46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 46).


Printable Program




June 16-21, 2019

Chicago, IL






Sunday, June 7, 2026


9:00 - 12:00 PMCelestin A
Tutorial AM3: Perovskite and Tandem Packaging and Reliability

9:00 - 12:00 PMCelestin B
Tutorial AM2: PV Systems Modeling with Python, an Interactive Introduction

9:00 - 12:00 PMCelestin C
Tutorial AM1: Fundamentals of Photovoltaics

10:30 - 11:00 AMCelestin Foyer
TUTORIAL AM COFFEE BREAK

1:00 - 4:00 PMCelestin A
Tutorial PM1: Tandems and Multijunction Photovoltaics

1:00 - 4:00 PMCelestin B
Tutorial PM3: Performance Testing of PV Cells and Modules

1:00 - 4:00 PMCelestin C
Tutorial PM4: Expanding PV Deployment Through Dual-Use Pathways

1:00 - 4:00 PMCelestin H
Tutorial PM2: Emerging Space Photovoltaics: Unique Semiconductors, Device Designs and Radiation Interactions

2:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin Foyer
TUTORIAL PM COFFEE BREAK

7:00 - 9:00 PM8 Block Bar - Hyatt Regency
Young Professional Mixer

A relaxed, casual gathering and opportunity to mingle with other young professionals. Discounted food & beverage will be available for purchase.




Monday, June 8, 2026


8:30 - 9:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Emily Warren
9:00 - 9:30 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Nicholas Rolston
9:00
Perovskite Multijunction Solar Cells
Anita Ho-Bailie
The University of Sydney

9:30 - 10:00 AMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

10:00 - 12:00 PMCelestin E
Opening / Keynote / Cherry Award / EDS / JPV

Chair(s): Karin Hinzer
1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin B
Advanced Light Management and Spectral Shaping

Chair(s): Louise Hirst
Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H13
Toward Scalable Free-Space Luminescent Solar Concentration
Mathis Van de Voorde, Twan Kalthof, Jelle Westerhof, Lisanne Einhaus, Rebecca Saive
University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands

H12
Optimizing Practical Applications Of Downshifting Technology In Commercial Solar Cells
Minh Tien Tran, Mingzhe Guo, Martin Green, Jessica Yajie Jiang
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

H10
Multifunctional Luminescent Coating For Space Photovoltaic Applications
Sergey Sarkisov1, Darayas Patel2, Alexandre Fedoseyev1
1SSS Optical Technologies, LLC, Huntsville, AL, United States, 2Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL, United States

2:15
Titanium Dioxide Mono-Material Multilayer Optical Coatings For Photovoltaics
Eloy J Marcelis1, Jelle R. H. Ruiters1, Johan E. ten Elshof1, Monica Morales-Masis2
1MESA+ Institute of Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, 2Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands

2:30
Light Trapping In Ultrathin Iii-V Tandem Solar Cells
Oliver Hoehn1,2, Nicolas Alt1,2, Alexis Gobe3, Sylvain Finot4,5, Jenny Norberg1,2, Simon Ryckaert4, Stéphane Collin4,5, Stéphane Lanteri3, Henning Helmers1
1Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany, 2Chair of Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH), Un, Freiburg, Germany, 3Inria Center at Université Côte d’Azur, Sophia Antipoolis Cedex, France, 4Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau, France, 5Institut Photovoltaïque d’Ile-de-France (IPVF), Palaiseau, France

2:45
Uv-Downshifting Encapsulants For Power Boost And Improved Stability In Photovoltaic Devices
Dana B. Kern, Peter L. Hacke, Rebecca Wai, Xavier Hanna, B. Edward Sartor, Matthew O. Reese, Emily Warren, David C. Miller
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin E
Absorber Prep and Properties

Chair(s): Angus Rockett
1:30
Initiation Of The Cdcl2 Activation Process For Cdsete/Cdte Photovoltaic Devices
Kieran M. Curson1, Pascal Jundt2, Bettina Spaeth2, Christian Drost2, Robert Arndt2, John M. Walls1
1Loughborough University, loughbrough, United Kingdom, 2CTF Solar GmbH, Dresden, Germany

1:45
Eutectic Enhanced Cdcl2 Heat Treatment For Oxygen-Free Processing Of Cdte Solar Cells
Kara B. Kile, Zulkifl Hussain, Isuru Lakmal, Kiran Lamichhane, Prabodika N. Kaluarachchi, Manoj K. Jamarkattel, Shawn M. Wolffersdorff, Aparajita Dixit, Ebin Bastola, Randy J. Ellingson, Adam B. Phillips, Michael J. Heben
Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), Department of Physics and A, Toledo, OH, United States

2:00
Supressing Sub-Bandgap Luminescence From Cdse Films
Kiran Lamichhane, Tyler Brau, Thomas Fiducia, Adam B. Phillips, Manoj K. Jamarkattel, Ebin Bastola, Isuru Lakmal, Kara B. Kile, Prabodika N. Kaluarachchi, Zulkifl Hussain, Arun Basnet, Sabin Neupane, Ujjwal Dhakal, Sanjeeb Budhathoki, Abasi Abudulimu, Yanfa Yan, Randy J. Ellingson, Michael J. Heben
Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Toledo, OH, United States

2:15
Revealing Dopant Metastability And Performance Limits In As-Doped Cdsete Solar Cells Via Operando X-Ray Microscopy
Niranjana Mohan Kumar1, Arkita Chakrabarti1, Andrew Kiss2, Arun K. M. Kanakkithodi3, Dan Mao4, Eric Colegrove5, Mariana Bertoni1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Brookhaven National Lab, Upton, NY, United States, 3Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States, 4First Solar, Toledo, OH, United States, 5National Lab of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

2:30
Thin Bilayer Cdsete/Cdte Solar Cells
Lilly Quintana - Barrera, James R. Sites
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

2:45
Effect Of Selenium On Carrier Type In Cdsete-Alloyed Photoabsorbers Investigated By Pdl Hall Effect
Mustafa Togay1, Isuru Lakmal2, Ebin Bastola2, Zeyad Elsayed1, Robert D. Ellis1, Adam M. Law1, Luksa Kujovic1, Kiran Lamichhane2, Sabin Neupane2, Adam B. Phillips2, Randy J. Ellingson2, Yanfa Yan2, Michael J. Heben2, Jake W. Bowers1, J. Michael Walls1
1CREST, Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom, 2Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin C
Space photovoltaic cells, modules, systems and flight experience

Chair(s): Bao Hoang
D13
Radiometric Solar Simulator Calibration For Space Photovoltaics
Don Walker, Alexandra Pettengill, John Nocerino, Yao Lao, Colin J. Mann, Simon H. Liu
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
1:45
Radiation Tolerance Of Ultra-Thin Inp Solar Cells For Space Applications
Venkata S. A. Chaluvadi1, Stefan Diesing1, 2, Toluwalase Agoro1, Iwan Davies3, Louise C. Hirst1
1University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom, 3IQE plc., Cardiff, United Kingdom

2:00
Highly Radiation-Resistant N-Ingap/P-Gaas Heterojunction Solar Cells
Tetsuya Nakamura1, Maui Hino2, Meita Asami3, Warakorn Yanwachirakul4, Kentaroh Watanabe2, Shota Yamasaki5, Shin-ichiro Sato5, Naotsugu Nagasawa5, Takeshi Ohshima5,6, Hidefumi Akiyama7, Yoshitaka Okada2, Masakazu Sugiyama2
1Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Tsukuba, Japan, 2Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, 3University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan, 4Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 5National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), Takasaki, Japan, 6Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, 7Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
2:15
Thermal Stress Behavior Of Thin-Film Iii-V Tandem Solar Cells
Jenny Norberg1,2, Joachim Herderich1,2, Alessandra Selis1, Henning Helmers1, Oliver Höhn1,2
1Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, 2University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

2:30
Modeling Of Open Circuit Voltage Degradation In Thin Shj Cells Under Proton Irradiation
Izak Baranowski1, Christiana Honsberg1, Stuart Bowden2, Dragica Vasileska1, Ian R. Sellers3, Vincent R. Whiteside3, Nicole Harmon3, Bibhudutta Rout4, Stephen M. Goodnick1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Solestial Solar, Tempe, AZ, United States, 3University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States, 4University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States

D3
Large Area Ultra-Light Environmental Protection For Space Solar Arrays
Pilar Espinet Gonzalez, Yao Lao, Alejandro Hernandez
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin H
Advances in Perovskite Material Development

Chair(s): Yanqi Luo
M9
How Moisture And Oxygen Influence Antisolvent-Free Perovskite Crystallization Pathways
Maimur Hossain1, Connor J. Dolan1, Eric Oberholtz1, Darya Kamiyama1, Jack R. Palmer1, Paulo E. Marchezi1, Tim Kodalle2, Carolin Sutter-Fella 2, David P. Fenning1
1University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States, 2Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States

1:45
Lead Halide Seeding Via Vacuum Deposition Enables The Formation Of Compositionally Diverse 2D/3D Perovskite Heterostructures
Elizabeth M. Wall, Quinn C. Burlingame, Yueh-Lin Loo
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United States

2:00
High-Frequency Ultrasound Assisted Defect Healing In Halide Perovskite Thin Films
Arkita Chakrabarti1, Farzaneh Rezaei1, Kelly Vences2, Yuxi Zhang3, Connor Dolan2, Niranjana Mohan Kumar1, Nasim Alem3, David Fenning2, Mariana Bertoni1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States, 3Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States

2:15
Polymer-Modified Wide Bandgap Perovskites For Stable Tandem Top Cell Deposited In Open-Air
Muneeza Ahmad, Rayna Hylden, Nicholas Rolston
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

2:30
High Efficiency 2.1 Ev Bandgap Inorganic Cspb(I,Br2) Perovskite Solar Cell Deposited Using Vacuum Deposition
Shadab Soomro, Anders Peterson, Purnendu Kartikay, Vikram Dalal
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
M13
First-Principles Analysis Of Iodine Migration And Electronic Degradation In Mapbi₃
Andre Slonopas1, Matthew Limpert2, Nam Le1, James Spicer1
1Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States, 22Army Training and Transformation Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin F
Novel materials and production technologies for PV modules

Chair(s): Stefan Mitterhofer
1:30
Lenticular-Based Colorful Solar Panel Exhibiting >90% Energy Retention
Fahad Mateen1, Songtao Wu1, Brian Woods2, Debasish Banerjee1
1Toyota Research Institute of North America , Ann Arbor, MI, United States, 2Toyota Motors North America , Saline, MI, United States

N2
An Abrasion-Resistant Anti-Soiling And Anti-Reflective Coating For Solar Cover Glass
Madupa Abeywardena1,2, Carmen Wang1,2, QianFeng Xu3, Alan Lyons1,2,3
1City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, NY, United States, 2College of Staten Island, CUNY, Staten Island, NY, United States, 3ARL Designs LLC, Summit, NJ, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
N9
Insights Into The Material Properties Of Epe Encapsulants For Pv Application
Nikolina Pervan1,2, Gabriele C. Eder3, Yuliya Voronko3, Gernot Oreski1,2
1Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH , Leoben, Austria, 2Chair of Materials Science and Testing of Polymers, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria, 3Österreichisches Forschungsinstitut für Chemie und Technik (OFI), Vienna, Austria

N4
Shingled Module Integration Of Monolithic Two‑Terminal Iii-V//Si Tandem Solar Cells Exceeding 30 % Module Efficiency
Jonas D. De Rose, Leonhard Böck, Tadeo Schweigstill, Jan Benick, Ralph Müller, Malte Klitzke, David Lackner, Torsten Rößler, Gerald Siefer, Holger Neuhaus, Florian Clement, Oliver Höhn, Frank Dimroth
Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany

2:30
Improved Shading Tolerance Of Photovoltaic Modules Using Small-Area High-Voltage (Sahiv) And Total Cross-Tied (Tct) Topology
Luthfan Fauzan1,2, Min Ju Yun1, Yeon Hyang Sim1, Hyekyoung Choi1, Dong Yoon Lee1, Seung I. Cha1,2
1Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Changwon, South Korea, 2Department of Electro-functionality Materials Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Changwon, South Korea

B9
Meniscus Integration For Thin Film Nano Electronics Robot (Meitner): Automated, Scalable Perovskite Manufacturing Via Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization
Daniel Abdoue1, Ethan G. Schwartz2, Maimur Hossain2, Jake Kittell3, Kyle Sipe1, Danil Ryzhokhin1, Vivek Babu4, Chad Miller4, Tonio Buonassissi5, Devin Mackenzie2,6, David Fenning1
1University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States, 2University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States, 3Happiness Tech LLC, Morrisville, VT, United States, 4Verde Technologies Inc., Burlington, VT, United States, 5Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, United States, 6Washington Clean Energy Testbeds, Seattle, WA, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin A
UV-Induced Degradation and Environmental Stability of Materials

Chair(s): Lelia Deville
1:30
Uv-Induced Degradation In Topcon Modules: Linking Accelerated Testing And Field Evidence
Archana Sinha1, Jean-Nicolas Jaubert1, Todd Karin1, Dana Kern2
1Kiwa PVEL, Napa, CA, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

2:00
Greater Uv-Induced Degradation Under Uv-Fluorescent Compare To Full Spectrum Illumination
Rebecca B. Wai, Xavier Hanna, Jimmy M. Newkirk, Kent Terwilliger, Steve Johnston, David C. Miller, Peter L. Hacke, Dana B. Kern
National Lab of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

2:15
Optical And Chemical Degradation Mechanisms In Modern Encapsulant Materials For Uv-Id Mitigation
Dennice M. Roberts, Xavier Hanna, David C. Miller, Jimmy Newkirk, Kent Terwiliger, Rachael L. Arnold, Rebecca Wai, Peter Hacke, Dana Kern
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

J10
Capacitance-Based Metastability In Samples Extracted From Uv-Stressed Silicon Topcon Photovoltaic Modules
Steve Johnston, Dana B. Kern, Rebecca B. Wai, Kent Terwilliger
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

J15
The Environmental Stability Of Sno2, Zno And Alloyed Buffer Layers
Luksa Kujovic, Elliott Groves, Ali Abbas , Luke O. Jones, Mustafa Togay, Luis C. Infante-Ortega, Samuel E. Machin, Adam M. Law, Ana C. Jurado-Estrada, Jake W. Bowers, John M. Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

3:00 - 3:30 PMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/ Exhibits

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 1
Posters

Chair(s): Amit Munshi
A1
Temperature-Driven Structural Transition In Cdte/Cds Thin Films: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Sharmin Abdullah1, Henry Chan2, Orcun Yildiz2
1George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States, 2Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, United States

A2
Dopant-Dependent Recombination Regimes And Carrier Extraction In High-Efficiency Cdsete Solar Cells
Abasi Abudulimu1, Chungho Lee2, Tyler Brau1, Scott L. Wenner1, Adam B. Phillips1, Michael J. Heben1, Randy J. Ellingson1
1Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), Department of Physics and A, Toledo, OH, United States, 2First Solar, Inc. California Technology Center (CTC), Santa Clara, CA, United States

A3
Investigating The Effects Of Processing Conditions On Carrier Dynamics In Single Crystal Cdte:As Grown By Molecular Beam Epitaxy
Alex J. Ashley1, Hongling Lott2, Andrea T. Mathew2, Eric Colegrove2, Matthew O. Reese2, Jason B. Baxter1
1Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

A4
A Study Of Se Profiles In As Doped Cd(Se,Te) Photovoltaic Devices
Eric Colegrove, Josh Brown, Robert Morrissey, Andrea Mathew, Aditya Ratnapagol, Hongling Lott, Ryan Muzzio, Ed Sartor, Matt Young, Craig Perkins, Darius Kuciauskas, Matthew Reese
National Laboratories of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

A5
Efficiency Improvement Of Cu3Bis3 Thin Film Solar Cell Using Nio Hole Transport Layer
Sandip Das
Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
A6
Zn-Alloyed Sno2 Buffer Layers For Thin Film Cdsete/Cdte Solar Cells
Zeyad Elsayed1, Samuel E. Machin1, Ana Jurado-Estrada1, Luis C. Infante-Ortega1, Mustafa Togay1, Luksa Kujovic1, Sam Davis1, Zhaoxia Zhou1, Stuart Robertson1, Jake W. Bowers1, John M. Walls1, Pascal Jundt2, Bettina Spaeth2, Christian Drost2, Robert Arndt2
1Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 2CTF Solar GmbH, Dresden, Germany

A7
Inter-Grain Inhomogeneities Limit The Performance Of Cdsete Solar Cells
Thomas Fiducia, Ian M. glass, Kara Kile, Ebin Bastola, Manoj Jamarkattel, Abasi Abudulimu, Yanfa Yan, Randy J. Ellingson, Michael J. Heben, Adam B. Phillips
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

A8
2D Mote2 Back Surface Passivation For Cdte Thin-Film Solar Cells
Karthika Haridas1, Shubhra Bansal1,2
1Material Science and Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States, 2Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States

A9
Css Grown Cdse Solar Cells For Tandem Applications
Manoj K. Jamarkattel1, Adam B. Phillips1, Kiran Lamichhane1, Sam Machin2, Isuru Lakmal1, Sabin Neupane1, Sanjeeb Budhathoki1, Ujjwal Dhakal1, Alisha Adhikari1, Arun Basnet1, Tingting Zhu1, Tyler Brau1, Abasi Abudulimu1, Ebin Bastola1, Michael Walls2, Yanfa Yan1, Randy J. Ellingson1, Michael J. Heben1
1Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization, University of Toledo, Department of, Toledo, OH, United States, 2Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough University, Leicestersgire, United Kingdom

A10
A Minority-Carrier Trap State Detected In Cdsete:As Using Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy
Steve Johnston, Hongling Lott, Eric Colegrove, Joel N. Duenow, Joshua A. Brown, Andrea T. Mathew, B. Edward Sartor, Robert Morrissey, Matthew O. Reese
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

A11
Nanoscale Investigation Of Defects In Cdcl2 Treated Cdse Thin Films
Xiaolei Liu, Zhaoxia Zhou, Jacques Kenyon, Rob Ellis, Kerrie Morris, Zeyad Elsayed, Sam Machin, Kieran Curson, Jake Bowers, Michael Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

A12
Electrical Contact Behavior And Band Alignment At Metal/Cd-Se-Te Interfaces
Mark Mills1,2, Jing Shang1,2, Magesh Murugesan1, John McCloy1,2
1Institute of Materials Research, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States, 2School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Pullman, WA, United States

A13
Voltage Limits And System Leverage In Imperfect Crystals: The Case Of Cdte Photovoltaics
Amit H Munshi1,2
1Colorado State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 2JPHB Solutions LLC, Loveland, CO, United States

A14
Experimental Signatures Of Light And Voltage Bias-Induced Hysteresis In Cd(Se,Te) Devices
B. Edward Sartor1, Marco Nardone2, Chun-Sheng Jiang1, Steve Johnston1, Craig L. Perkins1, Ryan Muzzio1, Joshua Brown1, Eric Colegrove1, Matthew O. Reese1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States

A15
Hole Mobility And Scattering Mechanisms In Cdte Solar Cells
Timur Sukhanov1, Eric Colegrove2, Matthew O. Reese2, Sivalingam Sivananthan1,3
1University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 3Sivananthan Laboratories , Bolingbrook, IL, United States

A16
Pre- And Post-Deposition Copper Treatment For Cdznte Back Buffer In Cdte Solar Cells
Priya Suryavanshi1, Sam Machin2, Michael Walls2, James Sites1
1Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 2Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, 3Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, 41Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

A17
Investigating The &Lsquo;Ringing&Rsquo; Feature Around Grain Boundaries Of Cdsete/Cdtesolar Cellsusing Cathodoluminescence
Aoshi Yang, Jacques Kenyon, Zhaoxia Zhou, Stuart Robertson, Michael Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

G9
Effects Of Cdcl2 Annealing On Cadmium Selenide Solar Cells�
Sheikh T Elahi1, Wei Wang 2, Zahangir Alom3, Vaselis Palekis4, Chris Ferekides 5
11, TAMPA, FL, United States, 22, TAMPA, FL, United States, 33, TAMPA, FL, United States, 44, TAMPA, FL, United States, 55, TAMPA, FL, United States

G10
CuXZn1-XS As A Transparent Contact For N-Cdte Solar Cells
Wei Wang, Vasilis Palekis, Sheikh E Tawsif, Chris Ferekides
University of South Florida, TAMPA, FL, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 2
Posters (Characterization Methods)

Chair(s): Andre Augusto
A18
Non-Idealities In Pulsed-Light Characterization Of Perovskite Solar Cell Films
Rodolfo De La Cruz Zanetti1, Buh Kum Tatchen2, Ahmad R. Kirmani2, Richard R. King1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 3Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 4Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

A19
Challenges And Solutions For Determining The End Contact Resistance Of Interconnects Based On Electrically Conductive Adhesives With Statistical Significance
Maria Ignacia Devoto Acevedo1, Raphael Shanmugam 1, Daniel Tune1, Tobias Nitsche2, Daniel Buckland2, Giuseppe Galbiati2, Tobias Meßmer1
1ISC Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany, 2Henkel, Düsseldorf, Germany

A20
From Scarce To Seen: Enhancing Rare Defect Visibility In Photovoltaics Using Ai-Generated Luminescence Images
Gaia M. N. Javier, Brendan Wright, Victoria Zhao, Tess Rickard, Ziv Hameiri
The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

B1
Direct Observation Of Electrical Passivation On Topcon Solar Cells By Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy
Chun-Sheng Jiang, Dana Kern, Rebecca Wai, Harvey Guthrey, John Mangum, Steve Johnston
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

B2
High Spatial Resolution Mapping Of Urbach Energy In Photovoltaic Devices
Jacques D Kenyon, Kieran M Curson, Xiaolei Liu, Aoshi Yang, Lukša Kujović, Stuart Robertson, Zhaoxia Zhou, Jake W Bowers, John M Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

B3
Rapid, High-Throughput, Multimodal Characterization Of Emergent Pv Materials And Device Insights
Amy E. Louks2, Ethan G. Schwartz3, Brandon T. Motes1, Anthony T. Troupe1, Axel F. Palmstrom2, Zhaoyang Han4, Qi Jiang4, Joseph J. Berry2, J. Devin MacKenzie3, Minhal Hasham1
1Optigon Inc., Somerville, MA, United States, 2NLR/NREL, Golden, CO, United States, 3University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States, 4Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

B4
Characterization Of Ionic-Electronic Transport And Recombination In Perovskite Solar Cells Using Impedance Spectroscopy And Drift-Diffusion Simulations Under Multi-Biasing Conditions
Juan Pablo Medina Flechas1,2, Raj Dashrath Patel2, Osbel Almora3, Dounya Barrit1,2, Marion Provost2, Sylvain Le Gall2,5, Jean-Paul Kleider2,4,5, Camille Bainier1,2, Pilar Lopez-Varo2, Philip Schulz2,4,6
1TotalEnergies OneTech, Palaiseau, France, 2Institut Photovoltaïque d'Ile-de-France (IPVF), Palaiseau, France, 3Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain, 4Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Palaiseau, France, 5Laboratoire de Génie Electrique et Electronique de Paris (GeePs), Gif-sur-Yvette, France, 6Ecole Polytechnique , Palaiseau, France

B5
Improved Cdte Metallization Through Use Of Internal Energy Referencing In X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Ryan Muzzio1, Christopher P. Muzzillo1, Ed Sartor1, Chungho Lee2, Matthew O. Reese1, Craig L. Perkins1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2First Solar Inc. , Santa Clara, CA, United States

B6
Subjunction Spatial El Characterization Technique For Large Area Iii-V And Si Space Solar Cells
Rivka Stasavage, Kyle Virgil, Abigail R. Meyer, Don Walker, Yao Y. Lao
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

B7
Detailed Investigation Of The Performance Of Low-Concentrator Pv Receiver For Wireless Laser Power Transmission Under Laboratory Conditions
Alvaro Valera-Albacete1, Elvira Castillo-García1, Natalia Seoane2, Antonio García-Loureiro2, Florencia Almonacid1, Eduardo F. Fernández1
1Advances in Photovoltaic Technology (AdPVTech), CEACTEMA, Universidad de Jaén, Jaen, Spain, 2Centro Singular de Investigación en Tecnoloxías de Información (CiTiUS), Universid de de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

B8
Optimizing Sample Preparation Of Cdsete/Cdse Photovoltaic Absorbers For Cathodoluminescence Study Using Fib, Sem And Tem
Zhaoxia Zhou, Stuart Robertson, Sam Machin, Kieran Curson, Luksa Kujovic, Jacques Kenyon, Xiaolei Liu, Rob Ellis, Mike Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 3
Posters

Chair(s): Ashley Gaulding
B10
Greenhouse Living-Lab Agrivoltaic Systems In Spain
João Gabriel Bessa1, Jesus Montes-Romero1, Florencia Almonacid1, Alejandro C. Escabias1, Pillar F. Fernández-Villamil2, Fulgencio C. López2, Virginia H. Pérez2, Maria Giménez3, Eduardo F. Fernández1
1Advances in Photovoltaic Technology (AdPVTech), CEACTEMA, University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain, 2Instituto Murciano de Investigación y desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental (IMIDA), Murcia, Spain, 3J. Huete International, Murcia, Spain

B12
Gis-Based Constraint Filtering For Agrivoltaic Site Screening In Japan
Pawita Bunme, Takashi Oozeki
Renewable Energy Advanced Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Tec, Koriyama, Japan

B13
Physics-Informed Tcn Transformer With Localized P&O Refinement For Rapid Global Mppt Under Partial Shading
Natnael Dejene, Sandip Das
Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, United States

B14
Pvcollada: A Schema For Exchange Of Digital Pv System Design Data
Clifford W Hansen1, Stephane Degre2
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2PVsyst SA, Satigny, Switzerland

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
B15
Forecasting Solar Panel Soiling Recovery Using Environmental Data During Rain Events In Africa
Grace S.W. Liu, Brendan Wright, Ali Shakiba, Abhnil Prasad, Ziv Hameiri
University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia

B16
Design Guidelines For Pv Applications In The Dutch Built Environment
Lucia Montoni1, Yingxin Feng2, Guang Hu2, Roel Loonen3, Angele Reinders2, Antonella Trombadore1
1Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Florence, Italy, 2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 3Department of Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands

B17
Environmental Impacts Of Agrivoltaics For Arid And Semi-Arid Regions
FNU Muhfizaturrahmah1,2, Christiana Honsberg2, Stuart Bowden3, Michael Goryll2, Anamitra Pal2
1Dept. of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 3Solestial Solar, Tempe, AZ, United States

B18
Modern Metrics To Pre-Screen Variable Renewable Energy Sites For Reliable Production
Heather Norton, Michael MacWilliam, Derrick Tan, Robbie Sanderson, Marianne Rodgers
Wind Energy Institute of Canada, Tignish, PE, Canada

B19
Backsheet-Steel Adhesion For Integrated Photovoltaic FaÇAdes: A Comparative Study
Nikolina Pervan1,2,3, Lukas Geymayer4, Martin Fleischanderl4, Hannes Kurz4, Gregor Kitzberger 4, Friedrich Füreder-Kitzmüller4, Gernot Oreski1,2
1Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH , Leoben, Austria, 2Chair of Materials Science and Testing of Polymers, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria, 3UHasselt, Institute for Materials Research (IUMAT), Hasselt, Belgium, 4voestalpine Stahl GmbH, Linz, Austria

B20
The Case For Low Efficiency Solar Cells In Space Satellites
Brad Reed1,2, Tim Locke2, Matt Voss3, Chris Olmedo2
1WR Scientific, Inc., Eden, UT, United States, 2Space Force, Washington, DC, United States, 3NearSpace Launch, Upland, IN, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
B11
Predictive Agrivoltaics: A Novel Physics-Guided Deconvolution Approach Anticipates Multi-Year Indiana Commodity Crop Yield Distribution Under Single-Axis Tracking Agpv
Jabir Bin Jahangir, Geoffrey Sanchez, Muhmmad Ashraful Alam, Peter Bermel
Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 4
Posters

Chair(s): Marc Perez
Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
C1
Real-Time Pv Power Nowcasting: A Two-Stage Hybrid Cnn And Lssvm Framework Using All-Sky Imagers And Kalman Filtering
Khadija Barhmi, Sara Mirbagheri Golroodbari1, Wilfried Van Sark
Utrecht University, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht, Netherlands

C2
Impact Of Data Acquisition Delays On Photovoltaic Forecasts Performance In Real-Time Operational Processes
Thomas Carriere, Alexandre Boilley, Florian Ghionda, Loic Yezeguelian, Sebastien Pitaval
Calibsun, Valbonne, France

C3
Optimization Of Urban Onsite Energy Generation And Energy Storage Assets Enhancing Grid Stability For Dynamic Power Generation
Benjamin Damiani1, Adam Bennett2, Pat Phelps3, Erika Boeing2, Miguel Granier4
1Cherry Street Energy, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2Accelerate Wind, Birmingham, AL, United States, 3WhyGrene, Seattle, WA, United States, 4Cox Cleantech Accelerator, Atlanta, GA, United States

C4
Free Near-Real-Rime Irradiance Data Is A Product From Noaa Goes Satellites
William B. Hobbs1, Kevin S. Anderson2, Adam R. Jensen3
1Southern Company, Birmingham, AL, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 3Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

C5
Integrated Day-To-Hour Downscaling Of Irradiance And Temperature For Climate Projection
Jing Huang, Marc Perez, Richard Perez
Clean Power Research, Napa, CA, United States

C6
Spatial Aggregation Of Utility-Scale Solar Pv Power Generation
Jing Huang, Marc Perez, Richard Perez
Clean Power Research, Napa, CA, United States

C7
Assessment Of Renewable Transition Pathways Using The Firm Power Generation Concept
Martin János Mayer1,2
1Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technolo, Budapest, Hungary, 2MTA-BME Lendület “Momentum” Renewable Energy Systems Research Group, Budapest, Hungary

C8
Irradiance Variations Of A Pyranometer Due To Leveling Issues
Josh Peterson, Adagia Latta
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, United States

C9
Evaluating Snow Loss Methods &Ndash; Soiling Kit Measurements Vs Models Using Gridded Input Data
Josh Peterson, Alex Bryan, Julie Chard
GroundWork Renewables Inc, Sand City, CA, United States

C10
A Data-Driven Method For Synthetic Extreme Weather Generation And Solar Impact Assessment
Duc-Huy Pham1,2, Cong Feng1, Jin Tan1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States

C11
Validation Of A Hybrid Snow-Loss Model
Andrea Quattrone1, Mark A. Mikofski2
1DNV, Montreal, QC, Canada, 2DNV, Oakland, CA, United States

C12
Arabella: An Embedded Iot Environmental Monitoring System With Real-Time Solar Power Impact Tracking
Maksim Rabinovich, Michael Goryll, Christiana Honsberg
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

C13
Performance Evaluation Of A Pv Soiling Sensor Using Light Filters As Artificial Soiling
Ajay Singh, Derek Jones, Kris Payne, Troy Forbush, Zach Smith
Campbell Scientific Inc. , Logan, UT, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
C14
Solar Nowcasting With Local Sensor Networks: Replacing Pyranometers With Abundant Iot Light Sensors And Pv Modules
Tobias Veihelmann, Philipp Reitz, Maximilian Lübke, Eva Russwurm, Norman Franchi
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

C15
Privacy-Preserving Geometry-Driven Capacity Factor Limit For Residential Solar Pv Fleets Via Data-Adaptive Irradiance Modelling
Hesan Ziar1, William Beuttell1, Marc Korevaar 1, Christian A. Gueymard 2
1Kipp & Zonen B.V., Delft, Netherlands, 2Solar Consulting Services, Colebrook, NH, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMCelestin A
Start-Up Pitch Competition

Chair(s): Mathilde Fievez
3:30 - 5:30 PMVirtual Posters
Virtual Posters

9:45
Short-Term Data-Driven Forecasting Of Post-Curtailment Aggregate Photovoltaic Generation In Cyprus
Viken Davidian1,2, Panagiotis Herodotou1,3, Demetris Marangis1,3, Rogiros Tapakis2, Stavros Afxentis2, Constantinos Alexandrou2, Stelios Chiras2, George Makrides1,2, George E. Georghiou1,2
1PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Intelligent, Efficient and Sustainable Energy Solutions, Uni, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2PV Technology Lab, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, 3Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, 4Transmission System Operator of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

1:45
Enhanced Photon Trapping In Luminescent Concentrators For Low-Cost, Solution Processed Spectrum-Splitting Solar Modules
Carissa N. Eisler, Daniel Katz, Lauren Darzynkiewicz
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States

F3
Operational Impact Of High Rooftop Pv Penetration On An Urban 11 Kv Distribution Feeder: A Utility-Scale Simulation Study
Rishu Garg, Hanumanth Raju GV, Stalon Jessin
Center for Study of Science, technology and Policy , Bangalore, India

101
Gensolar: A Stochastic Generative Model For Minute-Resolution Solar Irradiance And Applications
Marc Abou Anoma
Anosaki Labs, Paris, France

102
Performance And Reliability Of Passive-Active Snow Removal Technique For Photovoltaic Systems In Cold Climates
Harriet Ahu-Darkwah1, Jaewon Oh1, Sagar Bhoite2, Govindasamy Tamizhmani2
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States, 22Photovoltaic Reliability Laboratory - Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ, United States

103
Controlled Solvent Evaporation For Agbi₁Sb₁I₇-Based Lead-Free Triple-Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells
Mai A Alharbi1, Tapas K Mallick1,2
1University of Exeter , penryn, United Kingdom, 2Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

104
Integration Of Green Hydrogen Into Residential Renewable Energy Systems
YAHYA ALHARTHI
University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Albatin, Saudi Arabia

105
Environmental Effect On The Interfacial Delamination And Critical Energy Release Rate In Thin Film Cigs Solar Cells
Avinash P. Brahamanpallyker1, Hansung Kim1
1Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN, United States, 2Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN, United States

106
Accelerated Testing Of Topcon Module With Low Wvtr Transparent Backsheet
ADRIJA DEY, AKASH LOHAR, HARSH TRIVERI, SHASHWATA CHATTOPADHYAY
RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India

107
Considerations For A Cdte/Cdsete Two-Terminal Tandem Solar Cell
Aparajita Dixit, Scott Lambright, Alexander Bordovalos, Balaji Ramanujam, Isuru Lakmal, Adam Phillips, Nikolas Podraza, Michael Heben , Randy Ellingson
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

108
Reproducibility Evaluation Of Calibration Procedures For Measurement Values Of I-V Characteristics Of Photovoltaic Modules
Tinglin Guo, Xin Huang, Yuehua Yang, He Wang, Hong Yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
109
Coring Technique Development And Failure Analysis Of Perovskite Solar Modules
Yujian Han1,2, Xiting Lang2, Minghui Li2, Hao Tian2, Hong Lu5, Xirui Liu2, Xingxing Wang2, Lang Wen2, Jiang Sheng4, Jichun Ye2, Chongwen Li6, Chuanxiao Xiao2,3
1University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, 2Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China, 3Ningbo New Materials Testing and Evaluation Center CO. Ltd, Ningbo, China, 4ChangZhou S.C Exact Equipment Co, Changzhou, China, 5University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, China, 6Southeast University, Nanjing, China

110
Improving The Hosting Capacity Of Pv Systems In Lv Grids Through Energy Storage Systems And Smart Inverters
Anny Huaman-Rivera, Agustin Irizarry-Rivera, Ricardo Calloquispe-Huallpa
University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (UPRM), Mayagüez, PR, Puerto Rico

111
Technical And Economic Evaluation Of Pv Hosting Capacity Enhancement In Distribution Networks
Anny Huaman-Rivera, Agustin Irizarry-Rivera, Ricardo Calloquispe-Huallpa
University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (UPRM), Mayagüez, PR, Puerto Rico

112
Impact Of Errors In Temperature Coefficients On Stc Corrected-Maximum Power Offset Of Photovoltaic Modules
Xin Huang, Yuehua Yang, Tinglin Guo, He Wang, Hong Yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

113
Effect Of Series Resistance On Offset Of Stc-Corrected Maximum Power Of Photovoltaic Modules
Xin Huang, Tinglin Guo, Yuehua Yang, He Wang, Hong Yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

114
Measurement Uncertainty Of Stc Maximum Power Degradation Of Photovoltaic Modules
Xin Huang, Tinglin Guo, Yuehua Yang, He Wang, Hong Yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

115
Impact Factors In Intra-Laboratory Measurement Reproducibility For Photovoltaic Modules
Xin Huang, Yuehua Yang, Tinglin Guo, He Wang, Hong Yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

116
Effect Of Temperature On The Forward And Reverse Electrical Performance Of Inas/Gaas1-XSbX Quantum Dot Solar Cells
Chunxue Ji1,2, Yidi Bao1,2, Xiaoling Chen1,2, Xiaoyang Zhao1,2, Wen Liu1,2, Xiaodong Wang1,2
1Engineering Research Center for Semiconductor Integrated Technology, Institute of Semiconductors, Ch, BEIJING, China, 2Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering & School of Integrated Circuits, Univers, BEIJING, China

117
Kinematic And Static Equilibrium Analysis Of Five-Pin And Three-Pin Graphite Boat Designs For Stable Pecvd Wafer Handling
Siddhant Kaushik
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States

118
Mechanism Of Ohmic Contact Resulting From Heavily Doped P-N Junction: A Novel Explanation In Terms Of Impurity-Photovoltaic-Effect Due To Infrared Self-Emission At Room-Temperature
Jianming Li
Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

119
Optimization Of Aluminum Frame Design For Solar Panels Through Simulation Of Von Misses Stress Under Load
AKASH LOHAR, Sarthak Sonkar, Praveen Mandloi, Kamalesh Barman, Adrija Dey, Shashwata Chattopadhyay
RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India

120
Accelerated Corrosion Testing Of Topcon Solar Cells In Pressure Cooker Test (Pct) Chamber
AKASH LOHAR, ADRIJA DEY, SHASHWATA CHATTOPADHYAY
RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India

121
Studies For Voltage Maintenance In Microgrid Development In The La Margarita Community In Salinas, Puerto Rico
Melissa Louie1, Rachid Darbali-Zamora1, Jimmy Quiroz1, Wanda Rios2, Adam Eberwein3, Thad Haines1
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2Abeyno Cooperative, Salinas, DC, Puerto Rico, 3EarthSpark International, Washington D.C., PR, United States

122
Automated Performance Evaluation Frameworks: Leveraging Large Language Models For Scalable Service Delivery In Multi-Tiered Solar Asset Management
André M. Nobre1, Carlos Alberto Severiano Jr.2, Manav Gupta1, Yi Zhen Zhou1
1PV Doctor, Singapore, Singapore, 2Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais , Sabará, Brazil

123
Vacuum Coating Strategies To Minimize Interface Voltage Loss In Perovskite Solar Cells
Isaac B. Ogunniranye, Haoran Chen, Kshitiz Dolia, Scott L. Wenner, Kiran Lamichhane, Michael J. Heben, Randy J. Ellingson, Yanfa Yan, Zhaoning Song
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

124
Evaluation Of Nrcan&Rsquo;S New Retscreen Net Zero Portfolio Manager For Use In Arctic Environments
Talin Patel1, Jinwook Chang2, Martha Lenio3
1Basis Independent Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 2 Shanghai American School, Puxi Campus, Shanghai, China, 3Mars Green Consulting, Iqaluit, NU, Canada

125
A Flyback-Based Miso Dc--Dc Architecture For Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems
Sebastián Rodriguez-Romero1,3, Jorge Rabanal-Arabach1,3, Edward Fuentealba-Vidal1,3, Mauricio Trigo-Gonzalez1,3, Alejandro Stowhas-Villa2,3, Fernando Castro-Gallardo1,3, Christian A. Rojas2,3
1Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile, 2Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Antofagasta, Chile, 3Solar Energy Research Center, Antofagasta, Chile

126
Annealing Of Electron-Beam Evaporated Nickel Oxide For Hole Transport Layers In P-I-N Perovskite Solar Cells
Chaiwarut Santiwipharat, Kevin D. Dobson, Ujjwal K. Das, William N. Shafarman
Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

127
Characterization Of Organic Semiconductor Thin Films Prepared Via Mist Deposition Bymultifunctional Scanning Probe Microscopy
Nobuo Satoh1, Yuma Saitoh1, Taiga Kaiami2, Shigetaka Katori2
1Chiba Institute of Technology, Narashino, Japan, 2National Institute of Technology, Tsuyama College, Tsuyama, Japan

128
A Minimal Neural Augmentation Of Pvlib For Accurate And Transferable Pv Digital Twins
Rafsan Sayad1, Shah Mohazzem Hossain1, Md Ahsan Kabir1, Mohammed Mynuddin2, Md Majedul Haque Mithun3, Mahir Foysal4
1Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2Hitachi Energy, Raleigh, NC, United States, 3North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC, United States, 4University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States

129
An Investigation On Industrial Encapsulant&Ndash;Glass Interfacial Adhesion: Comparing Standard Eva With Next-Gen Epe And Epe-Dc Under Highly Accelerated Stress Testing (Hast)
Bhuwanesh Kumar Sharma1, Devnanadan Kumar1, Aakash Lohar1, Adrija Dey1, Smith Desai1, Shashwata Chattopadhyay1
1RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India, 2RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India, 3RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India, 4RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India, 5RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India, 6RAYZON SOLAR LIMITED, SURAT, India

130
Who Owns The Risk? Temporal Misalignment Between Pv Manufacturing, Degradation, And Project-Level Uncertainty In Utility-Scale Solar
Andy Skumanich
SolarVisionCo, San Francisco, CA, United States

131
Integration Between Pv-Array And Electric Vehicles With Boost-Dab Converters For Large Autonomy
Alejandro Stowhas-Villa1, Sebastián Rodriguez-Romero2, Matias G. Veillon1, Diego Arias2, Christian A. Rojas1, Edward Fuentealba2, Jorge Rabanal-Arabach2
1Department of Electronics, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaiso, Chile, 2Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile

132
Power Matrix Reconstruction Of Hjt Pv Modules For Cser Rating: A Segmented Hybrid Parameter Extraction Method
Yuehua Yang, Xin Huang, Tinglin Guo, He Wang, Hong yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

133
Dual Dependency Of Series Resistance In Hjt Solar Modules: Analysis Under Varying Irradiance And Temperature
Yuehua Yang, Xin Huang, Tinglin Guo, He Wang, Hong Yang
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China

134
Insight Into The Mechanism Of Reversible Uvid In Topcon Solar Cells Using A Non-Destructive Characterisation
Pengfei Zhang, Caixia Li, Ziheng Liu, Jialiang Huang, Jialin Cong, Jingwen Cao, Martin A. Green, Xiaojing Hao
UNSW, Sydney, Sydney, Australia

135
Rollable Lightweight Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cell Modules For Space Applications
Wenjie Zhao1, Zhengxin Liu1,2, Jianhua Shi1,2, Anjun Han1,2, Junlin Du1,2, Wenzhu Liu1,2, Fanying Meng1, Liping Zhang1, Qiang Shi1, Chen Qiu1, Yue Yuan1, Zengfeng Di1
1National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and , Shanghai, China, 26T Solar Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China

5:00 - 6:00 PMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Welcome Reception & Exhibits



Tuesday, June 9, 2026


8:30 - 9:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Chris Ferekides
9:00 - 9:30 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Jhoan Montenegro Montenegro
9:00
Data-Driven Modeling Of Photovoltaic Solar Inverter Dynamics
Timothy Hansen
Colorado State University

9:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Rachel Woods-Robinson
10:00 - 10:30 AMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin B
Panel: Exploring the Relationship between Fundamental Research and Innovation in Photovoltaics

In photovoltaics, major technological breakthroughs often begin with deep fundamental insights. Understanding the underlying physics of solar energy conversion enables researchers to discover new materials, develop novel device architectures, and uncover entirely new mechanisms for converting sunlight into electricity. These advances form the foundation upon which future photovoltaic technologies are built. At the same time, the global photovoltaics industry has matured dramatically. With annual production now at the gigawatt scale, further improvements in device performance increasingly rely on sophisticated industrial processes and state-of-the-art manufacturing infrastructure. Yet the field continues to depend critically on bold ideas and creative thinking emerging from fundamental research. This special moderated panel brings together leading Photovoltaics Specialists who have shaped the field through breakthroughs in photovoltaic fundamentals and who have seen their ideas translate into real technological progress. Beyond discussing the science, the panelists will reflect on how transformative ideas emerge, how fundamental discoveries become innovations, and what it takes to build a successful research career in photovoltaics today. For students and early-career researchers, this session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from top scientists about how impactful research happens - from identifying important questions to navigating the path from fundamental insight to real-world technology. Audience participation is strongly encouraged. To ensure that everyone - including those less comfortable speaking up in public - can contribute, we will use an online platform for submitting questions and comments throughout the session. Panelists: Harry Atwater, Vera Steinmann,Silvana Ovaitt, Chistiana Honsberg


Chair(s): Emily Warren
10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin A
High Efficiency, Device Physics, Thin Si, and Reliability

Chair(s): Bo He
10:30
Advancements In Sputtered Tunnel Oxide And Doped Polysilicon Based Fully Passivated-Contact Ibc Solar Cells
Vaibhav V. Kuruganti1, Volker Linß2, Thomas Buck1, Eric Schneiderlöchner2, Valentin D. Mihailetchi1
1International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz (ISC), Konstanz, Germany, 2Von Ardenne GmbH, Dresden, Germany

10:45
Efficiency-Breakdown Trade-Offs In Ibc Solar Cells With Embedded Bypass Diodes
Paul Procel Moya, Yifeng Zhao, René van Swaaij , Olindo Isabella
TuDelft, Delft, Netherlands

11:00
Exploring The Performance Of Hybrid Interdigitated Back Contact Silicon Solar Cells In Relation To The Thickness Of Silicon Wafers
Xiaoning Ru1,2, Feng Ye1, Jiansheng Chen1, Yunlai Yuan1, Fengxiu Miao1, Jinsheng Zhang Zhang1, Hua Wu1, Yunpeng Li1, Miao Yang1, Huizhao Sun1, Minghao Qu1, Jianbo Wang1, Junxiong Lu1, Feilin Ping1, Liang Fang1, Xixiang Xu1
1LONGi Central R&D Institute, Xi'an, China, 2School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China

J3
Understanding The Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Signal Of Free Electrons In Passivated Silicon Surfaces
Thien Truong1, Chirag Mule1,2, Rabin Basnet3, P. Craig Taylor2, Sumit Agarwal2, David Mulder1, William Nemeth1, David Young1, Paul Stradins1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States, 3Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
J5
Correlating Annealing-Induced Electronic And Chemical Degradation Of Silicon Heterojunction Cells
Margaret Zeile1,2, Andrew V. Teplyakov2, Ujjwal K. Das1
1Institute of Energy Conversion, Newark, DE, United States, 2Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Newark, DE, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H17
Microscopic Insights Into The Mechanism Of Leco-Enabled Fire-Through Cu Contact Formation On N-Topcon
Sagnik Dasgupta1, Ruohan Zhong1, Harvey Gutthrey2, Mengkun Tian1, Vijaykumar Upadhyaya1, Venkata S. A. Mulkaluri1, Donald Intal3, Wook-Jin Choi1, Young-Woo Ok1, Pauls Stradins2, Abasifreke Ebong3, Ruvini Dharmadasa4, Thad Druffel4, Ajeet Rohatgi1
1Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 3University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, United States, 4Bert Thin Films, Louisville, KY, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin C
Data Analysis and Machine Learning

Chair(s): Mathilde Fievez
10:30
Physics-Informed Machine Learning For Solar Cell Diagnosis: Extracting A Physical Digital Twin From Inline Metrology
Andreas Fell, Alexandra Wörnhör, Wilkin Wöhler, Ralf Preu, Stefan Rein, Matthias Demant
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany

11:00
From Scarce To Seen: Enhancing Rare Defect Visibility In Photovoltaics Using Ai-Generated Luminescence Images
Gaia M. N. Javier, Brendan Wright, Victoria Zhao, Tess Rickard, Ziv Hameiri
The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:15
Physics-Informed Deep Learning For Current-Voltage Curve Prediction Of Photovoltaic Devices From Electroluminescence Images
Brandon K Byford1,2, Laura E Boucheron2, Norman R Jost1, Jennifer L Braid2
1Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque , NM, United States, 2New Mexico State University , Las Cruces , NM, United States

11:30
Determining Optical Properties For Tec-12D And Cdse(Y)Te(1-Y) Alloys For Machine Learning Enhanced Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
Alex V. Bordovalos1,2, Nadeesha P. Nadeesha1,2, Marie S. Tumusange1,2, Bishal Shrestha1,2, Suresh Chaulagain1,2, Randy J. Ellingson1,2, Nikolas J. Podraza1,2
1University of Toledo Department of Physics and Astronomy , Toledo, OH, United States, 2Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

11:45
Subjunction Spatial El Characterization Technique For Large Area Iii-V And Si Space Solar Cells
Rivka Stasavage, Kyle Virgil, Abigail R. Meyer, Don Walker, Yao Y. Lao
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin F
Agrivoltaics and PV performance in vegetated environments

Chair(s): Dennice Roberts
10:30
Optimization Of Visible Light Transmission And Adhesion Energy In Flexible Semi-Transparent Pmma-Tpo Agrivoltaic Panels
Duncan C. McGraw, Ranjith D. Janardhana, Tito Busani
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States

10:45
Solar Edge-Ray Lens Attachment For Shadow Homogenization
Geoffrey Sanchez, Jacob Humphrey, Peter Bermel
Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, United States

11:00
Evaluation Of Semi-Transparent Pv Technologies On Multiple Crop Photosynthesis For Agrivoltaic Applications
Jesus Montes-Romero, Pedro Perez-Higueras, Florencia Almonacid, Eduardo F. Fernández
Advances in Photovoltaic Technology (AdPVTech), University of Jaen (UJA), 23071 Jaen, Spain, Jaen, Spain

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
B11
Predictive Agrivoltaics: A Novel Physics-Guided Deconvolution Approach Anticipates Multi-Year Indiana Commodity Crop Yield Distribution Under Single-Axis Tracking Agpv
Jabir Bin Jahangir, Geoffrey Sanchez, Muhmmad Ashraful Alam, Peter Bermel
Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin H
Solar forecasting

Chair(s): Manajit
10:30
From Climate To Cashflow: Machine Learning Forecasts Of Solar Yield For Sub-Seasonal Energy Planning
Marc Perez1, Richard Perez1,2, Jing Huang1
1Clean Power Research, Bellevue, WA, United States, 2SUNY Albany, Albany, NY, United States

C2
Impact Of Data Acquisition Delays On Photovoltaic Forecasts Performance In Real-Time Operational Processes
Thomas Carriere, Alexandre Boilley, Florian Ghionda, Loic Yezeguelian, Sebastien Pitaval
Calibsun, Valbonne, France

C15
Privacy-Preserving Geometry-Driven Capacity Factor Limit For Residential Solar Pv Fleets Via Data-Adaptive Irradiance Modelling
Hesan Ziar1, William Beuttell1, Marc Korevaar 1, Christian A. Gueymard 2
1Kipp & Zonen B.V., Delft, Netherlands, 2Solar Consulting Services, Colebrook, NH, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
C14
Solar Nowcasting With Local Sensor Networks: Replacing Pyranometers With Abundant Iot Light Sensors And Pv Modules
Tobias Veihelmann, Philipp Reitz, Maximilian Lübke, Eva Russwurm, Norman Franchi
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

11:30
Probabilistic Forecasts With Numerical And Machine Learning Ensembles
William B. Hobbs1, Timothy J Silverman2
1Southern Company, Birmingham, AL, United States, 2Photovoltaic Materials and Devices Group, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
C1
Real-Time Pv Power Nowcasting: A Two-Stage Hybrid Cnn And Lssvm Framework Using All-Sky Imagers And Kalman Filtering
Khadija Barhmi, Sara Mirbagheri Golroodbari1, Wilfried Van Sark
Utrecht University, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht, Netherlands

12:00 - 1:30 PMCelestin E
MINORITY CARRIERS LUNCH - Sponsored in part by Nippon Sanso

Sponsored in part by Nippon Sanso


1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin B
Characterization and Modeling

Chair(s): Bill Shafarman
1:30
Characterizing Doping And Potential Nonuniformity And Assessing The Effects On High-Efficiency Cdsete Devices
Chun-Sheng Jiang1, Marco Nardone2, Rouin Farshchi3, Carey Reich3, Timothy Nagle3, Dingyuan Lu3, Gang Xiong3, Ed Sartor1, Darius Kuciauskas1, John Mangum1, Steve Johnston1, Lorelle Mansfield1, Matthew Reese1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States, 3First Solar Inc, Santa Clara, CA, United States

2:00
Characterization Of Thin-Film Cdte Photovoltaic Modules: Spatial Defects And Stabilization Kinetics
Dana B. Kern1, Steve Johnston1, Kent Terwilliger1, Max Liggett2, Kristopher O. Davis2, Greg Horner3
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States, 3Tau Science, Cornelius, OR, United States

2:15
Polycrystalline Cdsete Has Distinct Band Tail And Carrier Trap Spatial Distributions, Indicating Defect Origins And Device Impacts
Darius Kuciauskas1, Brian Good2, Mahisha Amarasinghe2, Marco Nardone3
1Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 2First Solar Inc., Perrysburg, OH, United States, 3Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States

2:30
Mechanisms Of Hysteresis In Cd(Se,Te) Photovoltaic Devices
Marco Nardone1, Collin J. Deweese1, Bryson C. Byers1, Greg Spurgin1, Zachary I. Flood1, Alli Daly1, B. Edward Sartor2, Eric Colegrove2, Matthew O. Reese2
1Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

A14
Experimental Signatures Of Light And Voltage Bias-Induced Hysteresis In Cd(Se,Te) Devices
B. Edward Sartor1, Marco Nardone2, Chun-Sheng Jiang1, Steve Johnston1, Craig L. Perkins1, Ryan Muzzio1, Joshua Brown1, Eric Colegrove1, Matthew O. Reese1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin C
Alternatives to III-V for space applications

Chair(s): Daniel Derkacs
1:30
Perovskite Space Power: Are We There Yet? Radiation, Interfaces, And Reliability Metrics For Leo Deployment
Ahmad Kirmani
School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Rochester, NY, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
1:45
Effect Of Space-Based Stressors On Perovskite Solar Cell Stability
Saivineeth Penukula1, Brandon K. Durant2, Megh N. Khanal2, Mohin Sharma3, Todd A. Byers3, Vincent R. Whiteside2, Haley P. Harbin2, Ian R. Sellers2, Bibhudutta Rout3, Nicholas Rolston1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States, 3University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States

2:00
Quantifying Primary Arc-Induced Degradation Of Perovskite Solar Cells
Meghan E. Bush1, Kaitlyn VanSant2, Jeremiah D. Sims1, Alexis J. Arroyo1, Joey Luther2, Boris Vayner3, Timothy J. Peshek1
1NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 3HX5, LLC, Cleveland, OH, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
2:15
Recovery Dynamics In Perovskite Solar Cells Under Proton Irradiation: A Comparison With Iii-V Solar Cells
Tatchen Buh Kum1, Elijah Sacchitella1, Mohin Sharama2, Todd Byers2, Alex Tomkiewicz1, Bibhudutta Rout2, Seth Hubbard1, Ahmad Kirmani1
1Nanopower Research Laboratories, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 2Department of Physics, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States

2:30
Reduced Mass, Self-Curing, Industry Compatibility: Optimization Of Silicon-Based Shj Solar Cells For Space Applications
Samuel Harrison1, Nicolas Enjalbert1, Charles Seron1, Christine Denis1, Romain Cariou1, Matthieu Fongral2, Loris Ibarrart2, Sebastien Dubois1
1Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA-INES, Le Bourget Du Lac, France, 2Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Toulouse, France

2:45
Shingle Matrix Technology As A Scalable And Cost-Effective Solution For Space Photovoltaic Modules
Najwa Abdel Latif1, Bryan Mazor2, Teegan Cielaszyk2, Sebastian Birnkammer1, Elmar Lohmüller1, Norbert Kohn1, Jonas De Rose1, Benjamin Grübel1, Torsten Rößler1, Achim Kraft1
1Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany, 2Source Energy Company, Longmont, CO, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin A
Reliability and Degradation Analysis

Chair(s): Alessandro Virtuani
2:00
Benchmarking Of Long-Term Degradation Methods And Their Impact On Accurate Performance Modeling For Multiple Pv Technologies
Juergen Sutterlueti1, Jesus Montes-Romero2, Nino Heinzle Heinzle1, Paris Kaimakis3,4, Andreas Livera3,4, George Makrides3,4, George E. Georghiou3,4
1Gantner Instruments GmbH, Montafonerstraße 4, 6780 Schruns, Austria , Schruns, Austria, 2Advances in Photovoltaic Technology (AdPVTech), University of Jaen (UJA), 23071 Jaen, Spain, Jaen, Spain, 3PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Intelligent, Efficient and Sustainable Energy Solutions, De, Nicosia, Cyprus

2:15
Pv Copilot: A Large Language Model&Ndash;Enabled Tool For End-To-End Pv Degradation Analysis
Baojie Li, Anubhav Jain
LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY, BERKELEY, CA, United States

2:30
Exploring Discrepancies Between Indoor Degradation Rates And Outdoor Performance Loss Rates In Photovoltaics
Norman Jost1, Bruce King1, Dirk Jordan2, Marios Theristis1
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
2:45
Rapid, Non-Contact Testing For Pv Structural Defects Using Hyperspectral Imaging And Machine Learning
Aman Raj, Dwarakanath Ravikumar, Saurav Kumar
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin H
Power Electronics and Grid Integration 1

Chair(s): Jhoan Montenegro
1:30
A Novel Protection Algorithm For Pv Interconnections In Low-Voltage Spot Networks Using Local Measurements
Jubair Yusuf, Joseph A. Azzolini, Matthew J. Reno
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

1:50
Development Of Grid-Forming And Grid-Following Control For Photovoltaic Systems Under Inverter Control
Po-Yu Chen1, Jian-Zhang Li1, Che-Yu Huang1, Kuo-Yuan Lo1, Jiann-Fuh Chen1, Yi-Kuan Ke2
1National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 2Delta Electronics, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan

2:10
Development Of A Generic Ieee 2800-Compliant Inverter Model For Emt Studies
Mohan Du, Nayeem Ninad, Ehsan Dehghanpour, Eugene Desjardins-Couture
CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Varennes, QC, Canada

2:30
Transforming Grid Modernization: Advancing Optimal Dispatch For Resilient And Reliable Grids
Zongjie Wang
Director, Grid Modernization Initiative, Energy Institute, Assistant Professor, ECE Department, Colo

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin F
Economics, Policy, and Energy Justice

Chair(s): Jihye Gwak
1:30
A Snapshot Of The Global Pv Market: Social Acceptance Is The Key For Tw Scale Deployment Of Pv
Melodie de l'Epine1, Gaëtan Masson2, Arnulf Jaeger-Waldau3, Izumi Kaizuka4, Johan Lindahl 5, José Donoso6
1IEA PVPS Task 1, Lyon, France, 2Becquerel Institute, Brussels, Belgium, 3European Commission, Joint Research Centre , Ispra, Italy, 4RTS Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, 5Becquerel Sweden, Knivsta, Sweden, 6UNEF, Madrid, Spain

1:45
How To Accelerate Photovoltaics Deployment In The European Union
Arnulf Jaeger-Waldau, Georgia Kakoulaki, Sandor Szabo
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy

G5
Supply Chain For Photovoltaics In The United States: 2024 In Review
Brittany Smith, Jarett Zuboy, Vignesh Ramasamy, Michael Woodhouse, Jacob Cordell, Heather Mirletz, Stephen Sopp, Meenakshi Narayanaswami, Benjamin Greeley, John Davis, Robert Margolis, David Feldman
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

2:15
Updating Pv And Battery Bill Savings Calculations For Net Billing: New Best Practices For Input Data And Uncertainty
Brian Mirletz, Brittany Speetles, Janine Keith
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

2:30
Economic Evaluation And Deployment Feasibility Of The Pv-Ready Method In Wooden Apartment Buildings For Rent In Japan
Ryoto Matsushita, Tomoko Iwata, Tsuyoshi Yoshioka
Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan

2:45
A Probabilistic Techno-Economic And Sensitivity Analysis Of Poly-Si Production For Solar Photovoltaics In Australia
Nathan Chang1, Simao Lin1, Oliver Hartley2, Michelle Vaqueiro-Contreras1
1University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2Bright Dimension, Sydney, Australia

3:00 - 3:30 PMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 1
Posters

Chair(s): Samuel Harrison
C16
Suns&Ndash;VOc Analysis Of Series Resistance In A Laser Power Converter Under High Laser Irradiation
Sho Aonuki1, Takaya Oshimo2, Kotona Tabata2, Takeru Yamada2, Junichi Suzuki3, Reo Aoyama3, Shiro Uchida3, Kouichi Akahane4, Masato Suzuki1, Natsuha Ochiai1, Yukiko Suzuki1, Yuka Oshima1, Kensuke Nishioka2, Masakazu Arai2, Yohei Toriumi1, Madoka Takahashi1
1Space Environment and Energy Laboratories, NTT, Inc., Musashino, Tokyo, Japan, 2University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan, 3Chiba Institute of Technology, Narashino, Chiba, Japan, 4National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

D1
Femtosecond Laser Trimming Of Screen-Printed Metals To Reduce Grid Finger Width On Iii-V Solar Cells
Thales Borrely1, Elizabeth Garrett1, Jacob Slifka1, AJ Gray1, Sarah Collins1, Theresa E. Saenz1, Thien Truong1, Mirzo Mirzokarimov1, Julian Wagner1, Jacob J. Cordell1, William E. McMahon1, Mitchell Smith2, Melbs LeMieux2, Brett Walker2, David Young1, Myles A. Steiner1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Electroninks Inc., Austin, TX, United States

D2
Ge Epitaxy On Engineered Ge Substrates For An Active Ge Junction In Multi-Junction Space Solar Cells
Jinyoun Cho1, Ella Susann Supik2, Alexandre Chapotot1, Waldemar Schreiber2, Michael Haslinger3, Aitana Cano4, Rubén Fortín4, Rajiv Sharma1, Louis Dechambre3, Priyanka Proost1, Ivan Garcia4, Robin Vanuytven1, Charlotte Weiss2, Jeremy Horion3, Damian Wiame3, Kristof Dessein1
1Umicore, Olen, Belgium, 2Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany, 3Aerospacelab, Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, 4Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

D3
Large Area Ultra-Light Environmental Protection For Space Solar Arrays
Pilar Espinet Gonzalez, Yao Lao, Alejandro Hernandez
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

D4
A Multifunctional Anti-Reflection Coating For Cdte-Based Space Photovoltaics
Adam M Law1, Kieran M Curson1, Luksa Kujovic1, Dan A Lamb2, Glenn M Jones3, John M Walls1
1Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 2Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom, 3Teledyne Qioptiq, Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom

D5
Stressor Layers Engineering For High-Yield Detachment Of Nanomembranes On Porous Germanium Substrates
Brieuc Mével1,2, Artur Turala1,2, Ahmed Ayari1,2, Azmat Ali1,2, Radouane En-Nadir1,2, Gbenro Folaranmi1,2, Alexandre Chapotot3, Jinyoun Cho3, Nawfal Blal1,2, Kristof Dessein3, Abderraouf Boucherif1,2
1Institut Interdisciplinaire d'Innovation Technologique (3IT), Université de Sherbrooke, 3000 boulev, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, 2Laboratoire Nanotechnologies Nanosystèmes (LN2) - IRL3463, CNRS, Université de Sherbrooke, INSA Ly, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, 3Umicore Electro-Optic Materials, Watertorenstraat 33, 2250, Olen, Belgium, Olen, Belgium

D6
Proton-Induced Degradation And Recovery Of Shj Solar Cells For Space Applications
Michael W Martinez-Szewczyk, Mariana I Bertoni
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

D7
Accurate Power Measurement Of Silicon Solar Cells For Space Applications
Abigail R. Meyer, Zachary W. Zawisza, Alexandra Pettengill, Crystal Qu, Rivka Stasavage, Don Walker, Yao Y. Lao
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

D8
Materials Selection And Processing For In-Space High-Intensity Wireless Laser Power Transmission
Manuel Peralta-Fuentes, Florencia Almonacid, Pedro Perez-Higueras, Eduardo F. Fernández
Advances in Photovoltaic Technology (AdPVTech), CEACTEMA, University of Jaén (UJA), Jaén, Spain

D9
Spalled (211) Gaas Substrates For Cost-Efficient Iii&Ndash;V Photovoltaics
Dheemahi Rao1, Mario Dumont1, Anna K Braun2, Nicholas Yoo2, Tadeáš Hanuš1, Anica Neumann1, Theresa Saenz1, Corinne E. Packard3, John Simon1, Aaron J. Ptak1, Kevin L. Schulte1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States, 3University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States

D10
Lcl Design Constraints In 3T Pv/Lpc Tandems For Lunar Applications
Elijah Sacchitella1, Katelynn Fleming1, Glenn Hillier2, Noren Pan2, Seth Hubbard1, Anastasia Soeriyadi2
1Nano Power Research Lab, Rochester, NY, United States, 2MicroLink Devices Inc, Niles, IL, United States

D11
Assessing Radiation Hardness Of Perovskite Solar Cells Via In-Situ Measurements
Mohin Sharma1, Mritunjaya Parashar1, Darshpreet Kaur Saini1, Haoran Chen3, Megh N. Khanal2, Todd A. Byers1, Charles Bowen1, Vincent R. Whiteside2, Brandon K. Durant2, Ian R. Sellers2, Zhaoning Song3, Bibhudutta Rout1
1Department of Physics, Ion Beam Laboratory, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States, 2Dept. of Electrical Engineering, 230 Davis Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States, 3Department of Physics and Astronomy, Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercializatio, Toledo, OH, United States

D12
Nickel Interlayer For Improved Silver Complex Inks Metallization In Gaas Photovoltaic Devices
Thien Truong1, Mirzo Mirzokarimov1, Sarah Collins1, Mitchell Smith2, Melbs LeMieux2, Theresa Saenz1, Thales Borreley1, Jacob Cordell1, David Young1, Myles Steiner1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Electroninks, Inc., Austin, TX, United States

D13
Radiometric Solar Simulator Calibration For Space Photovoltaics
Don Walker, Alexandra Pettengill, John Nocerino, Yao Lao, Colin J. Mann, Simon H. Liu
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

D14
Low Earth Orbit Radiation Study Of Ultra-Thin Silicon Solar Cells
Vincent R. Whiteside1, Nicole Harmon1, Brandon K. Durant1, Mohin Sharma2, Bibhudutta Rout2, Christiana Honsberg3, Stuart Bowden4, Ian R. Sellers1
1Univerity at Buffalo SUNY, Buffalo, NY, United States, 2University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States, 3Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 4Solestial, Inc., Tempe, AZ, United States

D15
Proton And Electron Radiation Of Commercial P-Perc Silicon Solar Cells
Zachary W Zawisza, Abigail R Meyer, Alexandra Pettengill, Crystal Qu, Rivka Stasavage, Yao Y Lao, Don Walker
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 2
Posters

Chair(s): Tianran Liu
D16
Scalable Process Development For Large-Area And Flexible Perovskite Modules Using Integrated Slot-Die Coating And Drying Technologies
Katsumi Araki
Alpha Precision Systems Inc, Mckinney, TX, United States

E1
Towards Compatible Encapsulants For Industrial Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Modules
Chiara Barretta1, Petra Christoefl1, Marcel Kuehne2, Markus Franke2, Frans Op den Buijsch3, Roland Milatz3, Lisa Champault4, Quentin Jeangros4, Quiterie Emery5, Mark Khenkin5, Carolin Ulbrich5, Gernot Oreski1,6
1Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), Leoben, Austria, 2Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, 3The Compound Company, Enschede, Netherlands, 4Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) , Neuchatel, Switzerland, 5Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), Berlin, Germany, 6Technical University of Leoben, Leoben, Austria

E2
Interface Engineering Of Metal Oxide Electron Transport Layers For Reliable Opvs
Mahsa Barzgar Vishlaghi, Caroline Brustoloni, Noel Giebink, Stephen Forrest
Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

E3
Halide Perovskite Phase Transitions. How They Work And How To Watch Them.
Jeffrey Christians
Hope College, Department of Engineering, Holland, MI, United States

E4
Predictive Modeling Of High-Efficiency Ternary Organic Solar Cells Using Transfer-Matrix Optics And Electrical Diode Simulation
Mirza Sanita Haque, Simon Y Foo
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States

E5
Enhanced Performance And Air-Processability Of Fapbi₃ Perovskite Solar Cells Via Mapbbr₃-Assisted Phase Regulation And Alkylammonium Interface Passivation
Taehwan Kim1, Jihyun Kim1, Geumha Lim2, William Jo1,2
1New and Renewable Energy Research Center, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea, 2Department of Physics, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea

E6
Stabilizing Interconnection Interfaces In Perovskite Solar Modules Through Additive Flexographic Patterning
Mariia Klymenko, Yanan Li, William Scheideler
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States

E7
Robust Izo Top Contacts With Silver Interlayer For Bifacial Perovskite Solar Cells
Anuj kumar Palariya1, Anurag Dehingia2, Sai Kaarthik1, Sushobhan Avasthi2, Satish Patil1
1Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangalore, India, 2Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India

E8
Accurate Performance And Reliability Testing Of Perovskite Pv From Lab To Fab
Peter Pasmans1, Jake Veloza1, Stefan Roest1, Lukas Ziegler2, Bernhard Mitchell2
1Eternal Sun B.V., The Hague, Netherlands, 2WAVELABS Eternal Sun GmbH, Leipzig, Germany

E9
Mixed Synergistic Perovskite Layer Passivators For High-Efficiency And Stable Solar Cells
Thierry Pauporté1, Zihao Li1, Cong Chen2
1Chimie ParisTech, PSL University, Paris, France, 2Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China

E10
Mixed Edai And Peacl Passivation Strategy For Perovskite Solar Cells: Enhancing Performance And Stability
Bipin Rijal1,2, Tara P Dhakal1,2,3
1Center for Autonomous Solar Power (CASP), Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, United States, 2Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Binghamton, NY, United States, 3Materials Science and Engineering Program, Binghamton, NY, United States

E11
Computational Modeling Of Cs2Cusbcl6 Double Perovskite Solar Cells
Sarang Srikanth1,2
1William Mason High School, Mason, OH, United States, 2Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, Toledo, OH, United States

E12
Hybrid-Processed 1.61 Ev Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells Achieving 22% Efficiency
Jin Ho Yang, Yeonwoo Park, Jae Ho Yun
KENTECH(Korea Institute of Energy Technology), Naju-si, South Korea

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
E13
Probing Strain-Induced Ion Migration In 2D Polycrystalline Halide Perovskite Thin Films By In-Situ Kpfm
Tanzeela Yousaf1, Jonghon Han2, Jincheol Kim2, Jan Seidel1
1University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Sydney, Australia, 2Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 3
Posters

Chair(s): JHOAN A MONTENEGRO-OVIEDO
E14
Voltage-Guided Mppt Curtailment For Active Dc-Link Protection Of Grid-Forming Inverters During Fault
Arnab Acharya, Raja Ayyanar
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

E15
Autonomous Control Of Inverters In Unbalanced Microgrids Through An Extended Certs Droop Scheme
Ricardo Calloquispe-Huallpa1, Rachid Darbali-Zamora2, Anny Huaman-Rivera1, Erick E. Aponte-Bezares1
1University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

E16
Bi-Level Optimization For Multi-Period Distribution Network Reconfiguration With Battery Energy Management
Ricardo Calloquispe-Huallpa1, Rachid Darbali-Zamora2, Anny Huaman-Rivera1, Erick E. Aponte-Bezares1
1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Mayagüez, PR, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

F1
A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework For Resilient Multi-Period Distribution Network Reconfiguration
Ricardo Calloquispe-Huallpa1, Rachid Darbali-Zamora2, Anny Huaman-Rivera1, Erick E. Aponte-Bezares1
1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Mayagüez, PR, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

F2
Experimental Parametric Analysis Of An Lcl Filter For Renewable Energy Inverter Applications Using Real-Time Implementation In Hardware-In-The-Loop
Katherin Duarte, Karen P Fontalvo, Jan L Diaz, Miyerladis Macias, Fabio Andrade, Jhoan Montenegro
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR, United States

F4
Testing Commercial Non-Export Der Controllers For Low-Voltage Spot Network Interconnections
Nicholas S. Gurule1, Matthew J. Reno1, Joseph A. Azzolini1, Santiago Sena2, Chelsea Collette2, Ali Bidram3
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2Public Service Company of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 3University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States

F5
Split-Sine Modulated Gan Micro-Inverter With Cascaded Boost And H-Bridge
Vishal Kumar Meena, Alex Q. Huang
Semiconductor Power Electronics Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States

F6
Bifurcation And Chaos In Single-Stage Power Factor Correction Ac-Dc Converters
Ammar N Natsheh1, Bereket K Bedada1, Mihretab A Tilahun1, Nuhamin D Gemeda1, Yassine Benachour1, Sohad Abu-Elzait2
1Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Women's College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, United States

F7
Using Sandia&Rsquo;S Microgrid Design Toolkit For Microgrid Sizing And Resilience Assessment In The Rural Community Of Corcovada
Rolando J. Tremont-Brito1, Rachid Darbali-Zamora2, Erick E. Aponte-Bezares1
1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Mayagüez, PR, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

F8
Microgrid Design Toolkit Assessment Of Distributed Generation And Energy Storage Integration In Kotzebue, Alaska
Rolando J. Tremont-Brito1, Jeewon Choi2, Rachid Darbali-Zamora2, Erick E. Aponte-Bezares1
1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Mayagüez, PR, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

F9
Assessment Of Distributed Energy Integration For Picuris Pueblo Using Sandia&Rsquo;S Microgrid Design Toolkit
Rolando J. Tremont-Brito1, Gordon E. North-Piegan2, Rachid Darbali-Zamora2, Erick E. Aponte-Bezares1
1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Mayagüez, PR, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 4
Posters

Chair(s): Anna Bruce
F10
Crop-Based Agrivoltaics In The U.S. Southwest: A Special Opportunity For Water-Resilient Agriculture
Hossein Ashrafpour, Andrew Silverstein, Sarah Kurtz
Environmental System, School of Engineering, University of California Merced, Merced, CA, United States

F11
Ieee Molokai Energy Equity Projects Using Nano-Grid Technology With Internet Access Leads To Social Equity (Year 3 Update)
John O Borland1,2, Takahiro Tanaka3, Todd Yamashita4, Lillian Napoleon5,6, Bruce Yamashita2,7
1J.O.B. Technologies, Aiea, HI, United States, 2IEEE Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, United States, 3T & T Energy Solutions, Honolulu, HI, United States, 4Sun Farmers, Molokai, HI, United States, 5Naiwa Agricultural Subdivision Alliance, Molokai, HI, United States, 6Molokai Affordable Housing Allioance, Molokai, HI, United States, 7Computer LLC, Molokai, HI, United States

F12
A Quasi-Experimental Assessment Of Microclimate And Crop Yield In A Small-Scale School-Based Pilot Agrivoltaic System
Isabel Coltrin 2, Zander Dutton 2, Mandy Heal1, Christiana Honsberg1, Hudson Jensen2, Michelle Jordan 1, Malin Maki2, Brandon Romero Gutierrez2, Slade Stahl2
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2MYCAF, Mesa, AZ, United States

F13
Life Cycle Assessment Of Cdte Bipv In The Nordic Built Environment
Ilham Ihoume1,2, Michiel van Noord3, Ammar Ahmed4, André Augusto1,2
1Sustainable Energy Research Centre, Dalarna University, , Falun, Sweden, 2 Energy Engineering, School of Information and Engineering, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden, 3RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Division Built Environment, System Transition, Stockholm, Sweden, 4Energy and Environment Division, TÜV Rheinland, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia

F14
Trends In Pv Module Recycling In Iea Pvps Task12 Countries: Overview And Update
Keiichi Komoto
University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan

F15
Rooftop Solar Explorer: A Scalable Geospatial Framework For National Rooftop Pv Potential Assessment Across India Using Morphological Settlement Zones And Building Footprint Analytics
Pipasa Layak, Mahesh Kalshetty, Saptak Ghosh, Shantanu Roy
Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Bengaluru, India

F16
Improving Utility Visibility Of Behind-The-Meter Pv And Battery Storage Using Net Load
Upama Nakarmi, Marc Perez, Philip Gruenhagen
Clean Power Research L.L.C., Napa, CA, United States

G1
Building The Photovoltaics Workforce For Terawatt-Scale Deployment
Silvana Ovaitt, Peter Hacke
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

G2
An Alternative Value‑Creation Concept For Silicon Waste In The Pv Industry.
Jens Wolfram Palitzsch, Ingo Röver
LuxChemtech GmbH, Freiberg, Germany

G3
Photovoltaic Manufacturing & Water
Samantha B. Reese, Hope M. Wikoff, B. Edward Sartor, Ryan Muzzio, Isabella Roszell, Deborah L. McGott
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

G4
Results Of A Survey On Integrated Perovskite Pv Applications
Angèle Reinders1, Antonin Faes2,3, Christophe Ballif2,3
1Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 2CSEM, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 3École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne , Neuchatel, Switzerland

G5
Supply Chain For Photovoltaics In The United States: 2024 In Review
Brittany Smith, Jarett Zuboy, Vignesh Ramasamy, Michael Woodhouse, Jacob Cordell, Heather Mirletz, Stephen Sopp, Meenakshi Narayanaswami, Benjamin Greeley, John Davis, Robert Margolis, David Feldman
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

G6
Optimized Economic Model For Residential Off-Grid And Hybrid Photovoltaic (Pv) And Battery Energy Storage System (Bess)
Jason/Z Wang
Jordan High School, Fulshear , TX, United States

G7
Supporting The Optimisation Of Photovoltaic Resource Efficiency And Sustainability (Solaris)
Karl-Anders Weiss1, Estelle Gervais1, Sina Herceg1, Alexis Barrou2, Claire Agraffeil3, Alessandro Virtuani2
1Fraunhofer Gesellschaft - ISE, Freiburg, Germany, 2CSEM, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 3CEA, Bourget-le-Lac, France

G8
Regenerative Energy Communities: Considering Pv Manufacturing
Amanda West, Santiago Grijalva
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMCelestin A
Manufacturing Innovations and Technology Transfer

Chair(s): Radovan Kopecek
G2
An Alternative Value‑Creation Concept For Silicon Waste In The Pv Industry.
Jens Wolfram Palitzsch, Ingo Röver
LuxChemtech GmbH, Freiberg, Germany

M12
The 4T Factory: Integrating Factory Planning, Coo, And Lcoe Dynamics For Perovskite-Silicon Commercialization
Julian Reichle1, Markus Beck1, Mehul Raval1, Siddhartha Garud2, Wolfgang Jooß1, Rutger Schlatmann2, Peter Fath1
1RCT Solutions GmbH, Konstanz, Germany, 2Helmholz-Zentrum Berlin, Berlin, Germany

5:00 - 6:30 PMCelestin E
Special Session - AI/LLMs: Tools for the PV Community

Chair(s): Yanqi Luo



Wednesday, June 10, 2026


8:30 - 9:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Chiara Barretta
8:30
Yield Forecasting Conundrums
Keith McIntosh
PV Lighthouse

9:00 - 9:30 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Ujjwal Das
9:00
Building The Future � U.S. Pv Manufacturing
Danielle Merfeld
Hanwha Qcells, Cartersville, GA 30121

9:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Andre Augusto
10:00 - 10:30 AMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin B
CdSe and CdTe Defects and Doping

Chair(s): Marco Nardone
10:30
Defect Emission In Cdcl2-Treated Cdse Thin Films
Abasi Abudulimu1, Xiaoming Wang1, Tyler Brau1, Jaroslav Kuliček2, Scott L. Wenner1, Adam B. Phillips1, Ebin Bastola1, Manoj K. Jamarkattel1, Vijay C. Karade1, Kiran Lamichhane1, Aparajita Dixit1, Bohuslav Rezek2, Yanfa Yan1, Michael J. Heben1, Randy J. Ellingson1
1Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), Department of Physics and A, Toledo, OH, United States, 2Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, CT, Czech Republic

A3
Investigating The Effects Of Processing Conditions On Carrier Dynamics In Single Crystal Cdte:As Grown By Molecular Beam Epitaxy
Alex J. Ashley1, Hongling Lott2, Andrea T. Mathew2, Eric Colegrove2, Matthew O. Reese2, Jason B. Baxter1
1Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

11:00
Separation Of Light And Bias Modification To Cdte Solar Cells
Megh N. Khanal, Priya S. Suryavanshi, Katherine Zaunbrecher, Lilly Quintana-Barrera, James Sites
Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

A11
Nanoscale Investigation Of Defects In Cdcl2 Treated Cdse Thin Films
Xiaolei Liu, Zhaoxia Zhou, Jacques Kenyon, Rob Ellis, Kerrie Morris, Zeyad Elsayed, Sam Machin, Kieran Curson, Jake Bowers, Michael Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

11:30
Cdte Solar Cells With In Situ Phosphorous Doping
Luis C. Infante-Ortega, Kara B. Kile, Kiran Lamichhane, Ebin Bastola, Prabodika N. Kaluarachchi, Zulkifl Hussain, Manoj K. Jamarkattel, Thomas Fiducia, Abasi Abudulimu, Ambalanath Shan, Sabin Neupane, Yanfa Yan, Nikolas Podraza, Randy J. Ellingson, Michael J. Heben, Adam B. Phillips
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

11:45
20.7% Efficient Cdsete Thin-Film Solar Cells By Ex-Situ Bismuth (Bi) Doping
Sabin Neupane1, Deng-Bing Li1, Manoj Jamrkattel1, Nicholas Miller2, Kiran Lamichhane1, Sanjeeb Budhathoki1, Alisha Adhikari1, Ujjwal Dhakal1, Hamim Sharif1, Ebin Bastola1, Adam Phillips1, Feng Yan3, James Becker2, Randy Ellingson1, Michael Heben1, Yanfa Yan1
1University of Toledo, PVIC, TOLEDO, OH, United States, 2First Solar Inc. , Perrysburg, OH, United States, 3Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin A
Novel Metallization, and High Efficiency Contacts

Chair(s): Nikos Kopidakis
10:30
Revolutionary Copper Metallization Technology For Terawatt Pv Industry
Tian He, Peng Li Li, Xin Dong, Haoran Qiu, Jun Duan, Yunpeng Li, Hua Wu, Xiaoning Ru, Lan Chen, Junxiong Lu, Xixiang Xu, Zhenguo Li, Liang Fang Fang, Bo He
Central R&D Institute, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Xi’an, China

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:00
Characterization And Modeling Of 24.3% Copper Contacted N-Topcon Solar Cell With Screen Printable Copper Pastes
Ruohan Zhong1, Vijaykumar Upadhyaya1, Venkata Sai Aditya Mulkaluri1, Sagnik Dasgupta1, Wook-Jin Choi1, Young Woo Ok1, Kevin Elmer2, Ruvini Dharmadasa2, Erin Yenney2, Apolo Nambo2, Thad Druffel2, Ajeet Rohatgi1
1Georgia Institute of Technology, ATLANTA, GA, United States, 2Bert Thin Films Inc, Louisville, KY, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:15
Critical Look At The Atmospheric Cu Fire-Through Dielectric Metallization For Cost-Effective And High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells
Donald Intal1, Sandra Huneycutt1, Abasifreke Ebong1, Ajeet Rohatgi2, Vijay Upadhyaya2, Sagnik Dasgupta2, Ruohan Zhong2, Thad Druffel3, Ruvini Dharmadasa3
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States, 2Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 3Bert Thin Films LLC, Louisville, KY, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:30
Microscopic Analysis Of Leco-Induced Modification Of Ag-Polysilicon Contact Interface In Double-Side Topcon Solar Cells
Wook-Jin Choi, Young-Woo Ok, Kwan Hong Min, Sagnik Dasgupta, Ruohan Zhong, Ajeet Rohatgi
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States

11:45
Femtosecond Uv-Laser Contact Opening For Leco Metallization In Topcon Solar Cells
Thien Truong, William Nemeth, Steve Johnston, Jacob Slifka, David Young, Paul Stradins
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin C
Characterization Instruments and Techniques

Chair(s): Jonhson Wong
10:30
A Contactless Approach For Tandem Solar Cell Performance Diagnostics
Shuai Nie1, Yan Zhu1, Arthur Julien1, Felix Gayot1, Zubair Abdullah-Vetter1, Joël Wyttenbach2, Carine Roux2, Ziv Hameiri1
1University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2CEA INES, Le Bourget du Lac, France

11:00
Experimental Methods For Perovskite Mini-Module Analysis
Claudia Buerhop-Lutz1, Ones ghaffari1, Shudi Qiu2, Michael Wagner1, Oleksandr Stroyuk1, Christoph J. Brabec2, Ian Marius Peters1
1Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, HI ERN, Erlangen, Germany, 2Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Materials, Erlangen, Germany

11:30
Photoluminescence Imaging Of Luminescent Down-Shifting Layers In Silicon Solar Cells
Anh Huy Tuan Le, Chang Sun, Yan Zhu, Ziv Hameiri
School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

B5
Improved Cdte Metallization Through Use Of Internal Energy Referencing In X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Ryan Muzzio1, Christopher P. Muzzillo1, Ed Sartor1, Chungho Lee2, Matthew O. Reese1, Craig L. Perkins1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2First Solar Inc. , Santa Clara, CA, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin H
Perovskite Module Stability Considerations

Chair(s): Michael Owen-Bellini
10:30
Technical Considerations For Commercializing Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules &Ndash; A Review Of Observations From The Pact Center
Joshua S Stein1, Laura T Schelhas2, Timothy J Silverman2, Bruce H King1, Angelique Montgomery1, Michael Owen-Bellini2, Nick Irvin2, Sona Ulinca2, Michael Deceglie2, Norman Jost1, Daniel Riley1, Byron McDanold2, Joshua Parker2, Dana Kern2, Jackson Schall2, Charles Robinson1
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

E1
Towards Compatible Encapsulants For Industrial Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Modules
Chiara Barretta1, Petra Christoefl1, Marcel Kuehne2, Markus Franke2, Frans Op den Buijsch3, Roland Milatz3, Lisa Champault4, Quentin Jeangros4, Quiterie Emery5, Mark Khenkin5, Carolin Ulbrich5, Gernot Oreski1,6
1Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), Leoben, Austria, 2Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, 3The Compound Company, Enschede, Netherlands, 4Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) , Neuchatel, Switzerland, 5Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), Berlin, Germany, 6Technical University of Leoben, Leoben, Austria

E3
Halide Perovskite Phase Transitions. How They Work And How To Watch Them.
Jeffrey Christians
Hope College, Department of Engineering, Holland, MI, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
M10
Improved Mechanical Robustness And Durability Enabled By Textured Wafers And Interlayers In Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells
Muzhi Li1, Mathilde Fievez2, Zhengshan Yu2, Nicholas Rolston1
1Materials Science and Engineering, Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Beyond Silicon, Tempe, AZ, United States

11:30
Screening Encapsulant Properties To Determine Compatibility With Metal-Halide Perovskite Solar Cells And Modules
Lucile M. Cerda1,2, Mostafa Othman1, Oulaya Darbi1, Lisa Champault3, Jonathan Champliaud3, Christian M. Wolff1, Antonin Faes1,3, Aïcha Hessler-Wyser1, Christophe Ballif1,3, Soňa Uličná1
1EPFL, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 2ETHZ, Zürich, Switzerland, 3CSEM, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

11:45
Field Durability Tests Of Perovskite Solar Cells Loaded With Fixed Resistors
Takeshi Tayagaki, Sayaka Hirooka, Kohei Yamamoto, Takurou N. Murakami, Masahiro Yoshita
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin F
PV systems operation

Chair(s): Mark Mikofski
10:30
Impacts On Backtracking Energy Generation From Underlying Terrain Undulations And Varying Motor Block Size
William J. Hayes, Kendra Conrad, Kyumin Lee
Array Technologies, Inc, Albuequerque, NM, United States

11:00
Sensitivity Of Bifacial Pv Performance Loss Rate Estimates To Rear-Side Irradiance Sensor Type And Placement: A Field Case Study
Gustavo Nofuentes 1, Jorge Aguilera1, Emilio Muñoz-Cerón1, Douglas Lamas2, Giuliano A. Rampinelli2, Juan de la Casa1
1PV IDEA Research Group, CEACTEMA, University of Jaen, Spain., Jaen, Spain, 2Nucleo Tecnologico de Energia Eletrica, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. , Ararangua, Brazil

11:15
Module-Level Performance Loss Rate Estimates For Bifacial And Monofacial Pv Modules On Different Soils At A Low-Latitude Site
Douglas Lamas1, Giuliano A. Rampinelli1, Juan de la Casa2, Jorge Aguilera2, Emilio Muñoz-Cerón2, Gustavo Nofuentes2
1Nucleo Tecnologico de Energia Eletrica. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil., Ararangua, Brazil, 2PV IDEA Research Group, CEACTEMA, University of Jaén, Spain, Jaen, Spain

11:30
Performance Analysis Of A Dc-Coupled Pv-Plus-Storage Plant With Bifacial Pv Modules
Yiwei Ma1, Rabin Dhakal1, Daniel Fregosi1, Joe Thompson1, Cameron Riley1, Aminul Huque1, William Hobbs2
1EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 2Southern Company, Atlanta, GA, United States

11:45
Analysis Of Photovoltaic Fleet Performance During August 2020 Western Us Heatwave
Bennet Meyers, Kirsten Perry, Dirk Jordan
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin E
PVSC 2026 Special Session: Global PV Perspectives

Chair(s): Silvana Ovaitt
3:00 - 3:30 PMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 1
Posters

Chair(s): Emily Warren
H1
High-Specific-Power Photovoltaics From Stacked Cvd-Grown Mos2
Muhammad A. Abbas, Timothy Ismael, Teethiya Datta, Josh M. Sasson, Owen P. Harris, Miriam E. Lerner, Matthew D. Escarra, Dylan Chehebar
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, United States

H2
Selective Coating Of Mos2 Transport Layer On Patterned-Ito Substrate By Modified Interfacial Assembly For Pv Applications
Muntaser Almansoori, Ammar Nayfeh
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

H3
Effect Of Graphene Doped Pedot:Pss As A Hole Transport Layer On Organic Solar Cell Performance
Wafa Alnaqbi, Shanavas Shajahan, Yarjan Abdul Samad, Ammar Nayfeh
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H4
Exceptionally Bright Near-Band-Edge Emission In An Earth-Abundant, Defect-Tolerant Semiconductor
Smitakshi Goswami1, Zhenkun Yuan1, Genevieve Amobi2, Sita Dugu3, Gideon Kassa1, Kirill Kovnir2, Geoffroy Hautier1,4, Sage Bauers3, Jifeng Liu1
1Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States, 2Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States, 3National Lab of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 4Rice University, Houston, TX, United States

H5
Durable And Multi-Functional Anti-Reflection Coatings For Solar Photovoltaic Cover Glass
Shandon D. Hart1, Steven A. Yamada1, Lin Lin1, Peng Chen1, Dong-gun Moon2, Tae-young Kim2, Ji-man Lee2, Ananth Subramanian1, Nicholas M. Walker1, Fred Woodall1, Binwei Zhang1, Alexandra L. Mitchell1, Carlo Kosik Williams1, Jaymin Amin1
1Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY, United States, 2Corning Precision Materials Co. Ltd, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do , South Korea

H6
Scalable Nanogap Fabrication And Non-Destructive Metrology For Near-Field Thermophotovoltaic Devices
Yuting Li, Yeonghoon Jin, Debarati Sen, Titilope Dada, Eric Tervo
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, United States

H7
Tunable Organic Photovoltaic Module Platform For Photoelectrochemical Fuel Production
Luke McClintock, Zebulon Schichtl, Reilly Seban, Bryon Larson, Emily Warren
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

H8
Applications Of Iii-V Thermoradiative Diodes
Michael P. Nielsen, Valerii Radchenkov, Shimul Kanti Nath, Martin Zlatinov, Stephen Bremner, Nicholas J. Ekins-Daukes
UNSW, Sydney, Australia

H9
Albedo-Assisted Bifacial Operation Of Single-Junction Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells
Atanu Purkayastha, Anuj Kumar Palariya, Anurag Dehengia, Satish Patil, Sushobhan Avasthi
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

H10
Multifunctional Luminescent Coating For Space Photovoltaic Applications
Sergey Sarkisov1, Darayas Patel2, Alexandre Fedoseyev1
1SSS Optical Technologies, LLC, Huntsville, AL, United States, 2Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL, United States

H11
Toward Defect-Engineered Photovoltaic Devices: Insight Into Combined Theoretical And Experimental Approach For Transparent Hole Collector / Active Organic Layer Interface Creation
Aleksandra Tomaszowska1, Paulina Powroznik1, Aleksandra Przybyla1, Yuri Ardesi2, Fabrizio Mo2,4, Gianluca Piccinini2, Mariagrazia Graziano33, Maciej Krzywiecki1
1Institute of Physics – CSE, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, 2Department of Electronics and Telecommunications of Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy, 3Department of Applied Science and Technology of Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy, 4National Institute for Metrological Research (INRiM), Turin, Italy

H12
Optimizing Practical Applications Of Downshifting Technology In Commercial Solar Cells
Minh Tien Tran, Mingzhe Guo, Martin Green, Jessica Yajie Jiang
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H13
Toward Scalable Free-Space Luminescent Solar Concentration
Mathis Van de Voorde, Twan Kalthof, Jelle Westerhof, Lisanne Einhaus, Rebecca Saive
University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H14
Alloy Engineering Of Bazrs3 Chalcogenide Perovskite
Kiruba Catherine Vincent1, Shubhanshu Agarwal1, Rohan Nalumachu1, Kim Kisslinger2, Rakesh Agrawal1
1Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States, 2Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, United States

H15
Combining Computational Screening And Experiment To Discover Defect-Tolerant Semiconductors For Thin-Film Photovoltaics
Zhenkun Yuan1,2, Muhammad R. Hasan3, Gideon Kassa1, Genevieve Amobi3, Shaham Quadir4, Smitakshi Goswami1, Andrew Pike1, Guillermo L. Esparza5, Sita Dugu4, Andriy Zakutayev4, David P. Fenning5, Obadiah G. Reid4,6, Sage Bauers4, Jifeng Liu1, Kirill Kovnir3,7, Geoffroy Hautier1,2
1Rice University, Houston, TX, United States, 2Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States, 3Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States, 4National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 5University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States, 6University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States, 7Ames National Laboratory, Ames, IA, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 2
Posters

Chair(s): Paul Procel Moya
H16
Development Of High-Temperature Resistant Double Side (Ds) Topcon Architecture For The Bottom Si Solar Cells Of Perovskite/Si Tandem Cell
Sagnik Dasgupta1, Kwan Hong Min1, Wook-Jin Choi1, Ajeet Rohatgi1, Young-Woo Ok1, Yanfa Yan2, Zhaoning Song2
1Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H17
Microscopic Insights Into The Mechanism Of Leco-Enabled Fire-Through Cu Contact Formation On N-Topcon
Sagnik Dasgupta1, Ruohan Zhong1, Harvey Gutthrey2, Mengkun Tian1, Vijaykumar Upadhyaya1, Venkata S. A. Mulkaluri1, Donald Intal3, Wook-Jin Choi1, Young-Woo Ok1, Pauls Stradins2, Abasifreke Ebong3, Ruvini Dharmadasa4, Thad Druffel4, Ajeet Rohatgi1
1Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 3University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, United States, 4Bert Thin Films, Louisville, KY, United States

H18
Mitigating The Contact Resistance Limitation Of Cavitated Fine Line Ag Paste By Laser-Enhanced Contact Optimization
Donald Intal1, Abasifreke Ebong1, Vijay Upadhyaya2, Brian Rounsaville2, Ajeet Rohatgi2, Dana Hankey3, Marshall Tibbetts3
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States, 2Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 3ACI Materials Inc., Goleta, CA, United States

H19
Extended Accelerated Stress Testing Of Lamination-Free Edge-Sealed Photovoltaic Mini-Modules
Steve Johnston1, Ryan Ruhle2, Dana B. Kern1, Kent Terwilliger1, David Durney2, Walajabad Sampath2
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

H20
Understanding Of Boron Diffusion Dynamics In In-Situ And Ex-Situ Doped P+ Poly-Si Passivating Contacts For P-Type Topcon Solar Cells
Unsoo Kim, Yong-Jin Kim, Sang Hee Lee, Yunae Cho, Hyungwoo Kim, Kyung Taek Jeong, Hee-Eun Song
Korea Institute of Energy Research, Daejeon, South Korea

J1
Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells With Copper Contacts Metallization By Direct Printing And Co2 Laser Sintering
Quang Hao Nguyen1, Ranganathan Kumar1, Aravinda Kar2, Kristopher O. Davis3
1Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States, 2CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States, 3Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States

J2
Electrical Stability Of Leco-Treated Topcon Solar Cells
Saman Sharbaf Kalaghichi1, Jan Lossen1, Jan Hoß1, Pirmin Preis1, Lazhar Rachdi1, Mertcan Comak1, Jürgen H. Werner2, Lejo Joseph Koduvelikulathu1, Vaibhav Venkat Kuruganti1
1International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany, 2Institute for Photovoltaics, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

J3
Understanding The Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Signal Of Free Electrons In Passivated Silicon Surfaces
Thien Truong1, Chirag Mule1,2, Rabin Basnet3, P. Craig Taylor2, Sumit Agarwal2, David Mulder1, William Nemeth1, David Young1, Paul Stradins1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States, 3Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

J4
Improvement Of Passivation For P-Type Silicon Nano-Crystals/Silicon Oxide Composite Layer By Atomic Hydrogen Treatment In A Catalytic Chemical Vapor Deposition System
Hiroto Yamaguchi1, Shohei Fukaya1, Kazuhiro Gotoh1,2,3, Keisuke Ohdaira4, Markus Wilde5, Katsuyuki Fukutani5, Yasuyoshi Kurokawa1,6, Noritaka Usami1,6,7
1Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, 2Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, 3Interdisciplinary Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Technologies, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, 4Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Japan, 5Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Meguro, Japan, 6Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, 7Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
J5
Correlating Annealing-Induced Electronic And Chemical Degradation Of Silicon Heterojunction Cells
Margaret Zeile1,2, Andrew V. Teplyakov2, Ujjwal K. Das1
1Institute of Energy Conversion, Newark, DE, United States, 2Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Newark, DE, United States

J6
Ag-Free Solar Cell Featuring Passivating Contacts With Screen-Printed Front Al And Rear Cu Contact With Laser-Enhanced Contact Optimization
Ruohan Zhong1, Byungsul Min2, Vijaykumar Upadhyaya1, Sebastian Junge2, Young Woo Ok1, Brian Rounsaville1, Kevin Elmer3, Ruvini Dharmadasa3, Dustin Williams3, Apolo Nambo3, Thad Druffel3, Rolf Brendel2, Ajeet Rohatgi1
1Georgia Institute of Technology, ATLANTA, GA, United States, 2Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin , Emmerthal, Germany, 3Bert Thin Films Inc, Louisville, KY, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 3
Posters

Chair(s): Dennice Roberts
Walkable Solar Shingles
Richard Perkins, David Meakin
GAF Energy, Georgetown, TX, United States

J7
Comparative Snow-Shedding Performance Of Landscape Versus Portrait Orientation For Photovoltaic Systems
Ayush Chutani1, David Wallis1, Ana Dyreson1, Laurie Burnham2
1Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
J8
Field Comparison Of Snow Losses In Bifacial Fixed Tilt Versus Single Axis Tracking Pv System
Ayush Chutani, Isobel Bowker, Ana Dyreson
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, United States

J9
Methodologies For Imputing Missing Data For Photovoltaic Performance Loss Estimation
Nikola Hrelja1, Loic Guillemot2, Lluvia Ochoa3
1TotalEnergies OneTech, Palaiseau, France, 2TotalEnergies OneTech, Palaiseau, France, 3TotalEnergies OneTech, Palaiseau, France

J10
Capacitance-Based Metastability In Samples Extracted From Uv-Stressed Silicon Topcon Photovoltaic Modules
Steve Johnston, Dana B. Kern, Rebecca B. Wai, Kent Terwilliger
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

J11
Integration Of Electrical Circuit Simulations For Pv Degradation Simulations
Norman Jost1, Brandon K. Byford1, Jennifer L. Braid1, Clifford W. Hansen1, Martin Bartholomäus2
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2Technical University Denmark, Risø, Denmark

J12
Assessing Risks For Photovoltaic Modules: Environmental Conditions, Extreme Weather, And Regional Capacity
Norman Jost1, Jennifer Braid1, Elizabeth Palmiotti2, Dirk Jordan2, Jarett Zuboy2
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

J13
Pvcracks: Python Repository For Electroluminescence Image Processing, Current-Voltage Curve Fitting And Power Loss Estimation
Norman Jost1, Brandon K. Byford1, Rodrigo d. Prado Santamaria2, Clifford W. Hansen1, Jennifer L. Braid1
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde, Denmark

J14
Solar Technology Soiling R&D: History, Progress, Status, And Trends
Lawrence L. Kazmerski1, Suellen C.S. Costa2, Antonia Sonia A.C. Diniz3
1Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States, 2Matrix Energia, São Paulo, Brazil, 3Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil

J15
The Environmental Stability Of Sno2, Zno And Alloyed Buffer Layers
Luksa Kujovic, Elliott Groves, Ali Abbas , Luke O. Jones, Mustafa Togay, Luis C. Infante-Ortega, Samuel E. Machin, Adam M. Law, Ana C. Jurado-Estrada, Jake W. Bowers, John M. Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

J16
Bankability Assessment Of Topcon Photovoltaic Modules Through Extended Reliability Testing
Mengdi Liu1, Eleanor Lee2, Wenhao Xu1, Yating Zhang1, Giorgio Bardizza3, Max Koentopp4, Christos Monokroussos1
1TÜV Rheinland (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China, 2TÜV Rheinland (Taiwan) Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan, 3TÜV Rheinland (Italy), Pogliano Milanese, Italy, 4TÜV Rheinland Solar GmbH, Cologne, Germany

J17
The Operation And Durability Of Uv-Downshifting Encapsulants For Contemporary Pv Modules
David Miller, Xavier Hanna, Dennice Roberts, Rachael Arnold, Jimmy Newkirk, Kent Terwilliger, Steve Johnston, Rebecca Wai, Peter Hacke, Dana Kern
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

J18
Ashesi Solar Monitoring Network Version Ii (Asmonet V2): Improved Iot-Based Soiling Measurement For Photovoltaic Systems In West Africa
Augustine Ofosu-Appiah1, Stewart Isaacs2,3, Acheampong A. Afari1, Jeremiah Takyi1, Joshua Nti1, Heather R. Beem1
1Ashesi University, Berekuso, Ghana, 2Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, United States, 3Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Kigali, Rwanda

J19
In-Situ Moisture Characterization To De-Risk Photovoltaic Module Development And Qualification
Sergiu Pop1, Mihail Bora2
1SCP SYS LLC, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States

J20
Pv That Lasts: Persistence In New York Customer-Sited Installations
Antonia Sanhueza1, Dana Nilsson2, Dale Tutaj3
1DNV, Madison, WI, United States, 2NYSERDA, Albany, NY, United States, 3DNV, Milwaukee, WI, United States

K1
What Solar Module Test Failures Reveal In 2026: Key Takeaways From Kiwa Pvel&Rsquo;S Pv Module Reliability Scorecard
Archana Sinha, Jean-Nicholas Jaubert, Todd Karin, Tristan Erion-Lorico
Kiwa PVEL, Napa, CA, United States

K2
A Systematic Review And Integrated Approach To Modeling Of Aging Utility Scale Pv Systems
Hanan Wehbi, Joseph Simon, Heather Mirletz, Jal Desai, Taylor Curtis, Garvin Heath, Matthew Prilliman, Brian Mirletz, Silvana Ovaitt, Chris Deline
National Lab of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
K3
Sensitivity Of Models For Snow-Induced Energy Losses In Fixed-Tilt Pv Systems Due To Different Ground Snow Depth Data Sources
Shelbie Wickett, Ayush Chutani, Isobel Bowker, Ana Dyreson
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMCelestin A
Challenges and solutions in industrial PV characterization

Chair(s): Peter Pasmans
4:45
Challenges Of High-Throughput Measurements For 2T Perovskite&Ndash;Silicon Tandem Cells
Lukas Ziegler
WAVELABS Eternal Sun GmbH, Leipzig, Germany

5:00 - 6:00 PMImperial 5
PV Careers

7:00 - 9:00 PMEmpire CD (Level 2)
Wednesday Night Social (ticket required)



Thursday, June 11, 2026


8:30 - 9:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Dazhi Yang
8:30
Solar Power Integration Advances
Jan Kleissl
University of California, San Diego

9:00 - 9:30 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Pilar Espinet Gonzalez
9:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin E
Plenary

Chair(s): Archana Sinha
9:30
Reliability Of Solar Pv Modules: Past Achievements And Modern Challenges
Alessandro Virtuani
CSEM

10:00 - 10:30 AMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin B
Advanced conversion mechanisms and novel applications of PV

Chair(s): Anish Chaluvadi
10:30
Controlling Thermal Radiation For Energy Conversion: From Thermophotovoltaics To Thermoradiative Devices
Jeremy Munday
University of California, Davis, CA, United States

H6
Scalable Nanogap Fabrication And Non-Destructive Metrology For Near-Field Thermophotovoltaic Devices
Yuting Li, Yeonghoon Jin, Debarati Sen, Titilope Dada, Eric Tervo
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, United States

H7
Tunable Organic Photovoltaic Module Platform For Photoelectrochemical Fuel Production
Luke McClintock, Zebulon Schichtl, Reilly Seban, Bryon Larson, Emily Warren
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

11:45
Excess Defects: How Illumination Affects The Thermodynamic Stability Of Charged Point Defects
Michael A. Scarpulla, Mike Kirby, Isaac D. Thomas, Jack Halbersleben
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin A
Cost reduction strategies

Chair(s): Meghan Bush
M2
Movpe Growth And Spalling Of Iii-V Solar Cells On Gaas(211)
Myles A Steiner1, Nicholas Yoo1,2, Sarah Collins1, Theresa Saenz1, Tadeas Hanus1, John Goldsmith1, Anica Neumann1, Jacob Cordell1, Michelle Young1, Shaniah Greene1, Corinne Packard2,3, William McMahon1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States, 3University of Southern California , Los Angeles , CA, United States

10:45
Advances In Engineered Ge Substrates For Multijunction Solar Cell Manufacturing
Alexandre Chapotot1, Rajiv Sharma1, Priyanka Proost1, Robin Vanuytven1, Aitana Cano2, Rubén Fortín2, Iván García2, Daniel F. Reyes3, Veronica Braza3, Kristof Dessein1, Jinyoun Cho1
1Umicore Electro-Optic Materials, Olen, Belgium, 2Instituto de Energía Solar, E.T.S.I Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 3Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Cadiz, Spain

L13
Al-Containing Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy For Scalable Iii-V Solar Cell Production
Ryuji Oshima1, Takeshi Nishida1, Akinori Ubukata2, Hiroki Tokunaga2, Takeyoshi Sugaya1
1National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan, 2Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Tsukuba, Japan

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:15
Movpe Growth Of AlXGa1-XAs With Deposition Rates Up To 55 ΜM/H For Iii-V Multi-Junction Solar Cells
Christoph Klein, Robin Lang, Jens Ohlmann, Jonas Schoen, Frank Dimroth, David Lackner
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:30
Investigating Porous Silicon Buffer Layers As Compliant Layers For Cost-Effective Ge-On-Si Substrates In Iii-V Solar Cells
Ella S. Supik1,2, Stefanie Lawundy1,2, Chia-Sheng Liu2, Charlotte Weiss2, Stefan Janz2, Andreas W. Bett1,2
1University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, 2Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany

11:45
Prototyping And Testing Of A Building-Integrated Solar Electric&Ndash;Thermal Cogeneration System
Siddharth Padmanabha1, Ying Stock-Bordnick1, Aaron Luo1, Qifei Wang1, Chris Lewis1, Rhegan Barrett1, Gracie Dunaway1, Luke Farnan1, Jason Mueller1, Matthew Graf1, Anna Walker1, Miriam Lerner1, Conor Farnan1, Corey Hart1, Daniel Codd2, Matthew Escarra1
1Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, United States, 2University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin H
Perovskite Stability and Commercialization

Chair(s): Arkita Chakrabarti
M14
Benchmarking Performance Of Wafer-Scale Perovskite/Si Tandems: Methods, Challenges, And Recommendations
Tao Song, Jeremy Brewer, John F. Geisz, Idris Davis, Rafell Williams, Nikos Kopidakis
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

10:45
Developing A Stress Testing Protocol For >1 Year Of Outdoor Operation For Metal Halide Perovskite Pv Modules
Michael Owen-Bellini1, Tianran Liu1, Jackson Schall1, Joshua Parker1, Jimmy Newkirk1, Kent Terwilliger1, Nicholas Irvin1, Dana Kern1, Ingrid Repins1, Timothy J Silverman1, Joseph Berry1, Joshua Stein2, Laura T Schelhas1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Alburquerque, NM, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
M6
Understanding The Thermomechanical Properties Of Polyolefin Encapsulants For Reliable Perovskite Solar Module Packaging
Marco Casareto1, Nick Bosco2, Laura Schelhas2, Michael Owen-Bellini2, Nicholas Rolston1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
E13
Probing Strain-Induced Ion Migration In 2D Polycrystalline Halide Perovskite Thin Films By In-Situ Kpfm
Tanzeela Yousaf1, Jonghon Han2, Jincheol Kim2, Jan Seidel1
1University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Sydney, Australia, 2Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

11:30
Validated Optical And Electrical Modeling For Performance Evaluation And Loss Analysis Of 2-Terminal Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells On Industrial Scales
Dong Zhang, Rohit Prasanna, Tomas Leijtens
Swift Solar, San Carlos, CA, United States

N1
Toward Accurate Energy Yield Predictions For Perovskite-Based Tandem Photovoltaics
Emily L Warren, Rajiv Daxini, Robert Witteck, William E. McMahon, Axel F. Palmstrom, Kai Zhu, Laura T. Schelhas, Joseph J. Berry
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin F
PV performance modeling and analysis

Chair(s): Marios Theristis
10:30
Evaluating Error Propagation Across The Photovoltaic Modeling Pipeline Through Blind Modeling
Lelia Deville1, Kevin S Anderson2, Juergen Sutterlueti3, Youri Blom4, Mark Campanelli5, Alejandro Gonzalez Carballo6, Gregorio Olivares Casero7, Arijit Chakroborty8, Anton Driesse9, A S M Jahid Hasan`10, William B Hobbs11, Adam Ramsus Jensen12, Sha Li13, Andrei da Cunha Lima15, Ivan Diaz Martinez14, et al.1
1University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, United States, 2Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 3Gantner Instruments, Schruns, Austria, 4Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands, 5Intelligent Measurement Systems LLC, Bozeman, MT, United States, 6EDP Renewables, Madrid, Spain, 7CENER, Navarra, Spain, 8Atkins Realis, Bengaluru, India, 9PV Performance Labs, Freiburg, Germany, 10North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11Southern Company, Birmingham, AL, United States, 12Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, 13Leeward Renewable Energy, Dallas, TX, United States, 14European Energy A/S, Søborg, Denmark, 15Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil

11:00
A Workflow To Analyze The Impact Of Terrain Undulations On Energy Yield For Different Motor Block Sizes
Umay Akkoseoglu1, Mark Mikofski1, Billy Hayes2
1DNV Energy Services USA, Oakland, CA, United States, 2Array Technologies Inc, Albuquerque, NM, United States

11:15
Improved Spectral Correction For A Pv System With Cdte Modules
Keith McIntosh1, Solomon Freer1, Malcolm Abbott1, Chris Stelzer2, Andrew Loveall2, Samuel Vielman2
1PV Lighthouse, Coledale, Australia, 2Kiewit, Lenexa, KS, United States

11:30
Fitting Inverter Models To Pv System Data
Clifford W Hansen, Kevin S Anderson, Marios Theristis
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

N3
Is Iec-61853 Testing Useful For Predicting The Energy Yield Of Tandem Solar Cells?
Rajiv Daxini, William E McMahon, Robert Witteck, Emily Warren
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin C
The Role of Photovoltaics in the Transition to a 100% Renewable Energy Supply

Chair(s): Izumi Kaizuka
G1
Building The Photovoltaics Workforce For Terawatt-Scale Deployment
Silvana Ovaitt, Peter Hacke
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

10:45
Global Overview Of Current Political And Regulatory Initiatives To Accelerate The Expansion Of Photovoltaics In Regions Where Grid Constraints And Market Conditions Limit Further Growth
Arnulf Jaeger-Waldau1, Giovanna Adinolfi2, Ameni Boumaiza3, Jamie M. Bright4, Christof Bucher5, Hubert Fechner6, Sara Freitas7, Giorgio Graditi2, Ricardo Guerrero-Lemus 8, Bert Herteleer9, Vincent Krakowski10, Denis Mede11, Richard Perez12, Daniel Vázquez Pombo13, Angele Reinders14, Niclas Rhein15
1European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy, 2Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy, 3Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Qatar, Qatar, 4UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator, London, United Kingdom, 5Bern University of Applied Science , Bern, Switzerland, 6Austrian PV Technology Platform, Vienna, Austria, 7Associação Portuguesa de Energias Renováveis, Lisboa, Portugal, 8Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, 9Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana , Lugano, Switzerland, 10Hespul, Lyon, France, 11Fraunhofer IEE, Kassel, Germany, 12Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, SUNY at Albany, Albany, NY, United States, 13Electric Power Research Institute , Dublin, Ireland, 14Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 15Energynautics GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany

11:00
Paradigm Shifts For Sustainable Scalable Photovoltaics
Lukas Wagner1,2, Ian Marius Peters3, Annick Anctil4, Matthew Davies5,6, Jiska de Groot7, Li Wang8, Henning Helmers9, Robert Pietzcker10, Jan Christoph Goldschmidt1,2
1Physics of Solar Energy Conversion, Department of Physics, Marburg University, Marburg, Germany, 2mar.quest Marburg Center for Quantum Materials and Sustainable Technology, Marburg University, Marburg, Germany, 3Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Erlangen, Germany, 4Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI, United States, 5SPECIFIC IKC, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom, 6School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, 7African Climate and Development Initiative, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa, 8School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 9Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany, 10Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany

F16
Improving Utility Visibility Of Behind-The-Meter Pv And Battery Storage Using Net Load
Upama Nakarmi, Marc Perez, Philip Gruenhagen
Clean Power Research L.L.C., Napa, CA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:45
Ev Charging Infrastructure With Solar Integration: Utility Load Impacts And Planning Implications Sneha Shanmuganathan, Bhavya Sree Boya Nayakula, Justin, Steve Goodnick,Christiana Honsberg Arizona State University, 1151
Sneha Shanmuganathan1, Bhavya Sree Boya Nayakula1, Justin 1, Steve Goodnick 1, Christiana Honsberg 1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 3Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 4Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 5Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

12:00 - 1:30 PMCelestin E
WOMEN IN PV LUNCH - Sponsored in part by Nippon Sanso and MicroLink Devices

Sponsored in part by Nippon Sanso and MicroLink Devices


1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin B
CIGS, Interfaces, and Buffers

Chair(s): Mike Scarpulla
Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
K6
Multi-Resonant Light Trapping In Ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells: From Concept To Design Rules
Merve Demir1, Daniel Jimenez1, Bodo Fuhrmann2, Matthias Maiberg1, Marcel Schrader1, Paul Rondt1, Heiko Kempa1, Alexander Sprafke1,2, Roland Scheer1
1Institute of Physics, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany, 2Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Science, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
L5
The Native Oxide Growth On Polycrystalline Cdsete/Cdte Surface And Its Impact On Device Performance
Sushmakanth Myneni, Mayank Mate, Amit Munshi, Walajabad Sampath
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

K14
Oxide Formation On Cdte And MgXCd1&Ndash;XTe As A Back Surface Passivation Material
Noah Kamm1, Xiaoyang Liu2, Zheng Ju2, Xin Qi2, Yong-Hang Zhang2, Anthony Nicholson3, Amit Munshi3, D. Bruce Busshholz4, Arashdeep Thind1, Robert Klie1
1Department of Physics, University of Illinois in Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 2Department of Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 4Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
A6
Zn-Alloyed Sno2 Buffer Layers For Thin Film Cdsete/Cdte Solar Cells
Zeyad Elsayed1, Samuel E. Machin1, Ana Jurado-Estrada1, Luis C. Infante-Ortega1, Mustafa Togay1, Luksa Kujovic1, Sam Davis1, Zhaoxia Zhou1, Stuart Robertson1, Jake W. Bowers1, John M. Walls1, Pascal Jundt2, Bettina Spaeth2, Christian Drost2, Robert Arndt2
1Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 2CTF Solar GmbH, Dresden, Germany

2:45
Sprayed NioX As A Hole Transport Material In Cdse-Based Solar Cells With Superstrate And Substrate Configurations
Ujjwal Dhakal, Sabin Neupane, Manoj Jamarkattel, Kiran Lamichhane, Suresh Chaulagain, Sanjeeb Budhathoki, Hamim Sharif, Arun Basnet, Alisha Adhikari, Prabin Dulal, Joel Blodgett, Muhammad Mohsin Saeed, Nikolas Podraza, Randy Ellingson, Michael Heben, Yanfa Yan
University of Toledo, PVIC, Toledo, OH, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin C
Characterization of Photovoltaic Materials

Chair(s): Gaia Javier
1:30
Nanoscale Visualization Of Charge Carrier Transport And Recombination In Perovskite Photovoltaics
Dane W. deQuilettes
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United States

2:15
Selenium Diffusion In Uniform Cdsexte1-X Absorbers Using Correlative Cl And Ebsd
Samuel E. Machin1, Kieran M. Curson1, Luksa Kujovic1, John M. Walls1, Stuart Robertson2, Zhaoxia Zhou2, Pascal Jundt3, Bettina Spath3, Christian Drost3, Robert Arndt3
1Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough, Leicester, United Kingdom, 2Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre (LMCCC), Loughborough, Leicester, United Kingdom, 3CTF Solar GmbH, Dresden, Germany

B2
High Spatial Resolution Mapping Of Urbach Energy In Photovoltaic Devices
Jacques D Kenyon, Kieran M Curson, Xiaolei Liu, Aoshi Yang, Lukša Kujović, Stuart Robertson, Zhaoxia Zhou, Jake W Bowers, John M Walls
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

2:45
New Methods For Interpreting Surface Photovoltage Spectra For Contactless Device Characterization
Nathan Rock1, Michael Scarpulla1,2
1University of Utah Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 2University of Utah Dept. of Electrical and Computing Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin A
Fracture and Cracks in Photovoltaic Modules

Chair(s): Dennice Roberts
1:30
Reducing Glass Breakage Risk In Pv Systems
Timothy J Silverman2, Elizabeth C Palmiotti1, Michael G Deceglie1, E Ashley Gaulding1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Photovoltaic Materials and Devices Group, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands

2:00
A Novel Optimized Hail Testing Approach For Accurate Evaluation Of Pv Module Durability
Yuanjie Yu1, Zhichao Song1, Philippe Gregoire2, ruirui Lv1, Tao Xu1
1No. 199 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District, Suzhou, China, 24273 King St. East, Suite 102, Kitchener, ON, Canada

2:15
Using Fractography To Trace Cracks In Pv Modules To The Origin
E. Ashley Gaulding1, Elizabeth C. Palmiotti1, Timothy J Silverman1, William B. Hobbs2, Michael G. Deceglie1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Southern Company, Birmingham, AL, United States

2:30
Investigation Of Backsheet Cracking In Triple-Layered Photovoltaic Backsheet Inner Layers
Stefan Mitterhofer1, Zelin Li1, Song Syun Jhang1, Yu Wen Ho1, Ashlee R. Aiello2, Karissa L. Jensen2, Xiaohong Gu2, Michael D. Kempe3, William B. Hobbs4, Liang Ji5
1Associate, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, United States, 2National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, United States, 3National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 4Southern Company, Birmingham, AL, United States, 5UL Solutions (retired), Northbrook, IL, United States

J13
Pvcracks: Python Repository For Electroluminescence Image Processing, Current-Voltage Curve Fitting And Power Loss Estimation
Norman Jost1, Brandon K. Byford1, Rodrigo d. Prado Santamaria2, Clifford W. Hansen1, Jennifer L. Braid1
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde, Denmark

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin F
Power Electronics and Grid Integration 2

Chair(s): Jhoan Montenegro
1:30
Mpc-Based Control Of Hybrid Battery&Ndash;Supercapacitor Systems In Dc Microgrids Using A Bidirectional Sepic/Zeta Converter
Jhoan A. Montenegro-Oviedo1, Jesus D. Vasquez-Plaza2, Carlos A. Ramos-Paja3, Fabio Andrade1
1University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR, United States, 2Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, 3Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellín, Columbia

E14
Voltage-Guided Mppt Curtailment For Active Dc-Link Protection Of Grid-Forming Inverters During Fault
Arnab Acharya, Raja Ayyanar
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

F4
Testing Commercial Non-Export Der Controllers For Low-Voltage Spot Network Interconnections
Nicholas S. Gurule1, Matthew J. Reno1, Joseph A. Azzolini1, Santiago Sena2, Chelsea Collette2, Ali Bidram3
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2Public Service Company of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 3University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States

2:15
Effect Of Pv Inverter Aggregation On Sandia Frequency Shift Anti-Islanding In Systems With Induction Motor Loads
Jorge A. Leon-Quiroga, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, Michael Ropp
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States

2:30
Stabilization Of Chaotic Dynamics In Current-Mode Dc&Ndash;Dc Boost Converters Via Simscape-Based Delayed Feedback Control
Ammar Nimer Natsheh1, Sohad Abu-Elzait2, Bereket Kebede Bedada1, Yassine Benachour1
1Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, United States

1:30 - 3:00 PMCelestin H
Solar resourcing

Chair(s): Martin Mayer
C9
Evaluating Snow Loss Methods &Ndash; Soiling Kit Measurements Vs Models Using Gridded Input Data
Josh Peterson, Alex Bryan, Julie Chard
GroundWork Renewables Inc, Sand City, CA, United States

1:45
High-Resolution Esm Projections For Energy Applications Over The Conus
Jaemo Yang, Manajit Sengupta, Yu Xie, Aron Habte
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

2:00
On The Importance Of Parallax Effects In Satellite To Irradiance Modeling
Richard Perez1,2, Marc Perez1, Andrew Foster1, Jing Huang1, Maina André3, Raphël Cécé3
1Clean Power Research, Bellevue, WA, United States, 2SUNY Albany, Albany, NY, United States, 3Université des Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe

2:15
Enhancing The Accuracy And Coverage Of The National Solar Radiation Data Base
Manait Sengupta1, Yu Xie1, Aron Habte1, Brandon Benton1, Paul Edwards1, Jaemo Yang1, Mike Foster2, Andrew Heidinger3, Paul Stackhouse4
1National Lab of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States, 3NOAA, Madison, WI, United States, 4NASA, Hampton, VA, United States

2:30
Integration Of Goes Data For Solar Resource Assessment Of The Contiguous United States
Yu Xie1, Manajit Sengupta1, Brandon Benton1, Aron Habte1, Jaemo Yang1, Michael Foster2
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States

2:45
Exploring Uncertainty In Solar Measurements: Insights From Nlr'S Suni Application At 89 Stations
Aron Habte1, Manajit Sengupta1, Sora Ryu1, Stephen Wilcox2, Thomas Stoffel2
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Solar Resource Solutions LLC, Louisville, CO, United States

3:00 - 3:30 PMStoryville (Exhibit Hall)
Coffee Break/Exhibits

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 1
Posters

Chair(s): Ed Sartor
K4
Screening Organic Hole Transport Layer For Solution-Processed Antimony Sulfoselenide Solar Cells
Alisha Adhikari, Joel Blodgett, Abudulai Rabiu, Sanjeeb Budhathoki, Ujjwal Dhakal, Sabin Neupane, Manoj Jamarkattel, Nadeesha Katakumbura, Vijay Karade, Arun Basnet, Kiran Lamichhane, Michael Heben, Randy Ellingson, Zhaoning Song, Yanfa Yan
Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Toledo, OH, United States

K5
Decoupling Process Variables In 3-Stage Cigs : Phase And Composition Changes Under Time/Pressure/Temperature
Ju Chan Choi, Jin Ho Yang, Jae Ho Yun
Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), NaJu-si, South Korea

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
K6
Multi-Resonant Light Trapping In Ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells: From Concept To Design Rules
Merve Demir1, Daniel Jimenez1, Bodo Fuhrmann2, Matthias Maiberg1, Marcel Schrader1, Paul Rondt1, Heiko Kempa1, Alexander Sprafke1,2, Roland Scheer1
1Institute of Physics, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany, 2Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Science, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany

K7
Progress In Chloride-Based Treatments Of Cdznte Solar Cells
Pradipta Roy Dip1,2, Kevin D. Dobson1, Brian E. McCandless1, William N. Shafarman1,2
1Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware , Newark, DE, United States, 2Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

K8
Residual Strain In Cadmium Telluride Thin Films
Kevin D. Dobson, Arivazhagan Valluvar Oli, Brian E. McCandless, William N. Shafarman
Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

K9
Pre-Deposition Substrate Cleaning And Plasma Surface Treatment Effects On Cdsete/Cdte
Robert D. Ellis, Zeyad Elsayed, Luke Jones, Samuel E. Machin, Adam Law, Jacques D Kenyon, Mustafa Togay, John M. Walls, Jake W. Bowers
Loughborough University, Loughborough , United Kingdom

K10
The Role Of Surface Recombination Velocity On The Efficiency Of Cds/Cdte Thin Film Solar Cell
Hamid Fardi
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
K11
Optimizing Monolithic (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se2/Si Tandem Solar Cells Via Bandgap Engineering And Bifacial Operation
Julia Horstmann1, Tobias Gut1, Matthias Maiberg1, Mario Hanser2, Jana-Isabelle Polzin2, Martin Hermle2, Roland Scheer1
1Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany, 2Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany

K12
Eutectic Halide Salt Engineering For Arsenic Doped Cdte
Zulkifl Hussain, Adam B. Phillips, Kara B. Kile, Aparajita Dixit, Ali Abdel-Rahman Qatishat, Shawn M. Wolffersdorff, Ebin Bastola, Randy J. Ellingson, Michael J. Heben
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States

K13
Developing A Phosphorus Source For Doping Of Cdte
Shahrin Iqbal1,2, Kevin Dobson1, Brian McCandless1, William Shafarman1,2
1Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States, 2Department. of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

K14
Oxide Formation On Cdte And MgXCd1&Ndash;XTe As A Back Surface Passivation Material
Noah Kamm1, Xiaoyang Liu2, Zheng Ju2, Xin Qi2, Yong-Hang Zhang2, Anthony Nicholson3, Amit Munshi3, D. Bruce Busshholz4, Arashdeep Thind1, Robert Klie1
1Department of Physics, University of Illinois in Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 2Department of Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 4Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States

K15
High Voltage Cdse Solar Cells With Optimized P-Interfaces
Purnendu Kartikay, Payton Bills, Vikram Dalal
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States

K16
First-Principles Study Of Arsenic Activation And Selenium Redistribution In Cdsete/Cdte Solar Cells
Boney Mahesh1, Ali Abbas1, Pooja Goddard2, Roger Smith2, Michael Walls1
1Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical an, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 2Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

L1
The Ambiguity Of Capacitance Derived Carrier Density And A Theoretical Revision Of The Depletion Approximation
Mayank Mate, Amit Munshi
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

L2
Single Crystal Growth Of Arsenic Doped And Phosphorus Doped Cadmium Selenium Telluride (CdseXTe1-X) To Improve Cdte Thin Film Photovoltaics
Benjamin Montag1, Darius Kuciauskas2, Cody Rietcheck1, Echo Larson1
1Radiation Detection Technologies, Manhattan, KS, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

L3
Commercial Production Of The Group-V Doped Polycrystalline Cdte Source Material For The Next-Generation Photovoltaics
Benjamin Montag1, Amit Munshi2, Mayank Mate2, Magesh Murugesan3, Jing Shang3, John McCloy3, Matthew Reese4, Eric Colegrove4, Hongling Lott4, Robert Morrissey4, Joshua Brown4, Ed Sartor4, Andrea Mathew4, Cody Riecheck1
1Radiation Detection Technologies, Inc, Manhattan, KS, United States, 2Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, United States, 3Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States, 4National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

L4
Role Of Se Composition And Cdcl2 Treatment On Intrinsic Donor Defects In Polycrystalline Cdte-Based Pv Devices
Sushmakanth Myneni, Daniel Shaw, Walajabad Sampath
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
L5
The Native Oxide Growth On Polycrystalline Cdsete/Cdte Surface And Its Impact On Device Performance
Sushmakanth Myneni, Mayank Mate, Amit Munshi, Walajabad Sampath
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

L6
Influence Of Cooling Processes On All-Sputtered Sub-Micrometer Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 Flexible Solar Cells
António J. N. Oliveira1, João B. Vilão1,2, André F. Violas1, Ana R. Pires1, Bárbara L. Sieira1,2,3, Xavier L. Pinheiro1,2,4, Ricardo M. Silva1, Inês Morais2, Pedro Patrício2, Jennifer P. Teixeira1, Joaquim P. Leitão2,3, Paulo A. Fernandes1,5, Pedro M. P. Salomé1,2
1International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal, 2Departamento de Física da Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal, 3i3N, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal, 4CICECO, Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal, 5CIETI, Departamento de Física, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Porto, Portugal

L7
Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaic Module Safety: Toxicological Evidence For Residential And End-User Deployment
Aniruddha Savargaonkar1, Amit H. Munshi2,3
1Colorado State University, School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 2Colorado State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering , Fort Collins, CO, United States, 3JPHB Solutions LLC, Loveland , CO, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 2
Posters

Chair(s): Izak Baranowski
L8
Technology Assessment And Modelling Of Three Terminal Tandem Solar Cells For In-Space Utilization
Alexis J Arroyo1, Jeremiah D Sims1
1NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, United States, 2NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, United States

L9
Metamorphic 1 Ev Ingaas/Inp Superlattice Solar Cells
Adrian Birge, Yiteng Wang, R. Corey White, Sarah Su-O Youn, Chi Jiang, Bora Kim, Devon O. Lee, Minjoo Larry Lee
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
L10
High Temperature Characterization Of Emitters For Thermophotovoltaics
Titilope M. Dada, Eric J. Tervo
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States

L11
Rollable Flexible Thin Silicon Heterojunction (Shj) Solar Cells For Space Applications
Zhengxin Liu1,2, Wenzhu Liu1,2, Fanying Meng1, Liping Zhang1, Wenjie Zhao1, Qiang Shi1, Jianhua Shi1,2, Anjun Han1,2, Junlin Du1,2
1Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology (SIMIT) Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China, 26T Solar Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China

L12
Ultra-Thin Ingap Arrays Embedded In Solar Sails For Power Generation And Propulsion
Robert F. McCarthy1, Ryan Grady1, David Rowell1, Tyler Gish1, Anastasia Soeriyadi1, Andree Wibowo1, Joseph Footdale2, Roger Welser3, David Wilt4, Noren Pan1
1MicroLink Devices, Inc., Niles, IL, United States, 2Redwire Space, Longmont, CO, United States, 3Consultant, Providence, RI, United States, 4Consultant, Albuquerque, NM, United States

L13
Al-Containing Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy For Scalable Iii-V Solar Cell Production
Ryuji Oshima1, Takeshi Nishida1, Akinori Ubukata2, Hiroki Tokunaga2, Takeyoshi Sugaya1
1National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan, 2Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Tsukuba, Japan

L14
Temperature And Radiation Response Of Quantum Well Enhanced Tandem Solar Cells
Elijah Sacchitella1, Brandon Durant2, Vincent Whiteside2, Steve Polly1, Ian Sellers2, Seth Hubbard1, Alec Jackson3
1Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 2University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States, 3Air Force Research Lab, Albuquerque, NM, United States

L15
New Cost-Effective Nano-Structuring Technique For Light Management In Iii-V Thin-Film Photovoltaics
Alessandra Selis1, Jenny Norberg1,2, Nicolas Alt1,2, Andrea Cattoni3, Oliver Hoehn1,2
1Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany, 2University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, 3University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, 4Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy, 5University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

L16
Annealing Mechanisms In Proton-Irradiated, Ultra-Thin Inp Epitaxial Solar Cells
James H. Shin, Toluwalase Agoro, Venkata S. A. Chaluvadi, Louise C. Hirst
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

M1
Using Spectroscopic Ellipsometry To Probe For Proton Induced Radiation Damage In Perovskite Solar Cells
Julia Spaziani1, Buh Kum Tatchen1, Bekele Teklemariam1, Bibhudutta Rout2, Stephen Polly1, Ahmad Kirmani1, Seth Hubbard1
1Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 2University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States

M2
Movpe Growth And Spalling Of Iii-V Solar Cells On Gaas(211)
Myles A Steiner1, Nicholas Yoo1,2, Sarah Collins1, Theresa Saenz1, Tadeas Hanus1, John Goldsmith1, Anica Neumann1, Jacob Cordell1, Michelle Young1, Shaniah Greene1, Corinne Packard2,3, William McMahon1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States, 3University of Southern California , Los Angeles , CA, United States

M3
Graphene/Inp Schottky Photovoltaics With Quantum-Dot Intermediate-Band Enhancement For Lunar Am0 Operation Under Coupled Temperature&Ndash;Fluence Stress
Argyrios Varonides
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, United States

M4
Analysis Of Next Generation Solar Cells For Space Use
Masafumi Yamaguchi1, Mitsuru Imaizumi2, Yoshio Ohshita1
1Toyota Technological Institute , Nagoya, Japan, 2Sanjo University, Sanjo, Japan

M5
Exploring Parameters Affecting The Etch Rate Of Sacrificial Layer In Inverted Metamorphic Multijunction Solar Cells
Bernice Mae Yu Jeco-Espaldon, Yusuke Oteki, Yoshitaka Okada
The University of Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Japan

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 3
Posters

Chair(s): Jeffrey Christians
Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
M6
Understanding The Thermomechanical Properties Of Polyolefin Encapsulants For Reliable Perovskite Solar Module Packaging
Marco Casareto1, Nick Bosco2, Laura Schelhas2, Michael Owen-Bellini2, Nicholas Rolston1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

M7
Controlled Crystal Reorientationin Cs3Bi2I9 Films Using Solvent And Nanoparticle Engineering
Ankit Choudhary, Haralabos Efstathiadis
University at Albany, State university of New York, Albany, NY, United States

M8
Band-Offset Maps And Defect Tolerance In Bromide-Rich High-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells
Antonio Fronteddu, Federica Cappelluti
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy

M9
How Moisture And Oxygen Influence Antisolvent-Free Perovskite Crystallization Pathways
Maimur Hossain1, Connor J. Dolan1, Eric Oberholtz1, Darya Kamiyama1, Jack R. Palmer1, Paulo E. Marchezi1, Tim Kodalle2, Carolin Sutter-Fella 2, David P. Fenning1
1University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States, 2Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
M10
Improved Mechanical Robustness And Durability Enabled By Textured Wafers And Interlayers In Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells
Muzhi Li1, Mathilde Fievez2, Zhengshan Yu2, Nicholas Rolston1
1Materials Science and Engineering, Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Beyond Silicon, Tempe, AZ, United States

M11
Optimization Of Pdinn As A Cathode Interlayer For Organic Solar Cells
Muhammad Salik Qureshi , Amman Choughle, Ammar Nayfeh
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

M12
The 4T Factory: Integrating Factory Planning, Coo, And Lcoe Dynamics For Perovskite-Silicon Commercialization
Julian Reichle1, Markus Beck1, Mehul Raval1, Siddhartha Garud2, Wolfgang Jooß1, Rutger Schlatmann2, Peter Fath1
1RCT Solutions GmbH, Konstanz, Germany, 2Helmholz-Zentrum Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
M13
First-Principles Analysis Of Iodine Migration And Electronic Degradation In Mapbi₃
Andre Slonopas1, Matthew Limpert2, Nam Le1, James Spicer1
1Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States, 22Army Training and Transformation Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, United States

M14
Benchmarking Performance Of Wafer-Scale Perovskite/Si Tandems: Methods, Challenges, And Recommendations
Tao Song, Jeremy Brewer, John F. Geisz, Idris Davis, Rafell Williams, Nikos Kopidakis
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

M15
The Ideal Quench? Gas-Quenching Timing And Wet Film Evolution In Slot-Die Coated Perovskites
Alexander Tarasov1, Lennart Reb1, Nasim Rezaei-Hartmann2, Adrian Adrian2, Anton Dzong1, Enno Malguth2, Claudine Groß2, Madeleine Justianto2, Florian Mathies1, Eva Unger1, Christian Camus2
1Helmholtz-Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy GmbH, Berlin, Germany, 2LayTec AG, Berlin, Germany

M16
Field Durability Tests Of Perovskite Solar Cells Loaded With Fixed Resistors
Takeshi Tayagaki, Sayaka Hirooka, Kohei Yamamoto, Takurou N. Murakami, Masahiro Yoshita
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan

N1
Toward Accurate Energy Yield Predictions For Perovskite-Based Tandem Photovoltaics
Emily L Warren, Rajiv Daxini, Robert Witteck, William E. McMahon, Axel F. Palmstrom, Kai Zhu, Laura T. Schelhas, Joseph J. Berry
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

3:30 - 5:00 PMPoster Section 4
Posters

Chair(s): Cliff Hansen
N2
An Abrasion-Resistant Anti-Soiling And Anti-Reflective Coating For Solar Cover Glass
Madupa Abeywardena1,2, Carmen Wang1,2, QianFeng Xu3, Alan Lyons1,2,3
1City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, NY, United States, 2College of Staten Island, CUNY, Staten Island, NY, United States, 3ARL Designs LLC, Summit, NJ, United States

N4
Shingled Module Integration Of Monolithic Two‑Terminal Iii-V//Si Tandem Solar Cells Exceeding 30 % Module Efficiency
Jonas D. De Rose, Leonhard Böck, Tadeo Schweigstill, Jan Benick, Ralph Müller, Malte Klitzke, David Lackner, Torsten Rößler, Gerald Siefer, Holger Neuhaus, Florian Clement, Oliver Höhn, Frank Dimroth
Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Germany

N5
Matrix-Based Formulism For Fast And Flexible Pv System Simulations
Christiana Honsberg1, Stuart Bowden2, Justin Faris1, Michael Goryll1, Stephen Goodnick1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Solestial Solar, Tempe, AZ, United States

N6
Comparative Evaluation Of Monofacial And Bifacial Half-Cut Crystalline Silicon Based Pv Systems Under Partial Shading
Khadijah khan1, Hayder Ali2, Hassan A Khan1
1Dept. Of Electrical Engineering, LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan, 2King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

N7
Performance Evaluation Of A 236 Kwp Bifacial Rooftop Pv System
Muhammad Khizer, Khadijah Khan, Hassan A Khan
Dept. Of Electrical Engineering, LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan

N8
Design, Implementation, And Outdoor Performance Of A Gan-Based Boost Mppt Converter Interfaced With A Bifacial Pv Module
Alex Musetti1, Michel Piliougine2, Payam Rajabi Kalvani3, Salvatore Antonino Lombardo2, Luca Selmi3, Pierpaolo Palestri3, Giovanna Sozzi1, Alessandro Soldati1
1Università di Parma, Dip. di Ingegneria e Architettura,, Parma, Italy, 2Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi, Catania, Italy, 3Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Dip. di Ingegneria Enzo Ferrari, Modena, Italy

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
N9
Insights Into The Material Properties Of Epe Encapsulants For Pv Application
Nikolina Pervan1,2, Gabriele C. Eder3, Yuliya Voronko3, Gernot Oreski1,2
1Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH , Leoben, Austria, 2Chair of Materials Science and Testing of Polymers, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria, 3Österreichisches Forschungsinstitut für Chemie und Technik (OFI), Vienna, Austria

N10
Modeling Differences Between Fixed-Tilt Grount-Mounted And Project Nexus Solar Canal Designs
Jeremiah Reagan, Olaniyan Rocker, Brandi McKuin
UC Merced, Merced, CA, United States

N11
Tracker Anomaly Detection In Pv Fleet Data Via Interpretable Machine Learning
Corentin Servouze1, Bennet Meyers2, Matthew Muller2
1Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States, 2NREL, Golden, CA, United States

N12
Overcoming Photovoltaic Systems Performance Through Non-Concentrating Two-Axis Tracking
Sneha Shanmuganathan1, Bhavya Sree Boya Nayakula1, Justin 1, Stuart Bowden 1, Christiana Honsberg 1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 3Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 4Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 5Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

N13
Approaches To Optimizing Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting In Various Environments
Min Ju Yun1, Yeon Hyang Sim1, Luthfan Fauzan1,2, Hyekyoung Choi1, Dong Yoon Lee1, Seung I. Cha1,2
1Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute , Changwon, South Korea, 2University of Science and Technology, Changwon, South Korea

N3
Is Iec-61853 Testing Useful For Predicting The Energy Yield Of Tandem Solar Cells?
Rajiv Daxini, William E McMahon, Robert Witteck, Emily Warren
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

5:00 - 6:30 PMCelestin H
Quiz Night



Friday, June 12, 2026


8:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin A
Photonic Power Converters

Chair(s): Theresa Saenz
8:30
Multifunctional Iii&Ndash;V Laser Power Converters And Hybrid Pv/Eam Devices For 1‑&Micro;M Multi‑Mode Laser Terminals
Seth Hubbard1, Elijah Sacchitella1, Nikhil Pokharel1, Stephen Polly1, Raymond Hoheisel2
1Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 2Teravec, Technologies, VA, United States

9:00
Effects Of Electron Irradiation And High-Intensity Laser Illumination On The Performance Of Ingaasp Laser-Power Converters
Sho Aonuki1, Yudai Yamashita2, Takaya Oshimo3, Kotona Tabata3, Takeru Yamada3, Masato Suzuki1, Natsuha Ochiai1, Yukiko Suzuki1, Kazuto Kashiwakura1, Yuka Oshima1, Kouichi Akahane4, Masakazu Arai3, Yohei Toriumi1, Madoka Takahashi1
1Space Environment and Energy Laboratories, NTT, Inc., Musashino, Tokyo, Japan, 2Basic Research Laboratories, NTT, Inc., Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan, 3University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan, 4National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

9:15
Response Times Of Single- And Multi-Junction Ingaas Photonic Power Converters
Karin Hinzer1, Osbel Almora2, Alexandre W. Walker3, D. Paige Wilson1, Carmine Pellegrino4, Meghan N. Beattie1, Lluis F. Marsal2, David Lackner4, Henning Helmers4
1SUNLAB, Nexus for Quantum Technologies Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 2Department of Electrical and Automatic Electronic Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain, 3Quantum Nanotechnologies Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 4Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
L10
High Temperature Characterization Of Emitters For Thermophotovoltaics
Titilope M. Dada, Eric J. Tervo
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States

9:45
Results Of First Long Duration Space Flight Of Hybrid Perovskite Thin Film Solar Cells
Kaitlyn VanSant1, Kelly Schutt1, Samuel Erickson2, Timothy Peshek3, Sayantani Ghosh4, Joseph Luther1, Lyndsey McMillon-Brown3
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States, 3NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, United States, 4University of California, Merced, CA, United States

8:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin B
Advanced Characterization, and Modules

Chair(s): Thien Truong
8:30
Multiscale Characterization Of Aluminum Oxide Passivation Effects In Uv-Susceptible Topcon Photovoltaic Modules
Dana B. Kern, Rebecca Wai, Harvey Guthrey, John Mangum, Chun-Sheng Jiang, Steve Johnston
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

9:00
Performance Calibration Of Multi-Busbar And Busbar-Less Industrial Silicon Cells Using A Home-Built Reconfigurable Probing Chuck
Nikos Kopidakis1, Jeremy Brewer1, Idris Davis1, Rafell Williams1, Harrison Wilterdink2, Nicholas Degenhart2, David Hinken3, Karsten Bothe3, Tao Song1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies , Golden, CO, United States, 2Sinton Instruments, Boulder, CO, United States, 3Institut für Solarenergieforschung (ISFH), Hameln, Germany

9:15
Neutralization Of The Impact Of Belt Speed On Screen Printed Copper Metallization By Leco On Perc Homogeneous Emitter
Abasifreke Ebong1, Donald Intal1, Sandra Huneycutt1, Ajeet Rohatgi2, Vijay Upadhyaya2, Sagnik Dasgupta2, Ruohan Zhong2, Thad Druffel3, Ruvini Dharmadasa3
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States, 2Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 3Bert Thin Films LLC, Louisville, KY, United States

9:30
History And Progress Of Vacuum Lamination-Free Photovoltaics For Improved Reliability And Recyclability
Ryan J. Ruhle, David R. Durney, Larry Maple, Walajabad S. Sampath
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States

9:45
W/Tin/N-Si Heterostructures For Schottky Barrier Solar Cells: Utilizing Tungsten As A Carrier Collector For Enhanced Stability And Junction Quality
Raid Bader, Haralabos Efstathiadis
Dept. of Nanoscale Science & Engineering, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, NY, United States

8:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin C
Characterization of Photovoltaic Cells and Modules

Chair(s): Dane William de Quilettes
8:30
Identifying Lifetime Limiting Defects In Pv Modules - What Will Cause Failure First?
Teresa M Barnes1, Dennice Roberts1, Martin Springer1, Jennifer Braid2, Rebecca Wai1, Dana Kern1
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Sandia National Lab, Albuquerque, NM, United States

A18
Non-Idealities In Pulsed-Light Characterization Of Perovskite Solar Cell Films
Rodolfo De La Cruz Zanetti1, Buh Kum Tatchen2, Ahmad R. Kirmani2, Richard R. King1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 3Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States, 4Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States

9:15
On The Validity Of Superposition Principle And Series Resistance For Perovskite Solar Cells
Andreas Fell1, Oliver Fischer1,2, Johannes Greulich1, Christoph Messmer1,2, Hannah Davidson1, Martin C. Schubert1, Stefan W. Glunz1,2
1Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany, 2INATECH, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

9:30
Use Of Ion Blocking Layers On Accurate Measurement Of Ion Densities In Perovskite Solar Cells
Anders Peterson, Purnendu Kartikay, Shadab Soomro, Vikram Dalal
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States

8:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin H
Scalable Perovskite Deposition Techniques

Chair(s): Nick Rolston
8:30
Perovskite Active Glass In 2M2 Format For >25% Efficiency 4T Si/Perovskite Tandems: Power, Efficiency And Durability Progress
Monika Kataria, Yury Smirnov, Kasra Darabi, Mihirsinh Chauhan, Deepak Krishnan, Gaurab Thapa, Keegan Knorr, Josue M. Almaguer, Abdulwahab Alasfour, Ali Akil, Massimo Raffa, John Iannelli, Ernest Hasselbrink
Caelux Corporation, Baldwin Park, CA, United States

E6
Stabilizing Interconnection Interfaces In Perovskite Solar Modules Through Additive Flexographic Patterning
Mariia Klymenko, Yanan Li, William Scheideler
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States

9:00
Impact Of Solvent Engineering On Improving Perovskite Performance In A Scalable Two-Step Hybrid Deposition Process
Raju Pusapati1,2,3, Sunil Suresh1,2,3, Aslihan Babayigit1,2,3, Sanjay Sandhu4, Cristian Villalobos Meza2,3, Tamara Merckx2,3, Jef Poortmans1,2,3, Tom Aernouts2,3, Jessica de Wild2,3, Bart Vermang1,2,3
1IMO-IMOMEC, University of Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium, 2Energy Ville, Genk, Belgium, 3IMEC, Genk, Belgium, 4University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom

M15
The Ideal Quench? Gas-Quenching Timing And Wet Film Evolution In Slot-Die Coated Perovskites
Alexander Tarasov1, Lennart Reb1, Nasim Rezaei-Hartmann2, Adrian Adrian2, Anton Dzong1, Enno Malguth2, Claudine Groß2, Madeleine Justianto2, Florian Mathies1, Eva Unger1, Christian Camus2
1Helmholtz-Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy GmbH, Berlin, Germany, 2LayTec AG, Berlin, Germany

9:30
Interface And Bulk Engineering For Highly Efficient And Stable Perovskite-Based Photovoltaics
Fengjiu Yang, Ross Kenner, Xinwen Zhang, Joey Luther, Joseph Berry, Kai Zhu
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

9:45
Mechanistic Insights Into Scribe‑Induced Halide Migration In Perovskite Solar Modules
Tianran Liu1, Jin Wen1, Shuai You1, Xinwen Zhang1, James Brown1, Chenchao Xie1, Lance Wheeler1, Joseph Luther1,2, Joseph Berry1,2, Kai Zhu1, Michael Owen-Bellini1, Laura Schelhas1,2
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States

8:30 - 10:00 AMCelestin F
Environmental Sustainability

Chair(s): Arnulf Jaeger-Waldau
Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
8:45
First United States-Specific, Industry-Sourced Life Cycle Assessment Of Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaic Recycling Shows Module Design Is The Key Driver Of Net Environmental Impact
Aman Raj1, Dwarakanath Ravikumar1, Meryl Winicov2
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2SOLARCYCLE, Inc, Mesa, AZ, United States

F13
Life Cycle Assessment Of Cdte Bipv In The Nordic Built Environment
Ilham Ihoume1,2, Michiel van Noord3, Ammar Ahmed4, André Augusto1,2
1Sustainable Energy Research Centre, Dalarna University, , Falun, Sweden, 2 Energy Engineering, School of Information and Engineering, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden, 3RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Division Built Environment, System Transition, Stockholm, Sweden, 4Energy and Environment Division, TÜV Rheinland, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia

9:15
Scaling Pv End‑Of‑Life Decisions: Generator Knowledge, Regulatory Perspectives, And Leach Testing Data
Taylor Curtis1, Cara Libby2, Mitch Rencheck2
1National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 2Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 3Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, United States

9:30
Modeling Enhanced Spatial Resolution And Regulatory Drivers Of Photovoltaic End-Of-Life Pathways In A Circular Economy Agent-Based Model
Purboday Ghosh, Julien Walzberg, Garvin Heath
National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

10:00 - 10:30 AMCelestin Foyer
Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin B
Orals - Novel Materials and Devices

Chair(s): Emily Warren
H15
Combining Computational Screening And Experiment To Discover Defect-Tolerant Semiconductors For Thin-Film Photovoltaics
Zhenkun Yuan1,2, Muhammad R. Hasan3, Gideon Kassa1, Genevieve Amobi3, Shaham Quadir4, Smitakshi Goswami1, Andrew Pike1, Guillermo L. Esparza5, Sita Dugu4, Andriy Zakutayev4, David P. Fenning5, Obadiah G. Reid4,6, Sage Bauers4, Jifeng Liu1, Kirill Kovnir3,7, Geoffroy Hautier1,2
1Rice University, Houston, TX, United States, 2Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States, 3Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States, 4National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 5University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States, 6University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States, 7Ames National Laboratory, Ames, IA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:00
Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Photovoltaics With Carrier-Selective Contacts And Indium Tin Oxide Superstrates
Rachel W. Tham, Belle Chen, Michael K. Kelzenberg, Phillip R. Jahelka, Susana Torres-Londono, Cora M. Wyent, Harry A. Atwater
Caltech, Pasadena, CA, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H14
Alloy Engineering Of Bazrs3 Chalcogenide Perovskite
Kiruba Catherine Vincent1, Shubhanshu Agarwal1, Rohan Nalumachu1, Kim Kisslinger2, Rakesh Agrawal1
1Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States, 2Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
H4
Exceptionally Bright Near-Band-Edge Emission In An Earth-Abundant, Defect-Tolerant Semiconductor
Smitakshi Goswami1, Zhenkun Yuan1, Genevieve Amobi2, Sita Dugu3, Gideon Kassa1, Kirill Kovnir2, Geoffroy Hautier1,4, Sage Bauers3, Jifeng Liu1
1Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States, 2Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States, 3National Lab of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States, 4Rice University, Houston, TX, United States

11:45
Process Optimization Of Sputtered Zno-Based Electron-Selective Contact For Non-Epitaxial, Heterojunction Inp Solar Cells
Venkata S. A. Chaluvadi1, Toluwalase Agoro1, Luksa Kujovic2, Adam M. Law2, Kieran Curson2, John M. Walls2, Louise C. Hirst1
1University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin C
Emerging thin films and tandems

Chair(s): Lorelle Mansfield
10:45
Commercial Production Of The Group-V Doped Polycrystalline Cdte Source Material For The Next-Generation Photovoltaics
Benjamin Montag1, Amit Munshi2, Mayank Mate2, Magesh Murugesan3, Jing Shang3, John McCloy3, Matthew Reese4, Eric Colegrove4, Hongling Lott4, Robert Morrissey4, Joshua Brown4, Ed Sartor4, Andrea Mathew4, Cody Riecheck1
1Radiation Detection Technologies, Inc, Manhattan, KS, United States, 2Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, United States, 3Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States, 4National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

11:00
State-Of-The-Art Characterization By Xps, Ups And Leips Of The Interfacial Band Structure Of Zto As Etl On Kesterite-Based Solar Cells
Laura Garcia-Carreras1, Yudania Sánchez2, Umair Razi2, Jacob Andrade-Arvizu2, Alejandro Pérez-Rodríguez2,4, Yuancai Gong3, Alex Jimenez-Arguijo3, Edgardo Saucedo3, Tariq Jawhari1,4, Lorenzo Calvo-Barrio1,4
1Centres Científics i Tecnològics (CCiTUB), Universitat de Barcelona, Lluis Solé i Sabarís 1, 080, Barcelona, Spain, 2Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya (IREC), Jardins de les Dones de Negre, 1 - Pl. 2, 08930 , Sant Adrià de Besòs, Spain, 3Photovoltaic Group Electronic Engineering Department, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Av., Sant Adrià de Besòs, Spain, 4IN2UB, Departament d’Enginyeria Electrònica i Biomèdica, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Fran, Barcelona, Spain

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
11:15
Fabrication Of 4T And 2T Perovskite/Cdsete Tandem Solar Cells
Arun Basnet1, Adam B. Phillips 1, Manoj K Jamarkattel1, Amirhossein Rahimi1, Kshitiz Dolia, Tingting Zhu, Haoran Chen1, Ebin Bastola1, Prabodika N. Kaluarachchi, Kiran Lamichanne, Sanjeeb Budhathoki, Tamanna Mariam, Ujjwal Dhakal1, Divya Thakur1, Michael Woodhouse2, Jacob Cordell2, Brittany Smith2, Lorelle Mansfield2, Randy J. Ellingson1, Yanfa Yan1, Zhaoning Song1, Michael J. Heben1
1Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Toledo, OH, United States, 2National Laboratory of the Rockies, Golden, CO, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
K11
Optimizing Monolithic (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se2/Si Tandem Solar Cells Via Bandgap Engineering And Bifacial Operation
Julia Horstmann1, Tobias Gut1, Matthias Maiberg1, Mario Hanser2, Jana-Isabelle Polzin2, Martin Hermle2, Roland Scheer1
1Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany, 2Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany

11:45
Colored & Passivated Cdte Back-Contacts Realized With Al2O3 Microhole Arrays
Etee Kawna Roy, Heayoung Yoon
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin F
PV system design and soiling

Chair(s): Brian Mirletz
B14
Pvcollada: A Schema For Exchange Of Digital Pv System Design Data
Clifford W Hansen1, Stephane Degre2
1Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 2PVsyst SA, Satigny, Switzerland

10:45
Solar-Plus-Storage Case Studies In Cyprus
Andreas Livera1,2, Panayiotis Herodotou1,2, Demetris Marangis1,2, Andreas V. Olympios1,2, Constantinos Charalambous3, George Makrides1,2, George E. Georghiou1,2
1PV Technology Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2PHAETHON Centre of Excellence for Intelligent, Efficient and Sustainable Energy Solutions, 2109, Nicosia, Cyprus, 3Technical Services, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

11:00
Validation Study Of Soil Modeling Approach For Underground Ampacity Calculations In Ground Mount Photovoltaic Solar Projects
Beri Gershwind, Andrew Melvin
Ulteig, Denver, CO, United States

N8
Design, Implementation, And Outdoor Performance Of A Gan-Based Boost Mppt Converter Interfaced With A Bifacial Pv Module
Alex Musetti1, Michel Piliougine2, Payam Rajabi Kalvani3, Salvatore Antonino Lombardo2, Luca Selmi3, Pierpaolo Palestri3, Giovanna Sozzi1, Alessandro Soldati1
1Università di Parma, Dip. di Ingegneria e Architettura,, Parma, Italy, 2Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi, Catania, Italy, 3Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Dip. di Ingegneria Enzo Ferrari, Modena, Italy

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
B15
Forecasting Solar Panel Soiling Recovery Using Environmental Data During Rain Events In Africa
Grace S.W. Liu, Brendan Wright, Ali Shakiba, Abhnil Prasad, Ziv Hameiri
University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia

11:45
Impact Of Long-Term Average Soiling And Temporal Resolution On Energy Yield Analysis
Mark A. Mikofski, Umay Akkoseoglu, Javier Lopez Lorente, Usgal Zandanbal
DNV Energy USA, Oakland, CA, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin A
Resilience and Reliability in Extreme Weather

Chair(s): Laurie Burnham
10:30
Resilience Metrics Framework For Solar Photovoltaics
Bonnie Powell, James Elsworth
National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), Golden, CO, United States

11:00
Detecting And Quantifying Inverter Clipping And Its Thermal Behavior In Hot-Desert Pv Systems Based On Long-Term Field Measurements
Dhanup S. Pillai 1, Carlos D. Rodríguez-Gallegos2, Oktoviano Gandhi3, Abdelbassat Krama1, Sertac Bayhan1
1Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha, Qatar, 2RINA Tech Renewables Australia, RINA Consulting , Victoria, Australia, 3Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), National University of Singapore , Singapore, Singapore

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
K3
Sensitivity Of Models For Snow-Induced Energy Losses In Fixed-Tilt Pv Systems Due To Different Ground Snow Depth Data Sources
Shelbie Wickett, Ayush Chutani, Isobel Bowker, Ana Dyreson
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, United States

Best Student Presentation Award Finalist
J8
Field Comparison Of Snow Losses In Bifacial Fixed Tilt Versus Single Axis Tracking Pv System
Ayush Chutani, Isobel Bowker, Ana Dyreson
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, United States

10:30 - 12:00 PMCelestin H
Firm generation and other topics

Chair(s): Aron Habte
C7
Assessment Of Renewable Transition Pathways Using The Firm Power Generation Concept
Martin János Mayer1,2
1Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technolo, Budapest, Hungary, 2MTA-BME Lendület “Momentum” Renewable Energy Systems Research Group, Budapest, Hungary

10:45
On Flexibility, Storage And Curtailment In High Vre Power Grids
Marc Perez1, Richard Perez1,2, Marco Pierro3, Jan Remund4
1Clean Power Research, Bellevue, WA, United States, 2SUNY Albany, Albany, NY, United States, 3EURAC Rsearch, Bolzano, Italy, 4Meteotest, Berne, Switzerland

C3
Optimization Of Urban Onsite Energy Generation And Energy Storage Assets Enhancing Grid Stability For Dynamic Power Generation
Benjamin Damiani1, Adam Bennett2, Pat Phelps3, Erika Boeing2, Miguel Granier4
1Cherry Street Energy, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2Accelerate Wind, Birmingham, AL, United States, 3WhyGrene, Seattle, WA, United States, 4Cox Cleantech Accelerator, Atlanta, GA, United States

11:15
Dc Loss Prediction For Pv Systems From Measured Energy Time Series And Numerical Weather Predictions
Thomas Haley, Emily Tansey, Kyle Seymour
Clean Power Research, Bellevue, WA, United States

11:45
Impact Of Multi-Instrument Quality Control On Reliability Of Solar Measurements
Oliver Osvald, Peter Mihalik, Rastislav Hrncirik, Marketa Hulik Jansova, Tomas Cebecauer, Katarina Blstak Catlosova, Assa Camara, Martin Jakubik
Solargis s.r.o., Bratislava, Slovakia

12:00 - 1:00 PMCelestin E
Conference Closing Ceremony

Chair(s): Karin Hinzer