54th IEEE PVSC

Fun Fact ☀️ The photovoltaic effect was discovered in 1839 by Alexandre Edmond Becquerel. That’s more than 180 years ago — long before modern electrification. The science came first. Commercial solar followed more than a century later. What do you think was the biggest barrier to early PV adoption? Follow us @IEEEPVSC for more PV insights. Register for 54th IEEE PVSC 2026 - ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/attend-…

Blast from the Past ⚡ The first solar PV panel was demonstrated in 1883 — over 140 years ago. Built using selenium coated with a thin layer of gold, it converted sunlight directly into electricity. Solar didn’t begin in the modern era — it waited for it. Follow us on X @IEEEPVSC and on LinkedIn for more PV history & insights.

Did you know? 1st IEEE PVSC was held in Washington, DC at the NASA HQ on April 14th, 1961! Long before solar became a major residential and commercial energy solution, the focus was space applications of PV technology. Over the past 65 years, it has grown into the PV knowledge sharing hub we know today. From a one day meeting of key experts, it is now a week long gathering bringing together students, professors, researchers, industries, government officials, and more. Want to know more? Follow us on X (IEEEPVSC) or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/groups/7070673/).

Dear fellow PV researchers and professional, Conference registration is now open. Register now and take advantage of the early bird discount. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/attend-… Share your exciting research with the community through the oldest on-going PV conference in the world!

It's not too late! Abstract Submission Deadline for IEEE PVSC 2026 is Extended to January 23, 2026, 5:00 PM PST. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/present… Take advantage of the extra few days to put your exciting research into a 300 word abstract or 3-page evaluation document.

Dear fellow PV enthusiasts, abstract submissions are due today by 11:59 PM PST. Share your exciting research at the worlds oldest ongoing international PV conference. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/present… Either submit a 300 word short abstract or an extended 3-page evaluation document.

Greetings fellow PV researchers, experts, students and colleagues. Don't miss the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference abstract submission deadline. Abstracts for the worlds oldest ongoing PV conference is tomorrow, January 16th, 2026. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/present…

Do you have a senior researcher in the field or a young professional with exceptional contributions to PV, who you would like to see being recognized at the worlds oldest PV conference? Here is your opportunity. Nominations for the prestigious William R. Cherry Award and IEEE Stuart R. Wenham Young Professional Award are now being accepted. Share your appreciation for a technology leader with the wider community - ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/awards-…

The abstract submission system for the 54th IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference is now open. Abstracts will be accepted until January 16th, 2026. Share your exciting research updates now - ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/present…

Greetings PV community and colleagues!!! Preparations are underway for the 54th IEEE PVSC in New Orleans, Louisiana. Call for Papers is out for the 2026 edition - ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC54/downloa… The abstract submission system will be opened soon as you prepare your abstracts.

IEEE PVSC 53 Hotel Reservation is today May 15th and Late Abstract Final Deadline is extended to May 16th. Make a reservation at one of the conference hotels prior to registration to receive upto $200 off on your conference registration. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/attend-…

IEEE PVSC early registration and hotel reservation deadline is tomorrow, Thursday, May 8th. Don't miss out on the discounted registration! ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/

Trystan Watson, Professor in Functional Materials at Swansea University, will be our plenary speaker for Area 6. Title - Perovskite Solar Modules: How Low Can You Go in Cost and Complexity for Global Manufacturing ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/program… Register today - ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/attend

Tonio Buonassisi, will be our plenary speaker for Area 4. Title-Accelerating information gain during perovskite materials optimization, device fabrication, and stress testing: learnings from the ADDEPT Center ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/program… Register today- ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/attend-…

IEEE PVSC 53 is now accepting Late News abstract submission. Submit your abstract by April 18 for oral or poster consideration. Submit from April 19 until May 16, your submission will be considered for poster presentation only. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/present…

Angus Rockett, a leader in thin film II-VI PV technology and device characterization will be our plenary speaker for Area 2. ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/program… Register today - ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/attend-…

Daniel Macdonald, a leader in design, fabrication and characterization of crystalline silicon solar cells will be our plenary speaker for Area 4. Title - Towards 27% efficient silicon solar cells in mass production ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/program… #solar #photovoltaics #ieee

Louise C. Hirst, a leader in the development of next generation III-V space power systems will our plenary speaker for Area 3. Title - Space Applications Driving Innovation in Photovoltaics? ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/program… #IEEE #IEEEPVSC #photovoltaicsystems #PVSC #Sustainability

Deep Jariwala, a leader in novel semiconductors and nanoscale materials will our plenary speaker for Area 1. Title - Do 2D Semiconductors Make Sense for Photovoltaics? ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC53/program… #IEEE #IEEEPVSC #photovoltaicsystems #solar #PVSC #Sustainability