Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012
- Date:
- -
- Location:
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Cologne, Germany
,
Maritim Hotel
- Organizer
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Applied Market Information Ltd.
AMI House
45-47 Stokes Croft
Bristol
BS1 3QP
- Phone:
- +44 117 9249442
- Fax:
- +44 117 989 2128
- www:
- www2.amiplastics.com
- e-mail:
- js@amiplastics.com
Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 will take place from 24-26 April 2012 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. There is a welcome reception and registration on the first evening followed by a 2-day programme of speakers on technical issues and market trends.
The solar power industry has been expanding worldwide mainly where government support and subsidies are available. In the tight current economic situation the photovoltaic manufacturing industry needs to bring costs down to be self-supporting and to have long-term stability. The new polymer components coming into the market may offer improved costings and processing including in use as encapsulants, back sheets, adhesives, sealants and front sheets, as well as composite module frame materials and thin film PV substrates.
The performance demands on solar modules are high due to sun, wind and rain exposure. On buildings there are additional regulations, for example, fire performance. Plastics and elastomer components are modified with anti-UV, flame retardants and other additives to meet the challenges.
Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 aims to examine a wide range of topics on module manufacturing including the markets, materials, manufacturing equipment, technology and certification worldwide. It provides a unique networking and sourcing opportunity for module manufacturers, solar power companies and suppliers to the industry. Call for Papers We are currently recruiting speakers. If you would like to give a 25 minute PowerPoint presentation, please send a short summary to Dr. Sally Humphreys before the deadline of 14th October 2011. Speakers have a 30 minute slot and attend the conference free of charge. Email: sh@amiplastics.com
The solar power industry has been expanding worldwide mainly where government support and subsidies are available. In the tight current economic situation the photovoltaic manufacturing industry needs to bring costs down to be self-supporting and to have long-term stability. The new polymer components coming into the market may offer improved costings and processing including in use as encapsulants, back sheets, adhesives, sealants and front sheets, as well as composite module frame materials and thin film PV substrates.
The performance demands on solar modules are high due to sun, wind and rain exposure. On buildings there are additional regulations, for example, fire performance. Plastics and elastomer components are modified with anti-UV, flame retardants and other additives to meet the challenges.
Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 aims to examine a wide range of topics on module manufacturing including the markets, materials, manufacturing equipment, technology and certification worldwide. It provides a unique networking and sourcing opportunity for module manufacturers, solar power companies and suppliers to the industry. Call for Papers We are currently recruiting speakers. If you would like to give a 25 minute PowerPoint presentation, please send a short summary to Dr. Sally Humphreys before the deadline of 14th October 2011. Speakers have a 30 minute slot and attend the conference free of charge. Email: sh@amiplastics.com
