2021 Conference Topics

• Cell Technology
  • Highest-efficiency industrially available solar cells
  • Adaptation of cells (e.g. cell cutting and/or edge passivation, flexibility of cells)

• Module Technology
  • Integration of solar cells in the vehicle surface: encapsulation, interconnection and vehicle body integration
  • Materials: lightweight, robust, scratch resistance

• System Energy Management
  • Power integration concepts: balance of systems, batteries
  • 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