2nd International PV Workshop on Thin Films



2nd International PV Workshop on Thin Films

Ispra, Italy, 9th of November, 2006 - International workshop on Thin Films

AGENDA

09 November 2006

14:00 – 14:10 Welcome
Arnulf Jäger-Waldau and Heinz Ossenbrink, European Commission; DG JRC; Bernhard Dimmler, Würth Solar GmbH&Co. KG
14:10 – 14:20 Introduction, Bernhard Dimmler, Würth Solar GmbH&Co. KG
14:20 – 14:40 TC 82 Activities on Thin Films
Heinz Ossenbrink, European Commission; DG JRC
14:40 – 16:15 Company presentations + experiences in module characterization and outdoor performance
16:15 – 16:45 Coffee Break
TOPIC 1: Preconditioning, Measurements and Testing of Thin Film Modules
16:45 – 17:05 Thin Film Module Testing,
Tony Sample, European Commission; DG JRC
17:05 – 17:25 Preconditioning, Measurements and Testing of Thin Film Modules
Werner Hermann, TÜV Rheinland
17:25 – 17:45 Solar Simmulator
Patrick Hofer-Noser, 3S Swiss Solar Systems
17:45 – 18:05 Pulsed Solar Simulators and Measuring Systems for the Photovoltaic Industry
Detlev Berger, Berger Lichttechnik
18:05 – 18:15 Summary and Discussion
19:30 Dinner

10 November 2006

09:00 – 09:20 Performance of Thin Film Modules
  Keith Emery, National Renwable Energy Laboratory
09:20 – 09:40 Energy Rating
  Robert Kenny, European Commission; DG JRC
09:40 – 10:00 Integrated Project “Performance”
  Ewan Dunlop, European Commission; DG JRC
10:00 – 10:30 Discussion of Plans/Expectations of “IP-Performance” and of the Thin Film manufacturers
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
TOPIC 3: Performance, calibration, traceability and energy rating
11:00 – 11:15 Economical Laminating -Today And Tomorrow
  Herbert Ehlting, Meier Vakuumtechnik GmbH
11:15 – 11:30 Laminators
  Patrick Hofer-Noser, 3S Swiss Solar Systems
11:30 – 12:30 Discussion on Module Sealing: Actual technique and future concepts
12:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Discussion on possible synergies and collaboration in thin film photovoltaics and further workshops
15:30 – 16:00 Conclusion and Close of the Workshop
 

LIST OF PRESENTATIONS

Bernhard Dimmler Introduction
Heinz Ossenbrink TC 82 Activities – Thin Films
Ralf Wendt Calyxo, Company Presentation
Axel Straub Accelerated Durability Testing
Johannes Meier Introduction to Oerlikon Solar
Paul Grunow Photovoltaik Institut Berlin
Johann Wenerberg Brilliant 234
Roland Van Zolingen Problems experienced in industry during the peak power and energy yield determination of thin-film modules
Peter Neretnieks Soliabro, Company Presentation
Alexander Meeder Pilot Production of Large-Area CuInS2-Based Solar Modules
Bernhard Dimmler Industrialisation of CIS Technology at Würth Solar
Tony Sample Thin Film Module Testing
Hermann Werner Thin Film Deposition: Manufacturing Equipment
Patrick Hofer-Noser Solar Simulator
Detlev Berger Pulsed Solar Simulators and Measuring Systems for the Photovoltaic Industry
Keith Emery Performance of Thin Film Modules
Robert Kenny Energy Rating
Ewan Dunlop Integrated Project "Performance"
Herbert Ehlting Economical Laminating -Today and Tomorrow
Patrick Hofer-Noser Laminators