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PV Module Technology & Applications Forum Programme

Solar Energy Conference Program

Anticipate engaging presentations from distinguished speakers representing leading solar companies and renowned representatives from the world of science. Additionally, TÜV Rheinland experts will be contributing their insights. To provide you with a preview of the event, here are the key points to consider:

Program Day 1 (Wednesday, February 12th 2025)
08:30 amWelcome and Registration
09:30 amSession 1: Photovoltaic modules and Components making the Energy Transition
  • Cell/Module manufacturing expansions inside Europe: challenges & opportunities (Dr. Cosimo Gerardi)
  • UK Solar Roadmap 2035; The solar rooftop revolution - a view of the UK market and its changes over the last 10 years (Ian Rippin)
  • News from the world of standardization ín Photovoltaics (Modules and Components) (Guido Volberg)
  • Status of perovskite-based PV devices (single junction and tndem) - lab experience (Giorgio Bardizza)
  • New safety standard for Frontsheets and Backsheets - IEC 62788-2-1:2023 Experiences & Challenges (Philipp Laufs)
  • Sustainability in the PV industry - first ecological module shows reliable material substitution (Ringo Koepge)
  • The Art of Solar (Büşra Yılmaz)
04:10 pmSession 2: The PV Lifecycle – From Manufacturing to Operation
  • Advancing Efficiency with Aerial PV Inspection
    Discover how aerial inspection technologies are revolutionizing the maintenance and management of solar PV installations. (Andreas Fladung)
  • Innovative Agrivoltaics: Synergy of Agriculture and Solar Energy
    Delve into the emerging field of agrivoltaics, where solar energy production harmoniously coexists with agricultural activities, enhancing productivity and sustainability. (TBD)
  • Enhancing Precision through In-Field Characterization of PV Modules
    Learn about the latest methodologies and tools for in-field characterization of PV modules, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of solar installations. (Hamza Maaroufi)
06:10 pmSolar Lab Tour
07:15 pmEvening Event at TÜV Rheinland Headquarter, Cologne
Program Day 2 (Thursday, February 13th 2025)
09:00 amSession 3: Energy System Integration; Aspects Battery Regulation, International Approval, Cyber Security
  • Doing Successful Energy Storage Business in EUROPE – Market Forecasts & Key Trends (Daniel Fuchs)
  • PV commercial storage as a game changer for energy transition (Florian Meyer Delpho)
  • Legal aspects of the new Battery Regulation/New obligations for manufacturers and industry (Michael Öttinger)
  • LI-IO storage systems Practical experience, errors and experiences with propagation, effects of errors in BMS What dangers await non-compliant products (Martin Hessenmüller)
  • Significance of the EU Battery Regulation for stationary Li-ion batteries in practice (Thomas Timke)
  • Due diligence - Due diligence obligations in relation to social and environmental risks (Reinhard Bier)
  • CO2 footprint and CO2 performance classes (Jocelyn Sobiech)
  • Why is functional safety so important? (Stefan Goi)
  • New Cybersecurity Regulations for the Solar Energy Industry (Felix Brombach)
05:30 pmEnd of SEC 2025

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