Semiconductor Research Corporation and Masdar Institute Host Solar Technology Scientists in Abu Dhabi to Identify Research Directions for Energy Breakthroughs
Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology announced for gathering of solar experts and university researchers for a forum on photovoltaics (PV) during March 27-28 at Abu Dhabi. The event is designed to explore the route for development of cost-effective systems capable of achieving 25 percent energy conversion from solar resources in Abu Dhabi by the year 2020. The Forum on Solar-Electrical Energy Systems 2020 conference brings more than 40 of the leading commercial and university researchers from North America, Europe, Asia, Japan and the United Arab Emirates as presenters. Topics will range from New Materials and Nanostructures for PV to Industrial and Commercial-Scale PV Systems and System Integration Challenges. The forum is a collaboration of SRC and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. It will be an issue of the discussion to trace out the research directions needed for Abu Dhabi’s solar future and potential smart grid.
