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21-22 May 2024 | Napa, USA | #pvmoduletech

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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

Welcome party hosted by PVEL and PI Berlin

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

Registration and Breakfast

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

Welcome from event chair

09:10
 - 11:00 PDT
Presentations

The module supply landscape to the US 2023-2024

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?
Finlay Colville
, Head of Market Research
, PV-Tech
Nadeem Haque
, CTO
, Heliene
Lucas Moura
, Product Marketing Manager
, Trina Solar
Harsh Galia
, PV Product Manager
, Qcells
11:00
 - 11:30 PDT

Coffee and Networking

11:30
 - 13:00 PDT
Presentations

PV site optimisation and mitigating risk and underperformance

  • Factors impacting PV site performance
  • Optimising and monitoring key components and balance of systems
  • Insuring against key risk factors
Chris Chappell
, Sr. Director, Engineering Services
, CEA
Jenya Meydbray
, Chief Commercial Officer
, Nevados Engineering
Rosa Van Reyk
, Senior Underwriter - Onshore Renewable Energy
, GCube Insurance Services
Clay Helms
, Performance Engineer
, Silicon Ranch
13:00
 - 14:00 PDT

Lunch and Networking

14:00
 - 15:00 PDT
Presentations

PV module performance and specifications in 2024 for US deployment

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?
CJ Fu
, Director of Product & Solutions
, LONGi Solar
Franz Feuerherdt
, VP of Sales & Marketing
, Solar4America
Leon Chuang
, Global marketing Director
, Risen Energy
15:00
 - 15:30 PDT
Panel Discussion

What does module supply and technology look like in 2024 and beyond?

  • What features will new PV modules have after 2024?
  • What will the impact be on site design, testing and optimisation?
Eric Hafter
, Chairman of the Board
, Origami Solar
Rahul Bhutiani
, Head Sales & Marketing
, Adani Solar
Henry Hieslmair
, Principal Engineer, Solar Technology
, DNV Energy USA
15:30
 - 16:00 PDT

Coffee and Networking

16:00
 - 17:00 PDT
Presentations

Latest trends, developments & challenges in PV module testing

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?
Tristan Erion-Lorico
, VP of Sales and Marketing
, PV Evolution Labs (PVEL)
Joe Karas
, Postdoctoral Researcher
, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Alison Ciesla
, Scientia lecturer
, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
17:00
 - 17:15 PDT

American-Made Prize Program Update

Debbie Brodt-Giles
, Manager for Innovation, Prizes, Networks, and Vouchers
, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
18:00
 - 20:00 PDT
Networking

Wine tasting hosted by LONGi

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

Networking and Breakfast

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

Shortlisting module suppliers based on bankability and risk

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?
April Jeffries
, Technical Account Manager
, STS
Derek Sanchez
, Vice President
, Luminate
10:30
 - 11:00 PDT
Panel Discussion

Setting up a win-win module supply relationship

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?
Debbie Graham-Clifford
, Director, Global Development
, Global Electronics Council
Kory Chisholm
, Director of Procurement
, Arevon Energy
Juan Carlos Rosa
, Senior Manager, Capital Equipment Procurement
, RWE
Armando Solis
, Vice President of Engineering, Americas
, Lightsource bp
11:00
 - 11:30 PDT

Coffee and Networking

11:30
 - 13:00 PDT
Presentations

Improving the quality and supply chain of critical module materials for domestic manufacturing

  • 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
Terry Jester
, Managing Director
, PI Berlin
Nathan Arbitman
, President & CEO
, Endurans Solar
Marco Civinini
, Strategic Marketing Solar Industry
, Bottero
13:00
 - 14:00 PDT

Lunch and Networking

14:00
 - 15:30 PDT
Panel Discussion, Presentations

Understanding and mitigating hail risk

  • 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?
Cherif Kedir
, President and CEO
, Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC)
Jon Previtali
, Senior Principal Engineer
, VDE Americas
Lauren Carroll-Allan
, Vice President
, CAC Specialty
James Vance
, Managing Director, Owner’s Engineering
, Clearway Energy
15:30
 - 16:00 PDT

Coffee and Networking

16:00
 - 16:30 PDT
Presentations

Module supplier bankability: benchmarking the global leaders & US suppliers today

  • Which companies are serving the US market today and how is this expected to change in the next two to three years.
Finlay Colville
, Head of Market Research
, PV-Tech
16:30
 - 16:45 PDT

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