Program Highlights
PVSEC-31 brought together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals for a full program of plenary talks, parallel technical tracks, and focused sessions on the future of photovoltaic science.
- Opening Plenary Welcome session held Monday 13 December 2021 at 11:00am AEDT, with free access available.
- 100% Renewable Energy Session Tuesday 14 December 2021, 12:00pm AEDT. Free access pass offered.
- Technical Tracks Parallel sessions covering the breadth of photovoltaic science and engineering research.
The program at PVSEC-31 was designed to bridge the gap between foundational photovoltaic research and real-world solar energy deployment. Across multiple days, attendees had the opportunity to explore plenary sessions that set the stage for critical discussions on efficiency improvements, novel materials, and manufacturing innovations. The conference recognised that the global energy transition depends on continuous advances in solar cell science, and the schedule reflected this commitment by featuring talks from leading researchers across the full spectrum of photovoltaic disciplines. Each day offered a carefully curated balance of invited presentations and contributed talks, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas among the international community.
Parallel technical tracks formed the backbone of the conference program, allowing participants to tailor their experience to their specific areas of interest. These concurrent sessions covered topics ranging from silicon cell technologies and thin-film devices to emerging perovskite and tandem architectures. The organisers structured the tracks to encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue, recognising that breakthroughs often occur at the intersections of traditional research boundaries. Poster sessions complemented the oral presentations, giving early-career researchers and established scientists alike a platform to share detailed findings in a more informal, conversational setting that fostered deeper technical discussions and networking opportunities.
A dedicated session focused on the goal of one hundred percent renewable energy highlighted the conference's forward-looking vision. This special program segment examined how photovoltaic technology can integrate with other renewable sources, energy storage systems, and smart grid infrastructure to power entire communities sustainably. Panellists and speakers explored policy frameworks, economic models, and technical pathways that could accelerate the global shift away from fossil fuels. The session underscored the conference's role not merely as a scientific gathering but as a convening point for those actively shaping the future of clean energy systems worldwide.
The opening plenary and welcome session set a collaborative tone for the entire conference, bringing together attendees from diverse backgrounds and regions. Throughout the program, networking opportunities were woven into the schedule, from structured Q-and-A segments following presentations to informal breaks designed for meaningful interaction. The conference also featured sessions dedicated to the latest research on photovoltaic reliability, sustainability, and lifecycle analysis, ensuring that discussions extended beyond laboratory performance to real-world durability and environmental impact. This comprehensive approach reflected the photovoltaic community's understanding that scientific excellence must be paired with practical deployment strategies to achieve meaningful climate goals.
Featured Sessions
| Session | Date | Time (AEDT) | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome / Opening Plenary | Monday 13 December 2021 | 11:00am | Free access pass |
| 100% Renewable Energy Session | Tuesday 14 December 2021 | 12:00pm | Free access pass |
Related Resources
- Abstract Submission — guidelines and deadlines for presenting authors.
- Speakers — confirmed presenters and their topics.
- 100% Renewable Energy Session — dedicated page for this focused session.