Each year, beginning in 1998, workshops dedicated to a special topic are included to the programme of the MIDEM Conferences. During the workshop, invited speakers present papers on the chosen topics from different aspects within their special field, thus offering the audience valuable information. Time for thorough discussions is provided between invited presentations. Attendance at the workshop is included in the Conference registration fee.

For the year 2009, we are pleased to announce a

The workshop is devoted to recent advances in photovoltaic devices and technologies. Distinguished invited speakers will highlight latest achievements and trends in challenging world of different photovoltaic technologies. Researchers active in the fields of photovoltaics are welcome to present their latest achievements.

• Fundamental Studies, New Materials, Cells and Modules,
• Wafer-Based Silicon Solar Cells and Materials Technology,
• Thin Films Solar Cells: thin-film Silicon, CdTe, CIGS,
• Organic-based PV,
• Concentrator-based PV,
• PV Modules, Balance of System Components, Engineering and System Integration,
• Grid-connected and Off-grid PV Systems.

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