Abstract submission is extended to October 31.

Attention PVinMotion Friends, The abstract submission deadline is now extended to October 31, 2024. The format of the abstract is unchanged. Submit your abstract directly to the conference chair, Kenji Araki (araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp)

Greetings

Attention PVinMotion Friends,
PVinMotion, a scientific conference dedicated to Photovoltaics in mobility, will take place in the Asia-Pacific region from March 12 to 14, 2025, in Miyazaki, Japan. The event will feature an open-door meeting for IEA PVPS Task-17 (international research collaboration) and IEC TC82 PT600 (international standardization of vehicle-integrated Photovoltaics) on March 11. Join us in discussing exciting technologies in the beautiful surroundings of southern Japan and enjoy excellent food.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Overview

PVinMotion

Scientific conference dedicated to vehicle-integrated Photovoltaics and other PV devices in motion.

Place

Miyazaki, Japan—in the southern island and the place of Uni Miyazaki (VIPV researches)

Dates

March 10 (Mon) —14 (Fri), 2025, a season of the blossoms of wild cherry and camellia.
March 10:IEA PVPS Task-17 and IEC TC82 PT600 official meetings.
March 11:Task-17 (Research collaboration) and PT600 (Standardization) joint meeting (open-door)
March 12—14:PVinMotion conference(incl. Technical visit in VIPV technologies)
March 11 -14:Exhibitions
Conference attendants can observe the open-door meetings for Task-17 and PT600 as well.
See program details on the page below.

Venue

ANA Holiday Inn Resort MIYAZAKI (https://www.anahirmiyazaki.com/)
Free shuttle service from Miyazaki Airport to the venue (prior registration is required)
Accommodations: Besides the venue hotel, plenty of rooms can be found within walking distance

What is PVinMotion?

PVinMotion is the world's first scientific conference dedicated to photovoltaic technologies for mobility, including vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV). The conference brings together renowned experts from both the PV and the automotive world to showcase innovative work and accelerate the progress toward solar-powered transportation:

Research and industry in this field are at the start of an exciting ride, with unprecedented momentum for technical advances and market growth. Explore the cutting-edge technologies, concepts, and examples for integrating PV into different mobilities.
PVinMotion Conference is the first-of-its-kind platform for scientists and researchers in PV and materials, vehicle manufacturers, module producers, electronics and materials suppliers, consultants, advisers, and designers to meet, network, and exchange ideas.

What is IEA PVPS Task-17?

The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) is one of the collaborative R&D Agreements established within the IEA(International Energy Agency). Since its establishment in 1993, the PVPS participants have been conducting various joint projects in applying photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electricity.
Task 17 focuses on the possible contributions of photovoltaic technologies to transport and the expected market potential of photovoltaic applications in transport.
Join an open-door meeting on March 11 as an observer. Conference attendants can participate free of charge.
https://iea-pvps.org/research-tasks/pv-for-transport/

What is IEC TC82 PT600?

The IEC is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together more than 170 countries and coordinates the work of 20000 experts globally. TC82 PT600 covers international standardization on VIPVs, including testing non-planar photovoltaic devices.
Join an open-door meeting on March 11 as an observer. Conference attendants can participate free of charge.
https://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:1276,25

Scientific and technological side events

Currently, the following side events are listed. More scientific and technological events will be added.

Important dates

Start of the abstract entry: by October 01, 2024
Start of the local trip consulting: by October 01, 2024
Abstracts submission: by October 31, 2024
Start of registration: by December 01, 2024
Abstract review notification: by December 15, 2024
Early-bird discount: by January 31, 2025
Conference and joint meetings: March 10—14, 2025

Conference topics

PV. Cell & Module Technology for VIPV

Lightweight solutions and best-practices of VIPV technologies
Module area coverage, interconnection, shade resilience
Integration of solar cells in the vehicle surface: encapsulation, curvature, flexibility
Equipment, processing (e.g., lamination technology), and automotive manufacturing
Safety and reliability, including standards and certification
Performance & Costs

Yield prediction, performance modeling, and real-world validation

System optimization
Cost analysis of system and components
Bidirectional BEVs & System Energy Management

Power integration concepts in the vehicle: balance of systems, battery integration

Integration into the smart grid
Power conversion components and technology
Power management for dynamic conditions
Effect on car battery aging
Regulation
Lightweight EVs (LEV)

Vehicle concepts for urban mobility

Application cases and implementation into personal and cargo mobility
Manufacturing concepts and technology
Servicing and repair
PV. integration in LEV
Environmental & Social Impact

Consumer perception, user behavior, and interaction

Financing and policy framework
CO2 reduction and life cycle analysis (incl. social aspects)
Future potential and business cases

PV applications in mobility

HDVs
Drones and HAPS
Cargo bikes and other light vehicles
Ships
Wearable applications

High-efficiency PVs potentially used for PV. in Motion (Special session)

Emerging material and device configuration
Advanced tandem technologies
Advanced solar cells

Abstract submission

One text-based abstract with less than three explanatory graphical pages, including the following information. The scientific content must be original and new.

Title
Authors list
Contact information
Author's affiliation and countries
Program topic
Preference in mode of the presentation (oral or poster)

Submit your abstract directly to the conference chair, Kenji Araki (araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp) The deadline for abstract submission is scheduled for October 15, 2024.

Registration

The registration page and its URL link will be prepared before October 1.

Regular—Early-bird: 80,000 JPY
Regular: 100,000 JPY
Student—Early-bird: 40,000 JPY
Student: 50,000 JPY
Conference dinner: 10,000 JPY

Note: 1 Euro = 158.24 JPY as of September 30, 2024.

Publication

Best abstracts to be selected in Special Issue with SOLMAT (Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Elsevir, 12.6 of CiteScore, 6.3 of Impact Factor, https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/solar-energy-materials-and- solar-cells)

Invitation letters

Since PVinMotion does not have corporate status, we cannot issue the invitation letter necessary to apply for a visa to Japan.

Management Board

TNO Energy and Materials transition

Lenneke Sloof-Hoek

Fraunhofer ISE

Martin Heinrich

CSEM

Antonin Faes

University of Miyazaki

Kenji Araki (Chairperson of the conference)
Kensuke Nishioka
Yasuyuki Ota

Scientific Committee

Newsletter

Please, contact us at araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp for any information regarding the conference.

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