Attention PVinMotion Friends,
PVinMotion, the world's first 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!
The world's first scientific conference dedicated to vehicle-integrated Photovoltaics.
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.
IEA PVPS Task-17 and IEC TC82 PT600 official meetings: March 10
Task-17 (Research collaboration) and PT600 (Standardization) joint meeting (open-door): March 11
PVinMotion conference: March 12—14 (incl. Technical visit in VIPV technologies)
Exhibitions: March 11 -14
Conference attendants can observe the open-door meetings for Task-17 and PT600 as well.
See program details on the page below.
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
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. 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.
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.
Currently, the following side events are listed. More scientific and technological events will be added.
| Start of the abstract entry: | by October 01, 2024 |
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| Start of the local trip consulting: | by October 01, 2024 |
| Abstracts submission: | by October 15, 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 |
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.
Title
Authors list
Contact information
Author's affiliation and countries
Program area
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.
The registration page and its URL link will be prepared before October 1.
| Regular—Early-bird: | 80,000 JPY |
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| Regular: | 100,000 JPY |
| Student—Early-bird: | 40,000 JPY |
| Student: | 50,000 JPY |
| Conference dinner: | 10,000 JPY |
Note: 1 Euro = 163.03 JPY as of August 20, 2024.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort MIYAZAKI https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/miyazaki/kmihi/hoteldetail
NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY
Miyazaki Prefecture Tourism Association https://visitmiyazaki.com/
Miyazaki beef is recognized not only in Japan but all over the world for its high quality. Among those raised within the prefecture, only Kuroge Wagyu beef with meat quality grade 4 or higher is allowed to call itself the name.
The rich and flavorful meat is well-marbled and has a melt-in-your-mouth flavor, and is extremely tender.
''Chicken Nanban'', which is crispy fried chicken topped with sweet and sour sauce and plenty of tartar sauce, is one of Miyazaki's most representative local foods.
Some stores have many different types of tartar sauce, so it's a good idea to try them all and compare them.
Miyazaki Prefecture is known for its delicious local chicken. There are many people who love grilled free range chicken, where you can enjoy the chewy meat and juicy flavor. The charcoal-grilled free-range chicken is especially delicious. Grilled free-range chicken is one of Miyazaki's gourmet dishes that you can't go wrong with if you try it, you can feel the flavor that overflows as you bite into it and the aroma that only comes from charcoal grilling.
Nichinan City in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture is famous for producing spiny lobster.
The warm sea with good water quality is a treasure trove of lively seafood.
Enjoy the crisp texture and mellow sweetness of freshly harvested lobster.
A famous ripe mango is the ``Taiyo no Mango'' from Miyazaki Prefecture. The orange fruit is wrapped in ruby-red skin and has a rich, juicy sweetness. Only products that exceed the standards of 350g or more in weight and 15 degrees or more in sugar content will be certified.
Miyazaki Prefecture is known as a shochu powerhouse.
In fact, many people may associate Miyazaki with shochu.
Miyazaki prefecture became the number one in terms of shipments due to the big boom in Miyazaki's representative "Kuro Kirishima".
Miyazaki Prefecture is a shochu powerhouse in both name and reality.
Miyazaki's shochu is also characterized by its rich variety.
Kyushu is famous for shochu, and each prefecture produces its own unique shochu.
Miyazaki Prefecture can be said to be one of the most diverse shochu-producing regions in Kyushu.
Please email your application to the chairperson, Kenji Araki (araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp). The deadline for application and advertising data submission is February 28, 2025. After completing your application, we will send you an invoice for the advertising fee. Please note that all applicants are responsible for paying the transfer fee. *Please make the payment after receiving the invoice. Please refrain from making transfers before receiving the invoice.
Please note that once the application form has been submitted, it cannot be canceled unless the secretariat deems it due to force majeure.
Sponsor privileges and fees are as shown in the table below.
The exhibition vehicle may be set up at the University of Miyazaki (in that case, the conference office will arrange a free bus for the technical tour). The cost includes banners, desks/chairs, interior decoration (including greenery), and cafes for the exhibition hall, but if you require special onsite arrangements, please contact the management office.
Four frames of exhibition/business negotiation space (10.8 m width)
Includes venue setup fee.
Presentation at conference-sponsored session (10 minutes)
Exhibition presentation at technical tour
Large exhibits, such as vehicles
Video playback to the main screen between sessions (2x)
Pamphlet distribution
Logo/link to the society web
Conference participation fee exemption for four people
One sheet has been sold by an automotive-related company.
Four frames of exhibition/business negotiation space (10.8 m width)
Includes venue setup fee.
Presentation at conference-sponsored session (5 minutes)
Large exhibits, such as vehicles
Video playback to the main screen between sessions
Pamphlet distribution
Logo/link to the society web
Two people are exempt from the conference participation fee
Two frames of exhibition/business negotiation space (5.4 m width)
Includes venue setup fee.
Logo/link to the society web
Conference participation fee exemption for one person
One frame of exhibition/business negotiation space (2.7 m width)
Includes venue setup fee.
Logo/link to the society web
Food and drink assistance for the eve of the festival (March 11)
Unique events at the eve (sweepstakes, etc.)
Presentation at the eve (including projection)
Logo/link to the society web
Announcement and signboard display of subsidies on the eve of the festival
Food and drink assistance for the academic conference dinner (March 13)
Unique events at conference dinners (sweepstakes, etc.)
Presentation at conference dinner (including projection)
Logo/link to the society web
Announcement and signboard display of grants at conference dinner
Subsidy for food and drinks during lunch and coffee breaks
Video playback (silent) during lunch and coffee breaks
Logo/link to the society web
Subsidy announcement during lunch and coffee break period
This feature ensures that your brand will be prominently displayed on our event's official website, increasing your visibility and brand recognition among our audience.
Decisions will be made after adjustments based on the applications received during the recruitment period. Please consult with Kenji Araki (araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp).
None required. However, you will not receive the sponsor privileges described below.
If the above implementation guidelines are affected due to natural disasters or other reasons not attributable to the organizer, we may ask you to adjust the sponsorship details. Thank you for your understanding.
If you require an income and expenditure budget, please contact Kenji Araki (araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp) separately.
It will be held onsite (planned). At this stage, the presentation and lecture will be held onsite at ANA Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki. However, there is a possibility that limited elements of web participation may be incorporated, such as on-demand distribution of some sessions and web participation of chairs and speakers. We will respect your suggestions as much as possible, but please note that we may require adjustments or cannot accommodate your requests.
If you would like to co-sponsored an event, please be sure to enter your third choice for the seminar date and time. Please specify if you plan to co-sponsor with two or more organizations. Please enter the theme name (a tentative idea at the time of application is fine). This information will be used to make decisions regarding event schedule adjustments. The decision on the venue is scheduled to be made around January 2025. The number of venue seats in the prospectus may be subject to slight changes due to operational reasons. The co-sponsored event's theme, title, chairperson, and speakers will be listed in printed materials or on the web as necessary. The chairperson, Kenji Araki (araki.kenji.j4@cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp), will announce the deadline for submitting published content later. Each organization is responsible for creating flyers. The management office will check the content before printing. On the event day, a desk for flyers will be set up near the registration desk. The management office will order food and beverages (lunch boxes/snacks), equipment, waiting room catering, etc. necessary for the day's operation. Cancellation of Application Please note that once the application form has been submitted, it cannot be canceled unless the secretariat deems it due to force majeure.
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
Harry Wirth
Antonin Faes
Kenji Araki (Chairperson of the conference)
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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