Webinar Announcement: Enabling 2nd Life for Photovoltaics – A Collaboration between IEA PVPS and ISES
Join us for an insightful webinar, “Enabling 2nd Life for Photovoltaics,” brought to you by IEA PVPS in collaboration with the International Solar Energy Society (ISES). This event is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices within the photovoltaic (PV) industry by exploring the potential for second-life applications of PV modules.
Date & Time: 18 April 2024, 1 PM GMT/UTC
Key Highlights:
- Unpacking the degradation and repair of PV module backsheets.
- The critical role of condition monitoring and comprehensive life cycle data.
- Safety and efficacy of various repair methods.
- The importance of provenance and life cycle data for repurposed PV modules.
Discussion Topics:
- Feasibility of repairing all backsheet failures.
- Comparison of repair tapes and coatings.
- Safety considerations for repaired modules.
- The significance of module history for second-life PV applications.
This webinar is a prime opportunity for industry professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to engage with leading experts in the field, uncovering insights into sustainable solar energy solutions.
Webinar Overview: Recent Advances in PV Module Technology
This webinar has successfully concluded, featuring insightful presentations from leading experts in the field of photovoltaic technology. We extend our gratitude to all the participants and our distinguished speakers who shared their expertise and the latest research findings. Below you will find an overview of the speakers and their presentations, along with a video recording of the webinar.
Moderator:
- Dr. Gernot Oreski
- Division Manager, Polymer Competence Center Leoben
- Dr. Oreski, with his extensive background in Polymer Engineering & Science, guided the discussion on photovoltaic materials and their long-term reliability
Presentations:
1. Development of a Repair Methodology for PV Modules with Damaged Backsheets
- Presented by Dr. Gernot Oreski (on behalf of Gabriele Eder)
- Gabriele Eder, Senior Researcher at the Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology, focused on innovative repair methodologies for damaged PV modules.
2. Field Experiences of PV Module Backsheets
- Presenter: Prof. Laura Bruckman
- Prof. Bruckman, from Case Western Reserve University, shared valuable insights from field experiences, emphasizing data-driven approaches to understanding material degradation.
3. Using FAIRification and PV Ontologies to Enable 2nd Life PV
- Presenter: Prof. Roger H. French
- Prof. French discussed the application of FAIR data principles and the development of PV ontologies to support the reuse and lifecycle management of photovoltaic modules.
Webinar Recording: Watch the full webinar to explore these discussions and learn more about the future of photovoltaic technologies:
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to your participation in future events.