AGENDA

Please contact us if you would like to participate as a speaker, detailing your area of expertise and proposed presentation title.
18:00
 - 21:00 PDT
Networking

Join PVEL and PI Berlin from 6-9pm at PVEL’s event centre and courtyard for an evening of complementary food, drinks and music while networking with conference delegates and perusing PVEL’s museum of module technologies.

More details at - https://moduletechusa.solarenergyevents.com/welcome-party-evening-5-june-2023/

08:00
 - 09:00 PDT

Join us in the morning for a continental breakfast and registration.

  • Assorted Pastries
  • Bagels with Cream Cheese
  • Sliced Fruits and Berries
  • Cold Cereals
  • Assorted Juices/Caffé D’arte Coffee/Organic Tea
09:00
 - 09:10 PDT
09:10
 - 11:00 PDT
Presentations

Moderator: Tristan Erion-Lorico, PV Evolution Labs (PVEL)

  • Who are the key module suppliers to the US today?
  • What module technologies are meeting the current US demand?
, Head of Market Research
, PV-Tech
, CTO
, Heliene
, Product Marketing Manager
, Trina Solar
, PV Product Manager
, Qcells
11:00
 - 11:30 PDT
11:30
 - 13:00 PDT
Presentations
  • Factors impacting PV site performance
  • Optimising and monitoring key components and balance of systems
  • Insuring against key risk factors
, Sr. Director, Engineering Services
, CEA
, Chief Commercial Officer
, Nevados Engineering
, Senior Underwriter - Onshore Renewable Energy
, GCube Insurance Services
, Performance Engineer
, Silicon Ranch
13:00
 - 14:00 PDT
14:00
 - 15:00 PDT
Presentations

Moderator: Finlay Colville, PV Tech

  • How are modules evolving (size, efficiency) and what does this mean for module buyers planning future projects?
  • What are the benefits of next generation modules for US buyers?
, Director of Product & Solutions
, LONGi Solar
, VP of Sales & Marketing
, Solar4America
, Global marketing Director
, Risen Energy
15:00
 - 15:30 PDT
Panel Discussion
  • What features will new PV modules have after 2024?
  • What will the impact be on site design, testing and optimisation?
, Chairman of the Board
, Origami Solar
, Head Sales & Marketing
, Adani Solar
, Principal Engineer, Solar Technology
, DNV Energy USA
15:30
 - 16:00 PDT
16:00
 - 17:00 PDT
Presentations

Moderator: Terry Jester, PI Berlin

  • What questions should companies buying modules be asking module suppliers & the companies performing third-party testing?
  • What risks are associated with technology changes and how can they be mitigated through testing?
, VP of Sales and Marketing
, PV Evolution Labs (PVEL)
, Postdoctoral Researcher
, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
, Scientia lecturer
, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
17:00
 - 17:15 PDT
, Manager for Innovation, Prizes, Networks, and Vouchers
, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
18:00
 - 20:00 PDT
Networking

Join us at the Sunrise Ranch winery for a relaxed evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeurves and live acoustic guitar.

More details at - https://moduletechusa.solarenergyevents.com/wine-tasting-evening-6-june-2023/

08:30
 - 09:30 PDT

Join us in the morning for a continental breakfast and registration.

  • Assorted Pastries
  • Bagels with Cream Cheese
  • Sliced Fruits and Berries
  • Cold Cereals
  • Assorted Juices/Caffé D’arte Coffee/Organic Tea
09:30
 - 10:30 PDT
Presentations

Moderator: Jenya Meydbray, Nevados Engineering

  • 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?
, Technical Account Manager
, STS
, Vice President
, Luminate
10:30
 - 11:00 PDT
Panel Discussion

Moderator: Finlay Colville, PV Tech

  • What are the challenges today getting reliable, on-time delivery of PV modules?
  • What does an ideal purchasing contract look like between module buyer and module seller?
, Director, Global Development
, Global Electronics Council
, Director of Procurement
, Arevon Energy
, Senior Manager, Capital Equipment Procurement
, RWE
, Vice President of Engineering, Americas
, Lightsource bp
11:00
 - 11:30 PDT
11:30
 - 13:00 PDT
Presentations
  • What are the key components to focus on when selecting PV modules?
  • How does the supply chain compare across current module suppliers to the US?
  • Equipment and material supply for domestic manufacturing
, Managing Director
, PI Berlin
, President & CEO
, Endurans Solar
, Strategic Marketing Solar Industry
, Bottero
13:00
 - 14:00 PDT
14:00
 - 15:30 PDT
Panel Discussion, Presentations
  • What can be done to mitigate risks of hail events at project and portfolio level?
  • Understanding hail risks from an insurance perspective. 
  • How can developers mitigate risks prior to site build and during site operations?
, President and CEO
, Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC)
, Senior Principal Engineer
, VDE Americas
, Vice President
, CAC Specialty
, Managing Director, Owner’s Engineering
, Clearway Energy
15:30
 - 16:00 PDT
16:00
 - 16:30 PDT
Presentations
  • 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
16:30
 - 16:45 PDT