Events
National Renewable Energy Laboratory researchers believe technical information exchange and collaboration are critical to the United States PV industry success. The following events and meetings are of interest to partners of NREL Photovoltaics (PV) Research and the National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV).
December 2008
International Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop 
December 4 - 5, 2008
- Shanghai, China
As the PV industry continues its rapid expansion, it must emphasize the quality and reliability of its products to further secure public trust and thereby avoid premature, irreversible setback if affected by large-scale reliability issues. This workshop serves as the first of two planned activities designed to address these quality and reliability issues. Any individuals closely involved in PV manufacturing, marketing, installation, application use, and decision-making, and concerned with PV product quality and performance reliability, are highly encouraged to participate.
3rd International Congress of University Industry Cooperation (UNINDU 2008) 
December 7 - 10, 2008
- Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
The theme of this meeting is "Clean Energy for the World: Natural Gas, Biodiesel and Ethanol” and major topics to be addressed include environment, technology and logistics.
January 2009
18th International Photovoltaic Science & Engineering Conference & Exhibition (PVSEC) 
January 19 - 23, 2009
- Calcutta, India
This event is aimed at the international solar industry and will look at topics such as crystalline and thin-film technologies, system components and PV programs.
5th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit 
January 21 - 22, 2009
- Palm Springs, CA
The Clean-Tech Investor Summit has become widely recognized as one of the premier events for active investors to network with major corporations and emerging cleantech companies. The primary object of this annual summit is to provide delegates with an update on the cleantech sector and facilitate premium networking.
Solar Power Generation USA 
January 21 - 22, 2009
- Las Vegas, NV
February 2009
Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition (RETECH 2009) 
February 25 - 27, 2009
- Las Vegas, NV
The Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition (RETECH 2009) is ACORE’s premier trade gathering of the all-renewable energy industry in the United States. This three-day premier event features a trade show with 250+ exhibitors, six tracks of business conference sessions on each renewable energy technology, and multiple business-to-business side events. The conference will be attended by key players in all fields of renewable energy, as well as the 200 top CEOs who will present their market strategies and business objectives.
March 2009
April 2009
Organic Photovoltaics 2009 
April 27 - 29, 2009
- Philadelphia, PA
The forum will provide a versatile examination of what is required to renovate today’s laboratory-based technologies into large-scale commercial products. Discussion of technological requirements and manufacturing considerations will be accompanied by an analysis of market forces to identify not only when OPVs will be widely commercialized, but what role they will play in the context of a growing PV industry.
June 2009
34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference 
June 7 - 12, 2009
- Philadelphia, PA
- Contact: Robert J. Walters 202-767-2533
The Photovoltaic Specialists Conference presents groundbreaking research papers on all aspects of photovoltaic-relevant materials, devices, systems and applications. This year's Technical Program will encompass nine programmatic areas covering topics from novel materials and devices, thin-film cells made from CIGS and CdTe and emerging semiconductors, crystalline and amorphous silicon, III-V cells, concentrator devices and systems, and module and system experience including reliability studies. The deadline for electronic abstract submission is January 14, 2009.
July 2009
ASME 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainbility 
July 19 - 23, 2009
- San Francisco, CA
Providing a unique opportunity for communication and collaboration between academia, industry and planners in the areas of Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Advanced Energy Technologies.
September 2009
24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition 
September 21 - 25, 2009
- Hambourg, Germany
This event is one of the world's three big PV conferences (together with the PVSEC in Asia and the IEEE PVSEC in the U.S.), but traditionally has the most visitors and the largest industry exhibiiton.
October 2009
ISES Solar World Congress 2009 
October 11 - 14, 2009
- Johannesburg, South Africa
This event from the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) will highlight advances and technological developments. The theme of the event is "Renewable Energy: Shaping our Future."
Solar Power 2009 
October 19 - 22, 2009
- San Jose, DC
The largest Solar Power Conference in the United States about the U.S. solar industry and market opportunities. The conference is sponsored by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA).
Clean Energy Power International Trade Fair for Renewable Energy and Passive House 
October 29 - 31, 2009
- Stuttgart, Germany
International Trade Fair for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficient Building. For the 5th time, worldwide experts meet in order to exchange know-how, present experiences from the practice and offer advice gained through research and development and ensuring this knowledge is quickly transferred into action. The innovation conference takes place over two days parallel to the CEP trade fair.






