AGENDA

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08:00
 - 09:00 PDT
09:00
 - 09:10 PDT
09:10
 - 11:00 PDT
Presentations
  • Who are the key module suppliers to the US going to be?
  • What technologies will be supplied to the US market and when?
  • Which regions are developing domestic manufacturing and supply chains for PV components?
  • When will local manufacturing incentives have a meaningful impact?
,
, Solar4America
, CTO
, Heliene
, Head of Market Research
, PV-Tech
11:00
 - 11:30 PDT
11:30
 - 12:30 PDT
Presentations
  • Which new cell technologies are currently in production & how will this change in coming years?
  • How are modules evolving (size, efficiency etc.) and what does this mean for module buyers planning future projects?
12:30
 - 23:00 PDT
Panel Discussion
  • A discussion about the different types of modules available in the market today and what it means for procurement decision making.
13:00
 - 14:00 PDT
14:00
 - 15:30 PDT
Presentations
  • What are the current issues facing PV asset owners?
  • How can developers mitigate risks pre-construction, during construction and for operational sites?
  • What are the biggest risks for solar farms as we see increasing extreme weather events?
, Sr. Director, Engineering Services
, CEA
, Chief Commercial Officer
, Nevados Engineering
15:30
 - 16:00 PDT
16:00
 - 17:00 PDT
Presentations
  • What questions should companies buying modules be asking module suppliers & the companies performing third-party testing?
  • How do module technology changes impact the testing required?
, Group Manager, Materials Reliability
, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
, VP of Sales and Marketing
, PV Evolution Labs (PVEL)
08:30
 - 09:00 PDT
09:00
 - 10:30 PDT
Presentations
  • What is the current best practice in supplier due diligence? Which third parties do module buyers need to engage with?
  • How can module buyers future-proof their decisions with regards to technology and traceability?
  • Drawing up a win-win contract for modules: what does a sensible long-term module supplier/buyer relationship look like & how does the sector reach this point?
, Technical Account Manager
, STS
10:30
 - 11:00 PDT
Panel Discussion
  • A discussion on current best practice for setting up supply agreements for large-scale module procurement.
11:00
 - 11:30 PDT
11:30
 - 13:00 PDT
Presentations
  • What are the key materials to focus on when selecting PV modules?
  • How does the supply chain compare across current module suppliers to the US?
  • Which companies and materials are likely to impact the marketgoing forward?
, Managing Director
, PI Berlin
13:00
 - 14:00 PDT
14:00
 - 15:00 PDT
Presentations
  • Why is it important to be in control of module manufacturing and supply chains?
15:00
 - 15:30 PDT
Panel Discussion
  • Do module suppliers fully understand the implications of traceability?
  • How are investors quantifying traceability risk?
15:30
 - 16:00 PDT
Presentations
  • Bankability & financial health of US module suppliers today.
  • How does US module supply differ from global market leaders?
  • Which companies are serving the US market today and how is this expected to change in the next two to three years.
, Head of Market Research
, PV-Tech
16:00
 - 16:30 PDT