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POLYMERS
in
Photovoltaics
2015
International conference on materials in solar module manufacturing
10 -11 February 2015
Hotel Nikko,
Düsseldorf, Germany
Images courtesy of: tenKsolar
* + 19% German VAT
SPECIAL OFFER: Save €140* if you register before 19th December 2014
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Information Ltd.
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POLYMERS
in
Photovoltaics
2015
10-11 February 2015, Hotel Nikko, Düsseldorf, Germany
AMI is pleased to invite you to attend the next annual international
conference on Polymers in Photovoltaics 2015, which takes place from
10th to 11th February at the Hotel Nikko in Düsseldorf, Germany. The
conference programme of technical and market papers will take place
on the 10th and 11th February with an evening Cocktail Reception at
the end of the first day. A focused table top exhibition will run alongside
the conference.
The solar power industry continues to advance worldwide and photovoltaic
systems are playing a leading role. The polymer components of photovoltaics
are critical in terms of durability, weathering, light transmission and protection
of the silicon component as backsheets, front sheets, encapsulant, glass
coating, adhesives and sealants. Polymers in Photovoltaics 2015 brings module
manufacturing professionals together with polymer experts to get up-to-date
with the latest industry requirements and issues from the field, and to look for the
best material formulations for future production.
C O N F E R E N C E
Tuesday 10th February 2015
08.30
09.30
Registration and welcome coffee
Opening announcements
MARKET OVERVIEW
09.40
Status of the PV industry - heading into overcapacity again?
Mr. Stefan de Haan, Principal Analyst,
IHS, Germany
SESSION 1- ENCAPSULANTS
10.10
Potential induced degradation: modeling of outdoor
occurrence and influence of encapsulant materials
Dr. Max B. Koentopp, Director Analysis & Modeling,
HANWHA Q CELLS GmbH, Germany
10.40
Determining the degree of crosslinking of ethylene vinyl
acetate PV-encapsulants: a comparative study
Dr. Gabriele Eder, Senior Scientist,
OFI, AUSTRIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR
CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, Austria
11.10 -11.40 Coffee break
Economics can’t be ignored and all new solutions must be cost-effective
following the recent industry re-structuring and the highly competitive
nature of the solar panel markets. Any new component should ideally be a
drop-in solution that can be used on existing equipment.
This year there is a special focus in the programme on the reliability of
photovoltaic modules in extreme environmental conditions and testing
protocols to predict lifetime and durability.
The state of the market will be reviewed at Polymers in Photovoltaics 2015,
which provides a unique networking opportunity for solar photovoltaic panel
manufacturers, component and material suppliers.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFER
Register before 19th December 2014 and pay €850* saving €140* on the
full price of €990*. There are additional discounts for group bookings.
The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the
Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and a set
of conference proceedings.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this conference
to help to promote and enhance your company’s products and services
to this highly targeted international audience. Contact the conference
hotline for further information.
CONFERENCE VENUE
Düsseldorf impresses with its buzzing arts scene, cutting-edge fashion
houses and stunning architecture. The hotel’s excellent location means
that it is within a ten-minute walk of the elegant Königsallee, the old
quarter of Düsseldorf, the Rhine River promenade, Düsseldorf’s shopping
promenades, the banking district and the main station, making the
hotel a favourite amongst regulars and visitors the city. The Hotel Nikko
Düsseldorf is also conveniently located within a 15-minute drive from
Düsseldorf Airport.
*+19% German VAT
11.40
New challenges to polymers – evaluation of materials for
module-level-processing
Ms. Verena Steckenreiter, R&D Engineer in Working Group
‘Silicon Thin-Film Cells’,
INSTITUT FÜR SOLARENERGIEFORSCHUNG GmbH (ISFH),
Germany
12.10
The new EVA encapsulants for the future PV market
Ms. Laura Azpilicueta, Global Sales & Marketing Director,
EVASA, Spain
12.40
The influence of crosslinking agent on the properties of
EVA resin
Mr. Zhengdong Jin, Chief Engineer,
GUANGZHOU BOTHLEADER ELECTRICAL MATERIALS Co., Ltd.,
China
13.10-14.40 Lunch
14.40
SESSION 2 - INNOVATION
15.10
Performance improvement of PV modules by using
polyolefin encapsulant
Mr. Takanobu Murofushi, Researcher,
MITSUI-CHEMICALS TOHCELLO, INC., Japan
15.40
Polymer solar cell stability
Dr. Graham Morse, R&D Scientist,
MERCK CHEMICALS, United Kingdom
16.10-16.40 Afternoon tea
16.40
Backsheet reflectance – an appropriate way to improve
PV module efficiency?
Mr. Karlheinz Brust, Technical Director of Solar Materials Division,
KREMPEL GmbH, Germany
17.10
Developments in PET films for photovoltaic backsheets
Dr. Emily Parnham, Research Scientist, European PV R&D Lead,
DUPONT TEIJIN FILMS (UK) Ltd., United Kingdom
CONFERENCE HOTLINE
Contact: Becca Utteridge, Conference Organiser
Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111
Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534
Email: [email protected]
See the latest programme and confirmed speakers at:
www.amiconferences.com
Innovative thin film solutions for PV applications
Mr. Peter Ettridge, Product Development Manager,
AMCOR FLEXIBLES, United Kingdom
17.40 - 19.30 Networking Cocktail Reception
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Wednesday 11th February 2015
08.30
09.00
Registration and welcome coffee
Opening announcements
SESSION 3 - TESTING
09.10
09.40
Fast quality testing of high barrier films with inorganic
barrier layer
Dr. Stefan Schulze, Deputy Leader Module Technology Group,
Leader Polymer Materials Team,
FRAUNHOFER CENTER FOR SILICON PHOTOVOLTAICS CSP,
Germany
New generation of backsheets with an innovative PET
monolayer film: the ultimate solution performance versus cost
Mr. Julien Faldysta, Marketing & Technical Manager,
TORAY FILMS EUROPE, France and
Mr. Cesar Campos, Commercial Director,
FILMCUTTER S.p.A., Italy
SESSION 4 - MODULE PERFORMANCE IN HARSH CONDITIONS
10.10
Establishing the long term moisture barrier performance
of the edge seal from accelerated testing
Dr. Kedar Hardikar, Staff Scientist,
MIASOLE HIGH-TECH, United States
10.40-11.10 coffee break
11.10
Water cooking for backsheet and PV module
endurance evaluation
Mr. Maoyi Chang, PV QRA Lab. Manager,
AU OPTRONICS (BENQ SOLAR), Taiwan
11.40
Temperature challenges in installed modules
Dr. Lucie Garreau-iles, EMEA Technical Program Manager,
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INTERNATIONAL SARL, Switzerland
12.10
Reliability and functionality tests of anti-soiling coatings
for arid regions
Ms. Elisabeth Klimm, Research Scientist,
FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (ISE),
Germany
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POLYMERS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS 2015: EXHIBITION SPACE
Make it easy for the delegates to find you at this busy event with your
own table top exhibition space. Bring your own display stand, or just
use the space to have literature and samples available and ensure that
you make an impact. The table top exhibition will run throughout the
conference in the lobby next to the main meeting room.
Registration includes 1 delegate place!
Space is limited so to avoid disappointment please register for this
service as soon as possible.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation.
AMI has negotiated a room rate of €119 for a single room and €149
for a double (breakfast, Wi-Fi and taxes included) at the Hotel Nikko
Düsseldorf until the 8th January 2015. To reserve a room, please
contact the reservation department and state that you are attending
“AMI’s Polymers in Photovoltaics 2015” on:
Tel: +49 211 834 2111
Fax: +49 211 834 2109
Email: [email protected]
12.40-14.10 Lunch
14.10
Long term accelerated weathering tests on encapsulants,
frontsheets and backsheets films for PV modules
Ir. François Rummens, Quality Research and
Technical Support Manager,
RENOLIT BELGIUM N.V., Belgium
14.40
High barriers at high temperatures – measuring
permeation at elevated clima conditions
Mr. Andreas Roos, Product Manager Permeation,
MOCON GmbH, Germany
15.10
How use of the wrong weathering test can result in the
rejection of good materials or lead to the selection of
unfit materials
Mr. Michele Vannini, Business Manager,
COVEME S.p.A., Italy
15.40 Afternoon tea
16.10 End of conference
Images courtesy of: tenKsolar
FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
1. Hear top experts talk about developments
in photovoltaics
2. Review market trends
3. Examine cost-effective alternatives
4. Compare performance of polymer-based
components of photovoltaics
AMI reserves the right to alter the programme without notice.
The latest programme including any new speakers or changes to schedules
can be viewed on our website www.amiconferences.com
5. Build a professional network of key contacts
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POLYMERS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS 2015
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Date and location
10-11 February 2015
Hotel Nikko
Immermannstrasse 41
40210 Düsseldorf
Germany
HOTEL PICTURE HERE
Tel: +49 211 834 0
Fax: +49 211 161 216
Registration fee
The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the
Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and
a set of conference proceedings.
Early bird registration: Register before 19th December 2014 for only
€850*. Thereafter the cost is €990*.
Group rates: For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group
discounts are available. Please contact the Conference Organiser for more
details. (Please note to qualify for the group discount delegates must be booked
at the same time, otherwise additional delegates may be charged at full price.)
Polymers in Photovoltaics 2015 table top exhibition
A limited number of table top exhibition spaces are available in the lobby
next to the main meeting room. The table top exhibition fee is excellent value
for money and includes 1 delegate place. Exhibitors may either use tables
provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display.
Sponsor this event and promote your company
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this event that can help
to promote and enhance your company’s products and services to this highly
targeted international audience. For further information, please contact the
Conference Organiser on: +44 (0) 117 314 8111.
Social events
The social events organised for Polymers in Photovoltaics 2015 will provide an
ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.
Cocktail Reception: A cocktail reception will be held on the first evening
straight after the conference. All delegates are invited to attend and it will
offer an excellent opportunity to meet speakers and other colleagues.
The Cocktail Reception will run approximately from 17:40 to 19:30 and is
included in the delegate fee.
Hotel accommodation
Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has
negotiated a room rate of €119 for a single room and €149 for a double
(breakfast, Wi-Fi and taxes included) at the Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf until
the 8th January 2015. To reserve a room, please contact the reservation
department and state that you are attending “AMI’s Polymers in Photovoltaics
2015” on:
Tel: +49 211 834 2111
Fax: +49 211 834 2109
Email: [email protected]
Cancellations
Full refunds, less a cancellation charge of €200* will only be made on
cancellations received prior to 9th January 2015. Thereafter we regret that no
refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time. Please note
that refunds will not be given on table top bookings or sponsorship packages.
*+19% German VAT
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Applied Market Information Ltd.
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The latest programme, including any new speakers or changes to the
schedule can be viewed on our website: www.amiconferences.com
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