From 14 to 18 September 2026, CEA at INES researchers and experts will be in Rotterdam to take part in the 43rd edition of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2026).
A major international event for photovoltaic research and innovation, EU PVSEC brings together researchers, industry stakeholders and players from across the photovoltaic value chain.
Once again this year, CEA/INES teams are making a strong contribution to the scientific programme, with research covering a broad range of technological, industrial and societal challenges facing photovoltaics.
CEA/INES participation in EU PVSEC 2026 includes:
29 researchers and experts
24 scientific contributions
17 oral presentations · 6 poster presentations · 1 plenary presentation
Over five days, our teams will present their latest research on:
This diversity reflects the comprehensive approach developed at INES: advancing photovoltaic technologies while addressing their performance, reliability, sustainability, industrialisation, integration and end-of-life management.
Among the researchers contributing to this year's programme:
Mickael Albaric · Timea Bejat · Paul Messaoudi · Germain Rey · Zeinab Aldroubi · Philippe Marechal · Amanda Merino Leiva · Gustavo Rodrigues Lopes · Fabrice Coustier · Lionel Sicot · Claire Agraffeil · Sofia Flores Bahamondez · Kristell Carreric · Perrine Carroy · Déborah Moerlen · Hervé Colin · Ioannis (John) Tsanakas
…and many more CEA / INES contributors.
The contributions from our teams span the entire photovoltaic value chain and highlight several major transformations currently shaping the sector.
Silicon, tandem and perovskite/silicon technologies remain at the heart of our research, with work focusing in particular on contacts, metallization, manufacturing processes and upscaling.
Module reliability and durability are also key areas of research, covering ageing, mechanical behaviour, encapsulation materials and new module architectures.
Another major focus is the transition towards a more circular and sustainable photovoltaic industry, with several contributions addressing end-of-life module recycling, as well as the recovery and reuse of materials such as glass, silicon, EVA and backsheet materials.
Our research also extends to PV applications, including building-integrated photovoltaics and floating PV plants, as well as new tools to improve the operation and maintenance of PV installations through artificial intelligence and automated inspection.
Finally, our teams will also address key challenges related to climate resilience, industrial sovereignty and diversity in the photovoltaic sector.
Beyond their scientific contributions, several CEA/INES experts will also contribute to the conference as session chairs:
Eszter Voroshazi · Delfina Muñoz · Timea Bejat · Perrine Carroy · Déborah Moerlen.
Their involvement will help foster scientific discussion and exchanges between researchers, industry stakeholders and players across the photovoltaic sector.
This year's edition will also be marked by a major distinction for INES.
Delfina Muñoz is the recipient of the 2026 European Becquerel Prize for Outstanding Merits in Photovoltaics, recognising an outstanding contribution to photovoltaic research and innovation.
This prestigious award will be one of the highlights of CEA/INES participation at EU PVSEC 2026 and recognises her contribution to the advancement of photovoltaic technologies.
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