The 17th European photovoltaic solar energy conference and exhibition

The 17th European photovoltaic solar energy conference and exhibition will be held in Munich, Germany, from 22 to 26 October 2001.

The programme will include: plenary lectures focusing on the state of the art in photovoltaics (PV); oral and poster presentations of specific research, development and demonstration projects, PV applications and market aspects; an exhibition of PV products and services; a PV industry forum; and scientific tours and a social programme.

Papers are invited on the following topics:

- fundamentals, novel devices and new materials;
- crystalline silicon solar cells;
- amorphous and microcrystalline silicon;
- CdTe, CIS and other (II-VI) ternary thin film cells;
- PV modules and components of PV systems;
- PV systems technology;
- space cells and systems;
- PV for developing countries;
- market deployment in utility grids.

The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 20 April 2001.
Further information is available from:

European Commission
Joint Research Centre
Dr Ewan Dunlop
PV 17
I-21020 Ispra (VA)
Italy
Tel. +39-0332-786398;
Fax +39-0332-789646
E-mail: pv.conf@jrc.it