TESTARE project at MATSUS25!

Dr. Maria Hadjipanayi (UCY) of TESTARE project with her team are co-organizing, with Dr. Markus Kohlstädt from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany and Dr. Anurag Krishna from Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec), the #RECIPE25 Symposium "Reliability and Circularity of Perovskite-Based Photovoltaics - #RECIPE25", in the context of the "Materials for Sustainable Development Conference" which will be held at Sevilla, Spain on 3 -7 March 2025.

Perovskite based photovoltaics have the potential to play a key role as future technology in the renewable generation of electricity from sunlight. Besides scalability and reproducibility of fabrication processes, stability of perovskite-based single or multi-junction devices is a requirement to demonstrate their industrial feasibility. To this end, device encapsulation strategies need to be implemented to realize long lifetimes while being commercially viable and ultimately enabling recycling of materials after the products’ end of life. In this symposium, the stability testing of encapsulated perovskite based solar cells under accelerated stress testing and field testing will be discussed, complemented by insights into the current status of perovskite PV recycling aspects and circularity.

The #RECIPE25 symposium in which TESTARE team is involved, will be focused on a range of topics related to perovskite solar cells (PSCs), stability, accelerated stress tests, field reliability, degradation pathways, circularity and life-cycle analysis.

In this symposium, various aspects of the industrialization of perovskite PV will be discussed. Abstract submission is now open. Please, register below for the Conference before submitting an abstract.

When: 3 March 2025 – 7 March 2025 - Sevilla, Spain.

Symposium Organisers: Dr Maria Hadjipanayi (UCY), Dr. Markus Kohlstädt (Fraunhofer ISE) and Dr Anurag Krishna (imec).

TESTARE 2nd Scientific Seminar on Optimizing Protocols, Characterization, and Modelling Towards the Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Devices on 9 December 2024 @13:00 – 14:20 CET

You are cordially invited to the upcoming TESTARE 2nd Scientific Seminar, focusing on Optimizing Protocols, Characterization, and Modelling Towards the Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Devices. This webinar is part of our efforts in TESTARE to promote knowledge exchange and innovation in photovoltaic research.

Event Details: · Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 · Time: 13:00 – 14:20 CET · Format: Online (via Zoom) · Host: University of Cyprus (UCY)

To attend, please register here and receive your connection details.

Why Attend?

Explore cutting-edge research and innovations aimed at addressing key challenges in the development of perovskite solar devices. Our distinguished speakers will share insights into outdoor stability, advanced testing protocols, and AI-based performance analytics.

We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging session. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at hadjipanayi.maria@ucy.ac.cy.

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Stay tuned for TESTARE’s participation in the 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC)!

The TESTARE team will take part in two parallel events during the 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), which will be held in Vienna, Austria from 23 to 27 September, 2024.

Dr. Maria Hadjipanayi (University of Cyprus), alongside a team of post-doctoral researchers from different EU-funded projects, will participate in the parallel event on “Perovskite Network Event: Current Experiences in Characterisation and Indoor/Outdoor Tetsing of Varied Perovskite Cells and Mini-Modules”.

Additionally, Dr. Matthew Norton (University of Cyprus), will participate in another parallel event titled “Unveiling the future of Solar Energy with Perovskite PV”, which serves as the final public event of the VIPERLAB project.

The EU PVSEC conference is the largest international conference for photovoltaic research, technologies, and applications. It includes a PV Industry Exhibition, where specialists from the PV industry present technologies, innovations, and new concepts in their sector. The EU PVSEC 2024 Parallel Events will provide deep insights into specific topics, showcasing the latest PV technology, PV application and market trends. These events will importantly also engage global decision-makers from industry, research, finance, and politics.

The team will be representing the Horizon Europe Twinning project “TESTARE” (“Twinning for excellence in TEsting new generation PV: Long-term STAbility and field REliability”), actively disseminating the results of the project's research activities, and networking with experts in the field.

Find the parallel events programme here: Parallel Events (eupvsec.org)

Learn more about the Conference here: Home (eupvsec.org)

Stay tuned!

DIAMOND – TESTARE PhD School on Perovskite PV

We are excited to announce the upcoming TESTARE - DIAMOND PhD School on Perovskite PV!

The Joint PhD school, which will take place between 15 and 17 April 2024 in FREIBURG, Germany, is tailored for PhD students and early-stage researchers. It represents a unique opportunity of Joint Action between two Horizon Projects that will foster an environment where expertise meets enthusiasm.

Join us at the PhD School on Perovskite PV for a journey of exploration, learning, and networking. Be part of a transformative experience that goes beyond traditional learning, contributing to the rapid advancement of this dynamic field.

TESTARE & DIAMOND are Horizon Europe projects funded by the European Union (TESTARE Grant Agreement Nº 101079488; DIAMOND Grant Agreement Nº 101084124).

When: Monday 15 April 2024 – Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Speakers: Maria Hadjipanayi

Register below to secure your spot and embark on a journey into the future of solar energy.

TESTARE project at MATSUS24: Symposium #COMPER24 - "Towards Commercialization of Perovskite Photovoltaics: Scalability, Stability, and Circularity"

Dr. Maria Hadjipanayi (UCY) of TESTARE project with her team are co-organizing, with Dr. Tom Aernouts and Dr. Anurag Krishna from Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec), the #COMPER24 - symposium "Towards Commercialization of Perovskite Photovoltaics: Scalability, Stability, and Circularity", in the context of the "Materials for Sustainable Development Conference" which will be held at Barcelona, Spain on the 4th - 8th of March 2024.

The topical focus of the Conference will be the PSCs which have the potential to play a key role as future photovoltaics in the renewable generation of electricity from sunlight. For this vision to become true, currently prevailing limitations regarding the stability and scalability of PSCs need to be overcome to render the technology commercially viable. Since the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of single junction devices on a small area (∼0.1 cm2) reaches close to Shockley–Queisser limit, there is now a focus on the development of larger area perovskite solar modules. Scaling up the technology requires materials and processes that provide high homogeneity over a large area, batch-to-batch reproducibility, production yield, and low cost, which can ultimately enable a process transfer from laboratories to commercial fabrication lines.

The #COMPER24 symposium in which TESTARE team is involved, will be focused on a range of topics related to perovskite solar cells (PSCs), such as materials and processes for large area deposition, new module design and interconnection strategies, module characterization with advanced techniques, stability testing (accelerated indoor and outdoor) and failure analysis, and the life cycle analysis and recycling of perovskite PV.

In this symposium, various aspects of the industrialization of perovskite PV will be discussed.

Abstract submission is now open. Please, register below for the Conference before submitting an abstract.

When: Monday 4 March 2024 – Friday 8 March 2024 - Barcelona, Spain.

Organisers: Dr Maria Hadjipanayi (UCY), Dr Tom Aernouts (imec), and Dr Anurag Krishna (imec).

TESTARE 1st Scientific Webinar: “Towards upscaling stable single junction and tandem perovskite modules” on 13 December 2023 @ 13:00 – 14:00 CET

You are cordially invited to the TESTARE Webinar on “Towards upscaling stable single junction and tandem perovskite modules”, which is being organized by the TESTARE partner imec.

This webinar will focus on presenting innovative device architectures compatible with industry-standard techniques like sputtering, evaporation, and slot die coating, covering areas of up to approximately 800cm². The tandem approach represents an innovative strategy involving the integration of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with other solar cell technologies. This collaborative fusion of materials aims to capitalise on their unique strengths, fostering a synergy that surpasses the limitations of individual cells and significantly amplifies overall energy conversion efficiency.

During the webinar, participants will delve into the immense potential of perovskite tandem structures when deployed on larger scales. Stepping beyond the confines of laboratory experimentation, the scaling up of perovskite tandems presents a new set of challenges and opportunities. It becomes crucial to address scalability issues and fine-tune manufacturing processes to unlock the complete potential of perovskite tandem solar cells for practical, large-scale applications.

When: Wednesday 13 December 2023, 13:00 – 14:00 CET.

Speakers: Dr Arantxa Aguirre (imec), Dr Anurag Krishna (imec).

Register beforehand via the link below to get access to the webinar and receive the connection details.

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We look forward to welcoming you at the University of Cyprus!

1st Cypriot PV Workshop: DegradationLab and TESTARE Joint Hybrid Event on 27 June 2023 @ 9:15 - 17:00 EEST

You are cordially invited to the “DegradationLab – TESTARE” Joint Event, the 1st Cypriot PV Workshop intended for the local and international scientific community, industry, enterprises, young researchers and stakeholders in the PV energy sector, offering opportunities for networking, gaining new knowledge on new-generation PVs, and visiting the DegradationLab’s facilities!

The event is a Sustainable Energy Day within the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW).

Local and international speakers will present the latest trends in Research and Development in Photovoltaics (PVs) in Cyprus and beyond. This workshop will provide the scientific background in the field of new-generation PV and emerging technologies, with emphasis on their stability and reliability whilst attendees will have the opportunity to access the new facilities developed under the DegradationLab infrastructure project during an Open Day session. Also, the participants will get the required technical background and in-field knowledge of the work carried out in the “DegradationLab” project and be introduced to the activities of the recently started “TESTARE” project.

When: Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Workshop: 9:15 - 14:00 EEST - Onsite at University of Cyprus (map) / Online via Zoom

Infrastructure Open Day: 14:00 – 17:00 EEST – Onsite only at Aglantzia New Campus (map) and Latsia Annex (map).

Register to attend onsite at the University of Cyprus or to attend online via ZOOM videoconference here, by June 6th 2023 20 June 2023.

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We look forward to welcoming you at the University of Cyprus!