8^th Photovoltaic Science Application and Technology (PVSAT-8)

Conference and Exhibition

2 - 4 April 2012, 

Northumbria University,

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

organised by

the Solar Energy Society & PVNet-UK

PVSAT-8 is

Sponsored and Supported by:

Tel: 0044 (0)7760 163559; Fax: 0044 (0)1235 848684; Email: info@uk-ises.org; www.uk-ises.org

PVSAT-8 will take place at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne,

Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th April 2012

More than 100 delegates will attend this year's PVSAT conference on the Northumbria University City Centre East campus in the excellent surroundings of the award-winning Newcastle Business School and Department of Law Building.

PVSAT-8 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

PVSAT-8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

On-line accommodation can no longer be made. Delegates should contact the recommended hotels directly.

Relevant downloadable documents are listed below:

PVSAT-8 Call for Papers and Registration (pdf)

PVSAT-8 Exhibitor Registration (pdf)

PVSAT-8 Sponsor Table (pdf)

PVSAT-8 Call for Papers and Registration (Word)

PVSAT-8 Exhibitor Registration (Word)

PVSAT-8 Sponsor Table (Word)

Welcome to PVSAT-8

The PVSAT series of conferences is now well established as the premium event for the presentation of leading research in photovoltaics in the UK. The UK is privileged in having a strong R&D community active in most of the major PV fields of devices and applications. PVSAT-8 will be held at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre at the University was established over 25 years ago and has a wide ranging research activity including thin film inorganic cells based on the chalcopyrite family, investigation of novel PV materials, cell and material characterisation, PV system design and performance and environmental impact assessment of PV manufacturing processes. The first PV facade in the UK was installed on one of the University buildings on the city centre campus in 1994 and, of course, is still providing electricity today.

PVSAT-8 will provide the opportunity to hear about the latest advances in PV, enjoy the exhibition of the UK PV industry and supporting services to the PV community and interact with colleagues across all PV sectors in the UK. The conference is organised by the UK section of the International Solar Energy Society in partnership with EPSRC’s PV-Net. The conference will again be held over three days to allow the inclusion of the wide range of papers and posters reflecting this fast moving field of research and development.

The Northumbria University campus is in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, only a few minutes walk from the main shopping and entertainment areas. Newcastle has excellent transport links, with an international airport and its Central Station being on the main East Coast line from London to Scotland.  Accommodation is available at a range of hotels in the city centre and, although Newcastle has an excellent public transport system including the Metro system, the campus is within walking distance of most options. Northumbria University provides an excellent location to continue the success of the annual PVSAT conference series and we look forward to welcoming you to Newcastle in April. 

Tim Bruton, Conference Chair; Nicola Pearsall, Local Organiser;

Alex Cole, Programme Chair; Ralph Gottschalg, Conference Secretary

Conference Themes

1.                   Crystalline Silicon photovoltaics

2.                   Thin film inorganic photovoltaics

3.                   Organic, high efficiency and novel photovoltaic devices

4.                   Concentrator components, devices, modules and systems

5.                   Manufacutring processes and characterisation

6.                   Photovoltaic systems including system modelling, design and components

7.                   Peformance measurements and field experience

8.                   Policy issues, including economics, market development and environment

Conference Outline

Monday 2 April          

10.00 Registration opens; 11.00 Conference opens.; 18.00 Welcome Reception and Dinner.

Tuesday 3 April

09.00 Full Conference day; 19.00 Drinks Reception followed by Conference Awards Dinner, The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle.

Wednesday 4 April

09.00 Conference continues; 13.00 Conference closes. 14.00 NaREC Technical Tour.

Key Dates:

Abstract submission:  Monday 19^th December 2011;

Author notification:  Tuesday 3^rd February 2012;

Full paper submission: Friday 9^th March 2012;

Early Bird Registration deadline: Friday 9^th March 2012.