Session 1.1: Broader Perspectives and New Ideas in Photovoltaics I
Gideon Segev (Tel-Aviv University)
Extraction of the Spatial External Luminescence Efficiency in GaAs Using Photoluminescence Measurements and Optical Modeling
Eran Edri (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Holding Both Ends of the Solar Spectrum: Quasi-one-dimensional Photovoltaic Materials for the Infrared and Visible Range
Jeffrey Gordon (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Concentrator Photovoltaics for Space Missions
Session 1.2: Keynote Lecture
Christoph Brabec (University of Erlangen, Germany)
Accelerating Lifetime Engineering of Emerging-PV Technologies
Session 1.3: Perovskite Photovoltaics
Yana Vaynzof (Technical University of Dresden)
New Concepts for Perovskite Photovoltaics
Dan Oron (Weizmann Institute of Science)
Quantum Spectroscopy Applied to Perovskite Nanomaterials
Christiane Becker (Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin)
Nano-optical Designs Enhance Monolithic Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells toward 29.8% Efficiency
Doron Azulay (Hebrew University of Jerusalem & Azrieli College of Engineering)
Photo-electrical Properties of Quasi-2D Perovskite Comprising Diammonium Spacer Molecules with Hydroxyl Functional Groups
Session 1.4 Theoretical Studies
Leeor Kronik (Weizmann Institute of Science)
Defects, Defect Tolerance, and Self-healing in Lead Halide Perovskites: First Principles Perspective
Avi Niv (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Thermodynamic Considerations of the Photovoltaic Systems Detailed Balance Law
Francesco Buonocore (ENEA, Casaccia Research Center, Rome)
Functionalization of Nanomaterials Driven by ab initio Calculations
Session 2.1: Electrochemistry and Photoelectrochemistry
Daniel Grave (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Charge Carrier Photogeneration and Collection in Metal-oxide Thin Film Photoelectrodes for Solar Fuel Production
Avner Rothschild (The Technion)
Decoupled Water Splitting for Green Hydrogen Production: Reshaping Water Electrolysis
Muhammad Bashouti (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Fabrication and Surface-Functionalization of Semiconductor Nano/micro rod arrays
Session 2.2: Keynote Lecture
Yury Gogotsi (Drexel University, Pennsylvania, USA)
MXenes – Synthesis, Optoelectronic Properties and Solar Energy Applications
Session 2.3 Organic Photovoltaics
Gitti Frey (The Technion)
Glassy Phases: The Silent Players in Organic Solar Cells
Pavel Troshin (IPCP RAS)
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Degradation Pathways in Organic Absorber Materials for PV Applications
Jens Wenzel Andreasen (Technical University of Denmark)
Model Supported in-line Characterization of Roll-to-Roll Coated Organic Solar Cells
Session 2.4 Solar Electricity: Industrial Perspective
Yuval Zohar (Head of Policy, Planning & Emergency, Electricity Authority)
Ashalim Solar Projects in Light of National Renewable Energy Goals
Achiam Tigger (Negev Energy Ashalim)
Experience of Operating the Largest Solar Storage in Israel
Pierre Kohn (EDF Renewables - Israel)
Ashalim1 vs. Ashalim2: GenX / GenY – PV Solar Plants Evolution
Nimrod Levy (ICL)
Green Sdom project – ICL
Session 3.1: Keynote Lecture
Uri Banin (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
“Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Applications"
Session 3.2: Perovskite Photovoltaics II
Francesca Brunetti (University of Rome)
From Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells to Large Area Modules: Challenges and Perspectives
Monica Lira-Cantu (Catalonian Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Halide Perovskite Solar Cells: Strategies for High Stability
Iris Visoly-Fisher (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Environmental Effects of Pb Leaching from Photovoltaic Halide Perovskites
Mark Khenkin (Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin)
Perovskite Solar Cells in Outdoor Conditions: Year of Continuous Operation
Lioz Etgar (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Bifacial Fully printable low dimensional perovskite solar cells
Session 3.3: Agro-Photovoltaics
Abraham Kribus (Tel-Aviv University)
Agrovoltaics: Achievements and Challenges
Roei Grimberg (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Effect of Semi-Transparent OPV Modules Installed Inside Greenhouses on Microclimate and Crops
Session 3.4 Solar Thermal Technologies
Carmel Rotschild (The Technion)
Modular CSP based on a New Heat Engine for 100% Solar Availability at Grid Parity
Gennady Ziskind (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Thermal Energy Storage: State-of-the-Art and Future Trends
Alon Lidor (ETH Zürich)
Development of High Temperature Heat Recovery System for a Solar Redox Reactor
