The parallel on solar cells intends to gather all the researchers in Norway that work on solar cell materials and technologies. The goal is to create a meeting place where the researchers can  get to know each other and discuss and share their research interests. The topics in this parallel will cover a broad range, from basic and applied research on
silicon and other solar cell materials and technologies, to industry presentations and solar cell utilization.

Target group
The target group for this specific parallel is researchers from Norwegian universities, research institutions and industry.

Key-note speakers

• Prof. Bryce Richards, Director - Scottish Institute for Solar Energy Research (SISER), (Professor in Solar Energy Systems)
• Dr. Paul Basore, Director, REC Technology US. He has 25 years experience in photovoltaics R&D, including five years in REC and its associated companies.
  

Sessions
An overview of the parallel topics on solar cells:

• Silicon solar cells
• Photovoltaic systems
• Solar cell processing and testing
• New materials
• Silicon feedstock and crystallization

Abstract submission
Researchers and PhD candidates are invited to submit abstracts according to the format described in call for abstracts to Martin Bellmann. Based on the submitted abstract, acceptance will be given for poster or oral presentation. The deadline for submission is 1st March 2010.

Scientific committee

• Turid Worren Reenaas, NTNU
• Lars Arnberg, NTNU
• Martin Bellmann NTNU
• Tanja Pettersen, SINTEF
• Ingeborg Kaus, SINTEF
• Ragnar Fagerberg, SINTEF
• Arve Holt, IFE
• Erik Marstein, IFE
• Ola Nilsen, UiO