Thank you for your contribution and passion for PV-in-Motion technologies.
We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming conference online! To accommodate the time zone difference between Japan and Central Europe (CET), we will provide a recorded file of the conference. The time difference during the conference period, including side events (March 10 to March 14), is 8 hours. For example, 10:00 JST corresponds to 02:00 CET.
Online registration closes at 24:00 JST (16:00 CET) on March 14, so be sure to register in time to receive your online tickets. Online participation includes access to the following sessions (see the updated conference program for details):
We also offer several benefits for onsite participants. Each opportunity has its own registration deadline, so please read the “Important dates” carefully.
Please note our policy: “No presentation, no publication.” If you do not register onsite or online with payment or do not attend the presentation time (QA session), your recommendation to the journal (SOLMAT) will be discarded. We offer video presentations by MP4 format for those unable to travel to Miyazaki. However, attendance during the QA period is mandatory, so you may need to register online.
For detailed conditions, please contact me at [araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp].
We invite you to take the next step in your journey by registering through the link below. Please note that the early-bird discount period has now closed.
https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/pvinmotion2025/
Here are the registration fees to consider:
| Regular: | 100,000 JPY | (available until March 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Student: | 50,000 JPY | (available until March 14) |
| Conference Dinner: | 10,000 JPY | (available until March 12) |
| Online Participation: | 40,000 JPY | (available until March 10, 24:00 JST / 16:00 CET) |
Please note: 1 Euro = 156.33 JPY as of March 4, 2025.
By joining us online, you’ll enjoy full access to an array of dynamic technical sessions, including:
We encourage you to engage in the vibrant exchanges that our online platform allows. Keep in mind that the online connections for the Task-17 and PT600 open-door meetings will be facilitated by their respective organizers, not by the PVinMotion conference itself. Given the potential for numerous participants, entry into these open-door meetings from the waiting room will be at the discretion of the meeting chairs, and registration does not guarantee access.
During the Poster Preview session on Wednesday evening JST and Thursday morning CET, you are warmly welcomed to ask questions and interact with presenters! However, please remember that online participation does not extend to onsite poster sessions on Thursday morning JST (midnight CET) or technical visits.
Be mindful that online registration will close promptly at 24:00 JST (16:00 CET) on March 10. Ensure you register on time to secure your online tickets and become part of this enriching experience!
Important Dates and Essential Information:
Early-Bird Discount: Closed
Free Poster Preview Service: Closed
Free Shuttle Service Registration: Extended until March 7, 2025 (24:00 JST / 16:00 CET) – Don’t miss out!
File Transfer for Presentations (if USB is unavailable): Available until March 9, 2025 (24:00 JST / 16:00 CET)
Conference and Joint Meetings: Set your calendars for March 10–14, 2025!
Online Registration: Secure your spot by March 10, 2025 (24:00 JST / 16:00 CET)
Conference Dinner Registration: Join us for an unforgettable evening by registering by March 12, 2025 (18:00 JST / 10:00 CET)
Technical Visit Experience Selection: Choose your adventure by March 12, 2025 (18:00 JST / 10:00 CET)
Presentation File Upload via USB: Please refer to the program for specific file upload times.
SOLMAT Manuscript Submission: Make your contributions by April 14, 2025 (24:00 JST / 17:00 CET)
Proceedings Submission: Ensure your insights are shared by April 14, 2025 (24:00 JST / 17:00 CET)
At PVinMotion, the poster presentation is a cornerstone of any scientific conference. We offer two key benefits for poster presenters, recognizing the importance of your contribution to the academic community.
Please read the attached poster instructions carefully. The posters in PVinMoton are highly respected but contain a tricky procedure. Do not hesitate to ask me (Kenji Araki; araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp) if you have any concerns.
The oral and extended oral presentation link is available for download at the following link: Instructions for the oral presentation.
The poster presentation link is available for download at the following link: Instructions for the poster presentation.
Oral presentations and poster preview presentations will be recorded and distributed to online attendees. Please refrain from including any sensitive technical or business information in your presentation. You will be required to consent to the distribution of the recorded file to online attendees.
We are excited to offer an exclusive Advanced Measurement Experience as part of our technical visit program.
This unique opportunity is available at no cost, but requires prior registration before the conference week.
Immerse yourself in hands-on measurements and simulations tailored to your field of interest. Please note, this experience is exclusively for onsite participants. We highly encourage you to join us in person to fully benefit from this exceptional opportunity.
Our technical visits include two fascinating locations:
Additionally, at the conference venue, you can experience a real-time VIPV simulation using the Google Street View interface. Drive a virtual car through your hometown, observe fluctuations in solar irradiance on the car body, and visualize the impact of partial shading and mismatching loss on PV power output by a curved surface.
Engage with one of the developers of this VIPV virtual drive system, Dr. Hayakawa, and get your scientific and technical questions answered.
Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills. Register now and join us onsite for an unforgettable experience!
We offer two options for distributing your work:
We also encourage the sharing of private preprints of your presentation.
Poster preview presentations will be recorded and distributed to online attendees.Please refrain from including any sensitive technical or business information in your presentation. You will be required to consent to the distribution of the recorded file to online attendees.
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our open-door meetings as part of the exciting side events at this year’s conference. Your participation is vital in amplifying your voice within the international landscape of PVinMotion technologies.
The meeting links for each session will be shared after online registration closes on March 10, 2025, at 24:00 JST (16:00 CET). Some early registrants may enjoy the privilege of receiving their meeting links and passcodes ahead of time.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp.
IEA PVPS Task-17 Open-Door Meeting
Date: March 11 (Tuesday)
Time: 09:00 – 12:30 JST (01:00 – 04:30 CET)
PT600 Open-Door Meeting – Plenary Session
Date: March 10 (Monday)
Time: 09:00 – 12:30 JST (01:00 – 08:30 CET)
PT600 Open-Door Meeting (General)
Date: March 11 (Tuesday)
Time: 17:00 – 18:00 JST (09:00 – 10:00 CET)
### Important Notes for PT600 and Task-17 Open-Door Meetings
As interest in Solar-Powered Vehicles (SPV) and Vehicle-Integrated PV (VIPV) continues to surge, the demand for standardization and homologation of these groundbreaking technologies is becoming increasingly critical. These meetings are an exceptional opportunity to gather insights from a diverse array of stakeholders, fostering a robust dialogue on the future of our industry.
Held as side events of the prestigious PVinMotion international conference—the first of its kind outside Europe—these open-door meetings are complimentary and accessible to all stakeholders in the realms of PV and road vehicle technologies. While we welcome everyone, please note that specific entry rules may vary by the organizers of PT600 and Task-17.
To ensure a seamless experience, we kindly ask that you identify yourself upon joining the meeting. For instance: Kenji Arak, IEC Expert; Yasuyuki Ota, Testing Lab; Kensuke Nishioka, Professor; Kaiki Matsubayashi, Transportation Industry; Nao Mukai, Automotive Industry; Ikumi Eto, PV Industry; Kentaro Fukuoka, Government.
We warmly invite you to attend onsite if you prefer the dynamism of a physical meeting room or wish to seize more opportunities to share your insights. Remember, these are side events of the PVinMotion conference, and every participant is welcome to join the open-door meeting in person. We look forward to seeing you there and to your valuable contributions!
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!
Scientific conference dedicated to vehicle-integrated Photovoltaics and other PV devices in motion.
Miyazaki, Japan—in the southern island and the place of Uni Miyazaki (VIPV researches)
March 10 (Mon) —14 (Fri), 2025, a season of the blossoms of wild cherry and camellia.
March 10-11: IEA PVPS Task-17 and IEC TC82 PT600 official meetings, including open-door meetings.
March 12—14: PVinMotion conference (incl. Technical visit in VIPV technologies)
March 11 -14: Exhibitions
March 14: IEC TC82 WG7 meeting
Download link for the program: PVinMotion Program
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
The conference program is available for download at the following link: PVinMotion Program
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.
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/
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
Currently, the following side events are listed. More scientific and technological events will be added.
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
System optimization
Cost analysis of system and components
Bidirectional BEVs & System Energy Management
Integration into the smart grid
Power conversion components and technology
Power management for dynamic conditions
Effect on car battery aging
Regulation
Lightweight EVs (LEV)
Application cases and implementation into personal and cargo mobility
Manufacturing concepts and technology
Servicing and repair
PV. integration in LEV
Environmental & Social Impact
Financing and policy framework
CO2 reduction and life cycle analysis (incl. social aspects)
Future potential and business cases
HDVs
Drones and HAPS
Cargo bikes and other light vehicles
Ships
Wearable applications
Emerging material and device configuration
Advanced tandem technologies
Advanced solar cells
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.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort MIYAZAKI https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/miyazaki/kmihi/hoteldetail
Miyazaki Prefecture Tourism Association https://visitmiyazaki.com/
Since PVinMotion does not have corporate status, we cannot issue the invitation letter necessary to apply for a visa to Japan.
Lenneke Sloof-Hoek
Martin Heinrich
Antonin Faes
Kenji Araki (Chairperson of the conference)
Kensuke Nishioka
Yasuyuki Ota
Ignacio Antón is Full Professor at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and Head of the Instruments and Systems Integration research group at the Institute of Solar Energy, focused on high efficiency PV. technologies, particularly in the fields of applications, characterization and system design and integration. One of the current research lines aims at the modeling of the solar resource and energy production in VIPV, as well as on the development of characterization procedures and equipment for PV. curved surfaces. He is member of the IEC TC82 WG7 and participates in the project on the international standardization of the vehicle integrated Photovoltaics.
Kenji Araki is a Distinguished Professor at University of Miyazaki (Japan), IEC TC82 WG7 convenor, IEA PVPS Task-17 (PV. in mobility) expert, presiding the car-roof PV international web meeting, and currently working for modeling and measuring 3D solar irradiance onto the car body as well as standardization on the measurement of the VIPV.
Christophe Ballif is director of the PV-Lab from EPFL and of the CSEM Sustainable Energy Center both located in Neuchâtel.
He (co-) authored over 600 journal and technical papers, as well as several patents. He is an elected member of the SATW, member of the scientific council of the Swiss AEE, and member of the board of the EPFL Energy center. In 2016, he recieved the Becquerel prize for his contributions to the field of high efficiency photovoltaics.
Yosoon Choi is a professor in the Department of Energy Resources Engineering at Pukyong National University, South Korea, where he has led the Geo-ICT Research Center, comprising the Energy ICT Lab and Smart Mining Lab, since 2011. His research focuses on integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with renewable energy systems, especially in solar power technology development and optimization. Prof. Choi has contributed to Vehicle Integrated PV. technology, enhancing solar power integration with electric vehicles using ICT. He also explores renewable energy solutions for operational and abandoned mines to improve energy independence and reduce environmental impact. Prof. Choi has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers, seven books, and edited eight special issues in scientific journals, covering smart mining, AI, IoT, robotics, big data, mobile and wearable technology, and renewable energy systems.
Kaining Ding studied material science at the RWTH-Aachen University in Germany. He is with the Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany since 2010 and currently leading the silicon heterojunction solar cells and modules department at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Research experience and interest include silicon heterojunction solar cells, modules, applications (e.g. vehicle integrated PV.) and systems (e.g. PV integration into road traffic).
Nicholas Ekins-Daukes (Ned) is Associate Professor at the School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy engineering at UNSW Sydney, Australia. Ned's research aims to fundamentally increase the efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells towards the ultimate efficiency limit for solar power conversion of 93%. The technologies that he develops have application for example on spacecraft, terrestrial solar concentrator systems and electric vehicles. From 2008-17, Ned worked in the Physics department at Imperial College London and prior to that at the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. From 2003-05 he was a JSPS research fellow at the Toyota Technological Institute, Japan. Ned holds a PhD and MSc from Imperial College and MSci in Physics & Electronics from the University of St Andrews.
Moez Jomâa is the founder and CEO of Infinite Mobility, a Norwegian company that develops solar-powered lightweight vehicles. Before establishing his own venture, Dr. Jomâa was for 15 years a Senior Scientist at SINTEF, Scandinavia's largest research organisation. With a profound expertise in solar and electric mobility, he has successfully managed numerous R&D projects both nationally and internationally. Dr. Jomâa is also an alumnus of Sorbonne University, where he earned his PhD.
Keiichi Komoto is working as a senior consultant at the Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. He has been in the field of PV. technology, especially from viewpoints of environmental and socio-economic aspects. He is in charge of organizing the IEA PVPS Task17: PV. and Transport, which is aiming to discuss how to integrate PV. into transport sector. As well, he is contributing to the IEA PVPS Task12: PV. Sustainability, as a Japanese representative.
Ivan Gordon is Head of the Photovoltaic Technology and Energy Systems group of IMEC in Belgium and full professor in Photovoltaics at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the international scientific journal Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. Since January 2016, he has been the coordinator of the joint program on Photovoltaics of the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) and a steering committee member of the European Technology and Innovation Platform Photovoltaics (ETIP-PV). Research experience and interests include silicon cell and module technology, perovskite and tandem technology, applications (e.g. vehicle integrated PV, floating PV, etc.) and digitalization of PV.
Bonna Newman (Lightyear, the Netherlands)
Robby Peibst received the Diploma in Technical Physics from the T.U. Ilmenau, Germany in 2005, and the PhD degree in the field of microelectronics from the Leibniz University Hannover, Germany in 2010. In 2010, he joined the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin, Germany, where he has been leading the group "Emerging Solar Cell Technologies" since 2013. Since 2016, he has been a Professor with the Leibniz University Hannover. His recent research focus has shifted towards special applications of Photovoltaics, in particular VIPV. In this context, he is coordinating the national funded project "Street", in which an electrically-driven light commercial vehicle with VIPV for range extension was developed.
PhD-Eng. Eduardo Román received the PhD in Photovoltaics in 2007. At present, he is leading the PV. group within the Solar Area, Energy and Environment Division in TECNALIA (Spain). His focus is mainly on Renewable Energy Sources with emphasis on Photovoltaics (especially BOS components, PV. modules and electronics, BIPV and CPV technologies). Among many other roles, he has been on the Management Board of the Spanish Photovoltaic Industry Association as well as on the Direction Committee of UNEF since 2013. In 2018 he was also appointed as member of the Steering Committee of the European PV. Technology and Innovation Platform.
Joe Simon is a senior researcher and the program area lead for solar manufacturing and competitiveness at the National Renewable Energy Lab of the U.S. Department of Energy where he coordinates a portfolio of industry-integrated projects that seek to increase the speed and scale of solar adoption across multiple sectors, including emerging work with vehicle integrated photovoltaics. Additionally, he has had development or leadership roles with several national and international collegiate competitions including the Solar Decathlon, the Solar District Cup, and the EnergyTech University Prize that prioritize and encourage innovation. He is a licensed Architect with an Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Architecture, and Bachelors of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Zhengrong Shi (Sunman Energy, China)
Loïc Tous is leading various projects related to automotive applications at AGC Europe R&D center located in Gosselies, Belgium since September 2022. He graduated as a materials science engineer at INSA Lyon (France) in 2009 and completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the K.U. Leuven (Belgium) 2014. From 2014 to September 2022, he worked as a senior researcher and later on as a team leader of the PV. module activities at imec, Belgium. Since 2014, he has been leading various projects dealing with VIPV and he is enthusiastic about the many possible applications and products that are possible with VIPV!
Dr. Pierre J. Verlinden is a PV. technology expert and has been working in the field of Photovoltaics for more than 40 years. He is currently Managing Director of AMROCK, a PV technology consulting company, Adjunct Professor at Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, and at UNSW in Sydney. He is also a non-executive director at Oxford PV (U.K.) and BTimaging (Australia). Dr. Verlinden has received the 2016 IEEE William Cherry Award and the 2019 Becquerel Prize for his work at the forefront of PV. technology and is also recipient of the 2017 Chinese Government Friendship Award. Previous roles include Chief Scientist at Trina Solar (China); Principal Scientist at Solar Systems (Australia); Solar Technology and Operation Manager at Origin Energy Solar (Australia); Director of R&D at SunPower (USA); Assistant Professor at UC Louvain (Belgium).
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