the companies and
institutions represented at the event. Get an overview of whom to meet!
 |  PV Jobs fairWCPEC-8
wants to help bring qualified PV professionals together with the right
companies and jobs.Therefore, there will be an event on this topic on 29
September 2022 in Milan, Italy.
The Jobs Fair
will consist of an open forum where employers, students and young
professionals meet, discuss about potential hiring opportunities, and
think about career options. In parallel, there is a LinkedIn forum where you can post your job openings online, where job seekers will have access to review the positions and apply.
This event thrives on the active participation of job seekers and job
providers. Join us and be a part of it! Fill out the survey and join the
WCPEC-8 PV Jobs Fair in Milan. |  Refresh your knowledge with the PV AcademyDo
you want to refresh your knowledge on specific PV Topics? The PV
Academy is a new educational format which summaries and contextualizes
the latest developments in PV research. It is the perfect preparation to
learn about other disciplines and to sharpen one's know-how before the
conference week with its profound topics.
The PV Academy will take place on Sunday, 25 September 2022 in the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum.
This place is one of the must-sees in the beautiful city of Milan and
you can combine your visit with attending the first ever PV Academy.
Join our speakers for four exciting and educational sessions covering the topics:
- Silicon Solar cells: Past and Future
- PV and Architecture
- Tandem Solar Cells
- PV Systems and Storage Solutions
You can join for the full day or only pick your preferred session. Take a look at the programme and secure your ticket now.
|  Parallel Events UpdatesIn additional to the versatile and impressive conference programme, WCPEC-8 offers a great variety of Parallel Events covering the most diverse topics in photovoltaic research and technology.
We update the information on all events on a regular basis, so you will
find new details and descriptions on the WPCEC-8 website.
Take a look and save your top picks to your personal schedule! |  Sponsor an eventDuring
the conference week, far more than a thousand people stream through the
halls of the Milano Convention Center at the same time. How do you
capture the attention of the participants in the best possible way?
WCPEC-8 offers a wide spectrum of opportunities to present your brand to
an international audience. From ready-made packages to individual
products and exclusive items.
One way to promote your brand and support the WCPEC-8 is to sponsor one of the many events taking place during the week.
Social events such as the Conference Dinner, Parallel Events such as the Women in PV event and many more exclusive items are available.
Sounds interesting? Talk to us and become a sponsor of a WCPEC-8 event. |  |  
Sponsors
Break Video Sponsor JA Solar
Founded in 2005, JA Solar is a manufacturer of high-performance
photovoltaic products. With 12 manufacturing bases and more than 20
branches around the world, the company’s business covers silicon wafers,
cells, modules and photovoltaic power stations. JA Solar products are
available in 135 countries and regions and are used extensively in
ground-mounted power plants, commercial & industrial rooftop PV
systems and residential rooftop PV systems. With its advantages of
continuous technological innovation, sound financial performance, and
well-established global sales and service networks, JA Solar has been
well received and highly recognized by clients from home and abroad. The
company has been listed on Fortune China 500 and Global Top 500 New
Energy Enterprises for several consecutive years.
| Student Award Sponsor Oxford PV
Oxford PV is the pioneer and technology leader in the field of
perovskite solar cells. The company was established in 2010, as a
spin-out from the University of Oxford. Today, we have the largest team
globally, exclusively focused on developing and commercialising a
perovskite based solar technology. We have a research and development
site in Oxford, UK and an industrial pilot line near Berlin, Germany
enabling the accelerated transfer of our technology into industrial
scale silicon solar cell production. In 2019, we announced plans to move
into full commercial manufacturing. Solar panels built with Oxford PV’s
perovskite solar cell technology will generate more power, critical for
delivering more affordable clean energy, accelerating the adoption rate
of solar and addressing climate change.
| Gold Sponsor
FOM Technologies // Mbraun // Amira S.r.l.
FOM Technologies is a leading supplier of lab- and pilot-scale slot-die
coating tools for various R&D applications. Our team includes a high
percentage of PhDs in Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Chemical
Engineering to ensure that the needs of our clients sit at the heart of
our company. We further partner with the leading companies in the field,
such as Amira and Mbraun. While Mbraun excels in tool integration into
inert atmospheres for flawless operation and ergonomics, Amira focuses
on producing and distributing various state-of-the-art tools to
industries such as life sciences, pharma, university, and electronics.
| Silver Sponsor
Salesbook
Salesbook is an innovative sales and presentation tool for the mobile
sales team, managers and marketing teams. It helps to reach the
customer, analyze his needs, present and configure the product.
| Bronze Sponsor
Avalon
Avalon ST offers High-Accuracy, Large Area, Long Pulse, A+A+A+ Solar
Simulator offering the best performances in the market for measuring the
latest high-hysteresis, large size PV panels. With its proprietary LED
Drive technology, Avalon has redefined IV measurement capabilities
pushing the boundaries and outpacing the long-standing Xenon technology
by offering the best spectral match and longest pulse in the market.
Avalon offers researchers, laboratories, and production the future-proof
equipment they need with its Nexun One and Nexun Zyon product line.
| We thank all our Sponsors  |
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