Since the first international CPV-related conference took place in 2002, the conference series has grown in scope and in reach. These conferences have become one of the most renowned platforms in the field of CPV - a platform that has been used successfully for sharing experiences and knowledge among experts.
- CPV-7: 7th International Conference on Concentrating PV Systems
April 4-6, 2011
Las Vegas, USA
Conference Program
Program Overview
The conference topics of CPV-7 ranged from exploratory research through applied science, engineering, technology development, and application. With some 500 attendees from 26 countries, CPV-7 had an incredible 25% increase in participation!
- CPV-6: 6th International Conference on Concentrating PV Systems
April 6-9, 2010
Freiburg, Germany
Program Agenda
In 2010, the conference was devoted to the science, engineering, performance and economics of CPV systems, accompanied by an exhibition of the leading companies and suppliers in the field.
- International Conference on Solar Concentrators for the Generation of Electricity
November 16-19, 2008
Palm Desert, California, USA
Program Agenda
The 2008 conference focused on the perspectives of CPV technologies in our energy future. The potential of the technology, markets and projects was addressed.
- The International Solar Concentrator Conference for the Generation of Electricity or Hydrogen (ISCS-4)
March 12-16, 2007
El Escorial, Spain
Program Agenda
This fourth CPV-related conference addressed the latest advances in CPV technology, marketing and cost models, automation and manufacturing in CPV, and innovative pathways.
- The International Solar Concentrator Conference (SC3) for the Generation of Electricity or Hydrogen, Arizona (USA)
May 1-5, 2005
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Program Agenda
In 2005, the conference topics were mostly related to policy and marketing possibilities for solar concentrator technologies. In addition, different prototypes and optics for low to high CPV technologies were discussed.
- The International Solar Concentrator Conference (SC2) for the Generation of Electricity or Hydrogen
November 10 - 14, 2003
Alice Springs, Australia
Program Agenda
The focus of this conference was solar concentrator systems. The presenters addressed market potentials and experiences in the development of concentrator solar cells.
- International Conference on Solar Electric Concentrators
May 20-22, 2002
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Program Agenda
This first CPV-related conference was held in 2002 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, with the objective to provide a platform that allows an exchange of information and experience. The topics ranged from the future perspectives of CPV systems to research programs and situation analyses of end users
