Polymers in Photovoltaics: Innovations & Opportunities

Photovoltaic industry is witnessing high-paced innovations driven by continuous reduction in PV systems cost, higher energy efficiency, new Govt. policies... It's time to get a quick update & understand which forms of PV (technology and system types) will really be successful...

1. Save time keeping up with latest material innovations for PV with a synthetic & neutral overview (PLA, PU, EVA, PVB, PET, PA, silicones, TPU, PPO/PS...)
2. Seize opportunities with a clear view on where plastics are required: front/back sheets, encapsulants, film substrates, connectors, junction box, module frame...
3. Come up with new ideas for future developments with our expert’s hands-on review of emerging PV applications in building, transportation, industrial markets…

Executive managers, R&D professionals, sales & marketing people…involved in technical & market watch, NPD/ innovation, business development.

Every year, Don Rosato presents a snapshot of the most promising & interesting innovations & opportunities for plastics in solar applications. It helps follow the evolution of developments presented in the 2014 edition as well as developments released within the last 12 months.

The following sections will be covered during this session:

1. Photovoltaic (PV) Market & Technology Overview
      – Global Photovoltaic Market
      – Market Growth Drivers and Challenges


2. Electronic Material Opportunities in Photovoltaics
      – 3-Dimensional Photovoltaics
      – Organic Photovoltaics
      – Conductive Polymers


3. Advances in PV Plastic Materials
      – Solar Structure/Reliability Advances
      – Front Sheet and Backsheet Developments
      – Adhesives and Encapsulants
      – Absorbing and Anti-reflecting Film
      – Concentrated PV Components


4. Emerging PV End Use Applications
      – Building Integrated PhotoVoltaics (BIPV)
      – Transportation and Related Applications
      – Industrial Market / Other Market Applications


5. The Future of PV Materials and their Applications


6. Major Photovoltaic Players & Related References