Since the first international CPV-related conference took place in 2002, the 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.
15th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
March 25 - 27, 2019, Fes, Morocco
cpv-15.cpv-conference.org
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For the first time in its history, the CPV-15 conference has been held on the African continent in Fes, Morocco. Thanks to all who contributed as authors, speakers, participants, reviewers and sponsors of the event.
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14th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 16-18, 2018, Puertollano, Spain
cpv-14.cpv-conference.org
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Being back in Spain, ISFOC hosted the CPV conference for the second time. Our international attendees from 22 different countries, all authors and speakers with their high quality contributions and two invited keynote speakers made the conference a success.
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13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
May 01-03, 2017, Ottawa, Canada
cpv-13.cpv-conference.org
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CPV-13 was held successfully at the University of Ottawa with experts from 20 countries around the world meeting in Canada. Various poster and oral presentations provided an overview of the state-of-the-art in CPV, new projects and innovations in the sector.
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12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 25-27, 2016, Freiburg, Germany
cpv-12.cpv-conference.org
Conference Proceedings
CPV-12 took place from April 25-27, 2016 in Freiburg, Germany and focused on high- and low-concentration PV components, modules, and tracker-based PV systems. We were happy to welcome academics, technologists, students, and financiers from 26 countries around the world.
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11th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 13-15, 2015, Aix-les-Bains, France
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CPV-11 took place from April 13-15, 2015 in Aix-les-Bains, France. 235 participants from 22 countries around the world, 57 oral presentations and 90 poster presentations as well as the 3 invited speakers made the conference a success.
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10th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 7-9, 2014, Albuquerque, USA
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CPV-10 took place from April 7-9, 2014 in Albuquerque, USA. Some 270 participants attended the conference. Especially in times of challenging economics for the branch of Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, the networking between industry and research facilities was very much appreciated.
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9th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 15-17, 2013, Miyazaki, Japan
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CPV-9 took place from April 15-17, 2013 in Miyazaki, Japan, attended by participants from 28 countries. The highly interesting scientific program was rounded by several cultural presentations, giving insight into the fascinating Japanese culture.
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8th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 16-18, 2012,Toledo, Spain
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With participants from 31 countries the 2012 conference was more international than ever, while the number of uploaded abstracts increased by 25%! The 55 oral presentations and 120 posters helped to make the CVP-8 programme the biggest and most comprehensive we have yet seen.
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7th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
April 4-6, 2011, Las Vegas, USA
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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!
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6th International Conference on Concentrating PV Systems
April 6-9, 2010, Freiburg, Germany
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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.
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International Conference on Solar Concentrators for the Generation of Electricity
November 16-19, 2008, Palm Desert, California, USA
The 2008 conference focused on the perspectives of CPV technologies in our energy future. The potential of the technology, markets and projects was addressed.
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The International Solar Concentrator Conference for the Generation of Electricity or Hydrogen (ISCS-4)
March 12-16, 2007, El Escorial, Spain
This fourth CPV-related conference addressed the latest advances in CPV technology, marketing and cost models, automation and manufacturing in CPV, and innovative pathways.
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The International Solar Concentrator Conference (SC3) for the Generation of Electricity or Hydrogen
May 1-5, 2005
, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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.
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The International Solar Concentrator Conference (SC2) for the Generation of Electricity or Hydrogen
November 10-14, 2003
, Alice Springs, Australia
The focus of this conference was solar concentrator systems. The presenters addressed market potentials and experiences in the development of concentrator solar cells.
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International Conference on Solar Electric Concentrators
May 20-22, 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
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