Date: 15-17 February 2023

In 2023, the on-site elements of the hybrid PVinMotion Conference will be held in the 1931 Congress Center in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.

Conference Topics

PV Cell & Module Technology
Highest-efficiency industrially available solar cells
Adaptation of cells (e.g., cell cutting and/or edge passivation, flexibility of cells)
Integration of solar cells in the vehicle surface: encapsulation, interconnection, curvature, flexibility, and vehicle body integration
Materials: lightweight, robust, scratch resistance

Vehicle Technology (with or without PV)
Innovations in batteries or battery management systems
Innovations in electric vehicle efficiency
Innovations for auxiliary systems in (commercial) vehicles
Autonomous vehicle innovations or other new vehicle uses
Vehicle-to-grid technologies and associated infrastructure

System Energy Management
Power integration concepts: balance of systems, battery integration
Power management for dynamic conditions
Power conversion components and technology

Safety & Reliability
Safety and durability: failure modes and analysis (e.g., hotspots, crash tests)
Standards, certification (e.g., CAFE standards, CO2 emissions)
Module Characterization and testing of components
Servicing and repair

Performance & Costs
Yield prediction and performance modeling
Solar irradiance and real-world validation
System optimization
Cost analysis of system and components

Production & Implementation
Best practices of VIPV technologies
Equipment and processing (e.g., lamination technology)
Integration in the vehicle manufacturing process
Automotive manufacturing and technical implementation

Environmental & Social Impact
Design aspects
Consumer perception, user behavior, and interaction
Financing and policy framework
CO2 reduction and life cycle analysis (incl. social aspects)
Future potential and business cases for VIPV
Potential impact on infrastructure developments

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