events

Keep up-to-date with the latest in CPV technology. Below is a list of the events we're participating in and attending. See you there! 

upcoming events

8. International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems

CPV-8 Conference: International Conference on Concentrating PV Systems 
April 16-18, 2012: Toledo, Spain 
Provides the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research, industrialization and the market for concentrating photovoltaic technologies. The scope of the conference is devoted to in-depth technical discussions on the science, engineering, performance and economics of CPV systems.



past events

SPI 2011

CPV Workshop: Understanding the Technology and Related Implications for Scaled Deployment
Solar Power International  

October 17, 2011 Dallas, TX USA 
The workshop will provide an in-depth look into the commercial implementation of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) solutions. The financial analysis aspects of CPV power plants bring to the forefront the similarities and differences between CPV projects and other PV technologies. 
Intersolar Europe: Concentrator PV Seminar 

June 9th, Munich, Germany 
Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Seminar: Focusing on the Commercialization of CPV Technology 
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SPIE High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VI 
August 21-25, 2011, San Diego, CA USA 
The focus of this conference is on increased efficiency/performance, reduced manufacturing cost per unit area, and verified reliability for both CPV and CSP systems. Register and learn more >



SolarExpo: Delivering a Sustainable Future 
May 4th-6th, Verona, Italy 
Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Workshop: Understanding Advanced Technology for High Energy Production and Deployment 
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CPV-7 International Conference on Concentrating Optics Systems 
April 4-6, 2011, Las Vegas, NV USA 
An in-depth technical discussion on science, engineering, performance and economics of CPV systems. The CPV Consortium is a Supporter of this event. 

EPIA

International Conference on Photovolatics 
November 10, 2010, Hilton Munich Park, Munich Germany
EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, is partnering with CPV Consortium for the 1st EPIA International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV). This one-day event will focus on all aspects of CPV project development (i.e. financial, regulatory, commercial and technological). All relevant CPV industry players will provide a sound analysis of the current situation of CPV market and technology. The conference will be a unique opportunity for CPV technology customers and investors to gain a full overview on CPV potential. 

Concentrating Photovoltaics: Customer Perspectives and Marketplace Realities
October 27, 2010, Live Online Conference and Teleconference
AltaTerra Research presents a customer case study along with a rapid tour of the customers, project developers, and equipment vendors in the CPV industry. Victor Valley College recently installed a 1 MW CPV plant, the largest completed CPV installation in North America to date. Participants will hear a developer’s perspective on why Victor Valley College chose CPV over several other solar technologies.
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Solar Power International

Solar Power International
October 12-14, 2010
Join us for the Solar Power International Workshop, a concentrated seminar focusing on the financial analysis, deployment, operation and maintenance of CPV power plants.  Don't miss the CPV Boot Camp!
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Reflexite, an Orafol Group company, is a global optics supplier that has been in business for 40 years.  The Reflexite Energy Solutions business unit is a global supplier of microstructured optics components for the solar power, lighting, and display industries.  Reflexite core competencies exist in precision tooling, polymer processing, and microreplication. These capabilities yield durable, high performance primary optics used in CPV systems.  A wide range of polymer-on-glass lens arrays are now commercially available designed to meet the exacting requirements of the CPV system engineers.