History of the SiliconPV Conference
Here you will find a brief overview of the previous editions of the SiliconPV conference.
16th International Conference on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics
April 13- 16, 2026; Ankara, Türkiye
Hosted by: ODTÜ-GÜNAM
Chairpersons: Raşit Turan (METU and ODTÜ-GÜNAM), Hisham Nasser (ODTÜ-GÜNAM)
TIB Conderence proceedings not yet published.
SOLMAT Special Issue "SilicoNPV 2026" will be available in autumn 2026 (exact date will follow).
The 2026 conference offered participants valuable opportunities for learning and networking, both onsite and online. It was merged with nPV Workshop for the first time. The program featured the latest advances in silicon-based device architectures, tandem cell concepts, defect engineering, and novel materials. It also covered critical topics such as characterization, simulation, system integration, and sustainable manufacturing practices. .The bifi PV Workshop on day 4 and 5 was a gread closure of the conference.
15th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 8 - 11, 2024; Oxford, UK
Hosted by: Department of Materials, Oxford University
Chairpersons: Sebastian Bonilla (Department of Materials, Oxford University) and Matthew Wright (Department of Materials, Oxford University)
TIB Conference Proceedings Volume 3
SOLMAT Special Issue "SiliconPV 2025" will be available in autumn 2025 (exact date will follow).
The 2025 conference offered 182 participants valuable opportunities for learning and networking, both onsite and online. The teams from Department of Materials, Oxford University hosted the event and organized a highly intensive social program including treasure hunt, Oxford orienteering competition and morning sun run. At the conference we discussed significant topics and gained insights into the latest research findings.
14th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 15 - 19, 2024; Chambéry, France
Chairpersons: Sébastien Dubois (CEA-INES), Wilfried Favre (CEA-INES) and Romain Couderc (CEA-INES)
TIB Conference Proceedings Volume 2
SOLMAT Special Issue "SiliconPV 2024"
The 2024 conference offered 270 participants valuable opportunities for learning and networking, both onsite and online. The teams from CEA and INES hosted the event which was held together with collaborative efforts from the nPV and bifiPV workshops. At the conference we discussed significant topics and gained insights into the latest research findings.
13th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 11 - 14, 2023; Delft, the Netherlands
Chairpersons: Arthur Weeber (TU Delft); Olindo Isabella (TU Delft)
TIB Conference Proceedings Volume 1
SOLMAT Special Issue “SiliconPV 2023”
In 2023, about 270 participants from 27 countries joined the 13th SiliconPV conference and nPV Workshop in Delft, the Netherlands, in person or online. The hybrid format made it possible to welcome speakers and attendees who were not able to travel to Delft. Against the backdrop of the charming city of Delft, 200 onsite attendees enjoyed meeting colleagues and friends and took the chance to further and exchange knowledge during conference sessions and side events. The insight-driven technical tour and Get-Together at The Green Village was a special highlight at this event.
12th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
March 28 - April 1, 2022; Konstanz, Germany
Hosted by: University of Konstanz and ISC Konstanz
Conference Proceedings, AIP Volume 2826
Best 20 papers are published in SOLMAT Special Issue "SiliconPV 2022"
Silicon PV experts from all around the world attended the hybrid conference and attended either in Konstanz, Germany, or online for one full week: SiliconPV focused on all aspects of cristalline PV, the nPV workshop was dedicated to n-type wafer, solar cells and module technologies, and the bifiPV workshop presented invited talks on bificial applications. Next to many outstanding presentations, the program included a virtual technical tour, the legendary conference dinner and a 1TW party to celebrate 1TWp installed solar power.
11th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 19-23, 2021, online event
Hosted by: ISFH
Conference Proceedings, AIP, Volume 2487
The 2021 conference proceedings may also be purchased as a printed book (ISBN: 978-0-7354-4362-4).
The SiliconPV 2021 best 20 papers are published in Elsevier’s peer reviewed journal SOLMAT in the special issue "SiliconPV 2021"Due to the pandemic, SiliconPV 2021 could only be held online. Nevertheless we had a wonderful conference with many inspiring oral and poster presentations and a virtual technical tour. Besides the (as always) outstanding scientific program, attendees loved the many possibilites to meet and talk in a speed dating event, morning meetings, and a pub quiz. Students and young scientists enjoyed the board game evening.
10th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
SiliconPV 2020 unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the increasing global spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
9th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 08-10, 2019 Leuven, Belgium
Hosted by: imec
Conference Proceedings, AIP, Volume 2147
Best 20 papers: SOLMAT special issue "SiliconPV 2019"
Silicon PV experts from all around the world gathered in Leuven enjoying a great conference program with 57 talks and 140 posters. Participants also had the special opportunity to visit EnergyVille in Genk, completing the program.
8th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
March 19-22, 2018 Lausanne, Switzerland
Hosted by: EPFL
Conference Proceedings, AIP, Volume 1999
Best 20 papers: SOLMAT special issue "SiliconPV 2018"
Around 320 participants attended the SiliconPV 2018 conference and nPV workshop in Lausanne! Participants from 28 countries came to learn about the latest news and developments from the SiliconPV industry.
7th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 3-5, 2017 Freiburg, Germany
Hosted by: Fraunhofer ISE
Conference Proceedings: Energy Procedia, Volume 124
Best 20 papers: SOLMAT special issue "SiliconPV 2017", Volume 173
SiliconPV 2017, the 7th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics, and the nPV Workshop successfully took place from April 03-06 in Freiburg, Germany. We were happy to welcome 380 participants from 25 countries around the world.
6th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
March 7-9, 2016 Chambéry, France
Conference Proceedings published in ELSEVIER's Energy Procedia
Best 20 Papers published in SOLMAT
Around 330 academics, technologists and students from 26 countries around the world attended the SiliconPV 2016 conference and nPV workshop in Chambéry in the heart of the French Alps! The high-quality scientific progam included 61 oral presentations and 135 posters giving an overview over the state-of-the-art in Silicon PV technology.
5th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
March 23-25, 2015 Konstanz, Germany
Hosted by: University of Konstanz
Conference Proceedings published in ELSEVIER's Energy Procedia
Best 20 Papers published in SOLMAT
Around 350 participants attended the SiliconPV 2015 conference and nPV workshop in Konstanz! Participants from 31 countries came to learn about the latest news and developments from the SiliconPV industry.
4th International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
March 25-27, 2014's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Hosted by: ECN
Conference Proceedings published in ELSEVIER's Energy Procedia
Best 20 Papers published in SOLMAT
More than 330 participants attended the SiliconPV 2014 conference and nPV Workshop in 's-Hertogenbosch! 58 oral presentations and 120 poster presentations constituted the scientific program.
3rd International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
March 25-27, 2013 Hamelin, Germany
Hosted by: ISFH
Conference Proceedings published in ELSEVIER's Energy Procedia
Best 20 Papers published in SOLMAT
We welcomed about 330 attendees from 22 countries participated in SiliconPV 2013. Presenters of 55 oral presentations and 115 posters were bringing us up to date on the latest scientific developments and were giving a comprehensive summary of the status of every aspect of silicon photovoltaics.
2nd International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 3-5, 2012 Leuven, Belgium
Hosted by: imec
Conference Proceedings published in ELSEVIER's Energy Procedia
Best 20 Conference Papers published in SOLMAT
In 2012, the 2nd SiliconPV conference in Leuven, Belgium was almost equally well attended, despite the very difficult market conditions faced by many PV companies. We welcomed 450 enthusiastic participants from 19 countries, and comments such as: “Best SiliconPV conference you could imagine,” were typical. The SiliconPV is now fully established, with an excellent reputation as a combined international conference, high-technology exhibition and networking event.
1st International Conference on Silicon Photovoltaics
April 17-20, 2011 Freiburg, Germany
Hosted by: Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
Conference Proceedings published in ELSEVIER's Energy Procedia
The SiliconPV conference series was founded in 2011. Our aim was to combine an outstanding high-class scientific program – based on a blind review process – with a communicative conference atmosphere, where welcome reception, lunches, coffee breaks and conference dinner are all included in the registration fee. Hosted by the Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, the first SiliconPV conference was a huge success, with more than 550 participants from 21 countries.
History of the nPV Workshop
Here you will find a brief overview of the previous nPV workshops. As of 2026, the SiliconPV Conference is merged with the nPV Workshop.
nPV Workshop 2025 (Oxford, UK)
nPV Workshop 2024 (Chámbery, France)
Earlier nPV Workshops
- nPV Workshop 2021, Hamelin / Germany
- nPV Workshop 2019, Leuven / Belgium
- nPV Workshop 2018, Lausanne / Switzerland
- nPV Workshop 2017, Freiburg / Germany
- nPV Workshop 2016, Chámbery / France
- nPV Workshop 2015, Konstanz / Germany
- nPV Workshop 2014, 's-Hertogenbosch / the Netherlands
- nPV Workshop 2013, Chámbery / France
- nPV Workshop 2012, Amsterdam / the Netherlands
- nPV Workshop 2011, Konstanz / Germany
