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


SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference
August 25-29, San Diego, CA
The Solar Energy and Technology program of the annual SPIE Optics and Photonics conference is pleased to announce this year’s CPV specific session, titled “High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications VIII”. Come listen and contribute to the latest updates on CPV technology of all kinds, including luminescent solar concentrators, spectral splitting, LCPV, HCPV and enjoy everything SPIE and San Diego have to offer.




past events


9th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 15-17, Miyazaki, Japan
The Scientific Program Committee of CPV-9 is happy to invite you to participate in this important event on Concentrator Photovoltaics.  Keeping pace with the fast and continuous growth of the technology, representatives from every part of the CPV community will attend the conference.


5th Annual Utility Scale Solar Summit 2012
October 9-12, San Diego, CA
The Infocast Utility Scale Solar Summit is the primary business hub where decision–makers come each year to move the utility scale solar sector forward. The CPV Consortium will be sponsoring a breakfast at the conference on October 12th.


SPI 2012

Solar Power International
September 10-13, 2012 Orlando, Florida USA 


CPV China 2012 & 4th International CPV Workshop, Sep 17/18
CPV China 2012
September 17-18 
Join us for CPV China 2012 & the 4th International CPV Workshop.


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.


8. International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems

SolarExpo: Delivering a Sustainable Future
May 9th-11th, 2012: Verona, Italy 
Join us for the 2nd Annual Concentrator Photovolatic (CPV) Workshop on May 9th at 9:30am in the Rossini Conference Room. The seminar is targeted to provide project developers, utilities, and others in the renewable energy sector with an in-depth look into all aspects of the commercial implementation of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) solutions.

Please email Claire van Zuiden at cvanzuiden@cpvconsortium.org for a copy of the presentation.

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.
See presentation >

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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CESI is a joint stock company whose shareholders are leading national and international players in the electro energetic and electromechanical sectors. These include Enel and Terna. Since over 50 years, CESI is a provider of Testing, Certification, Consulting and Engineering services to the Electric Power System globally, including areas where large scale renewable energy investments are ongoing such as South and East Mediterranean and Middle East countries. CESI also has 30 years’ experience in R&D and production of high efficiency MJ solar cells for space applications being one of the top four worldwide suppliers with more than 60 satellites in orbit. In the last 5 years CESI has also produced terrestrial MJ cells which were extensively tested in pilots, meeting the requirements of the CPV systems. CESI also facilitates through its competencies and relationships the bankability of CPV projects.