Materials in the Photovoltaic Supply Chain: Finding Solutions to Create a Sustainable Photovoltaic Industry

The Centre for Solar Energy Research (CSER) hosted a one day conference at OpTIC in St. Asaph to promote the Knowledge Transfer Centre (KTC) which is aimed at assisting businesses in Wales working on many aspects of the Solar Energy Supply Chain. The event offered a unique opportunity for interaction with the expertise of the CSER and with businesses working on Solar Energy in Wales. Chris Ruane (MP) gave a key note address at the conference, which was attended by over 60 attendees.

Agenda:

09.15—09.45 Registration and networking opportunities. Refreshments will be available

09.45—10.00 Welcome keynote address—Chris Ruane, MP

10:00—10.30 Introduction to the CSER and the KTC—Prof. Stuart Irvine, CSER, Glyndwr University

10.30—11.00 Materials in the photovoltaic supply chain—Spencer Jansen, Solar Building Company

11.00—11.30 Break

11.30—12.00 The Photovoltaic KTC: Materials analysis for the photovoltaic supply chain—Dr. Charles Shelton, CSER, Glyndwr University

12.00—12.30 Contacting and encapsulation—Dr Sarah Rugen-Hankey, CSER, Glyndwr University

12.30—13.30 Lunch and opportunity for lab tour

13.30—14.00 LCA to Go—Enabling photovoltaics SME’s to easily and quickly undertake Life Cycle Analysis— Eoin Bailey, EcoDesign Centre

14.00—14.30 Progress in 2011 and post FiT—Likely impacts on the supply chain and how to build a sustainable industry— Ben Robinson, Dulas

14.30—15.00 Elevator Pitches

15.00—16.00 Surgeries / analytical consultation

15.00—16.00 Facilitated discussion groups on “What is essential to support sustainable business in the PV Supply Chain?”

16.00—16.30 Group reconvene to present conclusions from discussions.

16.30 Close

The discussion topic sessions will be compiled into a report and available for distribution. Please contact CSER if you would like further information.