A Multidisciplinary Speaker Lineup
PVSEC-31 brought together leading voices in photovoltaic science and engineering, spanning academic research, industry development, and applied deployment. Speakers contributed across plenary sessions, technical tracks, and the dedicated 100% Renewable Energy Session held in December 2021.
The programme featured experts whose work covers solar cell architectures, materials characterisation, module reliability, system integration, and the pathways toward 100% renewable energy.
Featured Speakers
Speakers presented across the Opening Plenary, technical tracks, and the 100% Renewable Energy Session. Affiliations and topics reflected the breadth of the photovoltaic research community.
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Plenary Speaker
Academic Research Institution
Advances in high-performance photovoltaic devices
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Industry Speaker
PV Manufacturing and Deployment Sector
Scaling perovskite and silicon technologies
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Technical Speaker
Engineering and Reliability Group
Module reliability and field performance
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100% Renewable Energy Speaker
Renewable Energy Policy and Research
Pathways to 100% renewable energy systems
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Materials Speaker
University Materials Laboratory
Characterisation of next-generation absorbers
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Systems Speaker
PV System Integration Research
Grid integration and storage for high-penetration PV
Engage With Industry Leaders
Delegates were able to engage with presenting experts through:
- Live question and answer following plenary and technical talks.
- Poster sessions with one-to-one discussion opportunities.
- Networking sessions connecting researchers, engineers, and industry representatives.
The speaker programme at PVSEC-31 reflected the full breadth of the photovoltaic landscape, drawing together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders from across the globe. Presentations spanned the entire value chain, from fundamental advances in solar cell architectures and materials characterisation through to module reliability testing, system integration strategies, and large-scale deployment. A dedicated 100% Renewable Energy Session highlighted real-world pathways and policy frameworks accelerating the transition to clean energy grids. Attendees gained insight into the latest scientific breakthroughs alongside practical lessons from utility-scale projects, all delivered by experts committed to advancing solar technology. This multidisciplinary dialogue, set against the backdrop of Sydney’s December summer, fostered the cross-sector collaboration needed to address both current challenges and the shared goal of a fully renewable-powered future.
Explore the Full Programme
Speaker topics were organised across dedicated tracks and special sessions. The 100% Renewable Energy Session was scheduled for Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 12:00pm AEDT, and the Welcome session for Monday 13 December 2021 at 11:00am AEDT.