About

The PV Academy is a global platform dedicated to advancing knowledge in photovoltaics (PV).

It brings together researchers, professionals, and students to explore the latest developments in solar PV through high-quality educational content and meaningful networking opportunities.

Our Vision:

To foster knowledge transfer that drives innovation in PV science and technology.

Our Mission:

To provide high-quality, accessible PV education to researchers, students, and industry professionals around the world.

Collaboration

The PV Academy takes place within the framework of the EU PVSEC, the world’s leading conference for photovoltaic research and industry. This integration ensures that the Academy’s content reflects the latest scientific and technological developments in the PV sector.

Each year, the PV Academy also partners with local universities and research institutions in the host country to incorporate regional expertise and perspectives. These collaborations enrich the programme with diverse insights and foster knowledge exchange between international participants and local PV communities. In previous editions, the PV Academy has successfully collaborated with renowned institutions such as Vienna University of Technology, the University of Lisbon, and the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci in Milan.

This year, we are working closely with the Technical University of Madrid and the University of the Basque Country, to bring forward their specialised knowledge and research excellence in solar energy.

What to expect

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The PV Academy features multiple sessions covering a wide range of topics in photovoltaics, presented by renowned experts from the photovoltaic research and industry community.
On-site lectures take place within the framework of the EU PVSEC and are also made accessible online.
In addition, the PV Academy offers an online library with recordings on diverse topics across PV science, technology, and market trends. Explore our programme for details on upcoming and past sessions.

Chairs & Programme Organisers

Dr Frank Dimroth

Fraunhofer ISE, Germany
Chair

Dr Stephanie Tomasulo

NRL, USA
Co-Chair

Prof. Takashi Minemoto

Ritsumeikan Univ., Japan
Co-Chair

Organiser

The PV Academy is organised by WIP Renewable Energies, a consultancy and event organiser with over 50 years of experience in the field of green technologies. WIP Renewable Energies has played a key role in driving innovation in the renewable energy sector by launching pioneering projects and developing impactful knowledge-sharing formats.

Our aim is to accelerate the sustainable energy transition and serve as an interface between research, market, and industry. Through initiatives like the PV Academy, we put knowledge transfer at the heart of our work—bringing together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to exchange insights and explore the future of solar energy.

With an extensive global network, WIP Renewable Energies collaborates with universities, research institutes, industry associations, and public institutions worldwide.

Locations

The on-site events are held in partnership with local institutions at outstanding venues across Europe. Each year, the location changes, always taking place in the same host city as the EU PVSEC, ensuring strong synergies with the conference and local PV research community.

Milano, Italy

Sunday, 25th September 2022, Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milano, Italy

On the occasion of the WCPEC-8, 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

Lisbon, Portugal

Sunday, 17th September 2023, Lisbon, Portugal

On the occasion of the EU PVSEC 2023, 40th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Vienna, Austria

Sunday, 22nd September 2024, Vienna, Austria

On the occasion of the EU PVSEC 2024, 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Impressions of Past Events

Take a look back at previous PV Academy editions and discover how our educational sessions have grown in scope and impact, highlighting key moments in the advancement of photovoltaic science and technology.

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2023

2022