50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference

Conference Call for Papers

Area 1: Fundamentals and New Concepts for Future Technologies
Sub-Area 1.1: Fundamental Conversion Mechanisms
Sub-Area 1.2: Nanostructures, 2D materials, Quantum Materials, and Unconventional
Absorbers and Devices
Sub-Area 1.3: Advanced Light Management and Spectral Shaping
Sub-Area 1.4: Hybrid Tandem/Multijunction Solar Cells

Area 2: Chalcogenide Thin Film Solar Cells
Sub-Area 2.1: Absorber Preparation and Material Properties
Sub-Area 2.2: Contacts, Windows, Interfaces, and Substrates
Sub-Area 2.3: Cell and Module Characterization – Analysis, Theory, and Modeling
Sub-Area 2.4: Chalcogenides for Tomorrow and Beyond – Tandems, Recyclability, and Futuristic Innovations

Area 3: III-V, Space, and Concentrator Photovoltaics
Sub-Area 3.1: III-V Photovoltaic Cells
Sub-Area 3.2: III-V Cost Reduction Strategies & Terrestrial Applications
Sub-Area 3.3: Space Photovoltaic Modules, Systems, and Flight Experience
Sub-Area 3.4: Alternatives to III-V for Space Applications
Sub-Area 3.5: Photonic Power Converters

Area 3: III-V, Space, and Concentrator Photovoltaics
Sub-Area 3.1: III-V Photovoltaic Cells
Sub-Area 3.2: III-V Cost Reduction Strategies & Terrestrial Applications
Sub-Area 3.3: Space Photovoltaic Modules, Systems, and Flight Experience
Sub-Area 3.4: Alternatives to III-V for Space Applications
Sub-Area 3.5: Photonic Power Converters

Area 5: Characterization Methods
Sub-Area 5.1: New Instruments, Methods and Data Analysis
Sub-Area 5.2: Advances in Optoelectronic Characterization Techniques
Sub-Area 5.3: Advanced Characterization of Photovoltaic Materials and Devices
Sub-Area 5.4: Photovoltaic modules and systems characterization, testing and standards

Area 6: Perovskite and Organic Materials and Solar Cells
Sub-Area 6.1: Single Junction and Tandem Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
Sub-Area 6.2: Scale-Up, Scalable Processing, and Stability of Halide Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules
Sub-Area 6.3: Advances in Halide Perovskite Materials
Sub-Area 6.4: Alternative Halide Perovskite Materials, Organic, and Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Area 7: PV Modules, Manufacturing, Systems and Applications
Sub-Area 7.1: Module Materials, Design, and Manufacturing
Sub-Area 7.2: System Design, Optimization and Performance
Sub-Area 7.3: Modelling and Predicting Energy Yield
Sub-Area 7.4: Strategies for Performance Monitoring and Rating
Sub-Area 7.5: Novel Applications and Integration of PV

Area 8: Module and System Reliability
Sub-Area 8.1: PV Materials, Module and System Components Durability and Accelerated
Testing Methods
Sub-Area 8.2: Field Experiences in PV Systems
Sub-Area 8.3: Performance, Reliability and Yield of Emerging Technologies (Tandem cells,
Perovskites, OPV)
Sub-Area 8.4: Effects and Mitigation of Soiling on PV Systems

Area 9: Power Electronics and Grid Integration
Sub-Area 9.1: Power Converter Design, Modelling, and Control
Sub-Area 9.2: Ancillary Services and Grid Support Functionalities
Sub-Area 9.3: Microgrids and Distribution System Operation and Control
Sub-Area 9.4: Reliability of Power Electronics and PV Effects on Grid Reliability

Area 10: Solar Resource Assessment for PV and Forecasting
Sub-Area 10.1: Solar and Meteorological Measurement and Modeling
Sub-Area 10.2: Solar Resource and PV Power Forecasting

Area 11: PV Deployment, Policy and Sustainability
Sub-Area 11.1: Economics, Policy, and Energy Justice
Sub Area 11.2: Environmental Sustainability
Sub Area 11.3: User Behavior, Education in Institutes of Learning, and Workforce Development

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