BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Renew PV - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Renew PV X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://renewpv.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Renew PV REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260908T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260910T170000 DTSTAMP:20261005T095032Z CREATED:20260925T101128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T095032Z UID:3611-1788854400-1789059600@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:NEXTGEN 2026 – International School and Workshop DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/nextgen-2026-international-school-and-workshop/ LOCATION:Caixa Forum Palma\, Caixa Forum Palma\, Palma de Mallorca\, 07001\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/toplu.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260309T085515Z CREATED:20260303T120050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T085515Z UID:3331-1781683200-1781888400@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:4th ReNewPV + 16th European Kesterite Conference DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/first-announcement-of-the-4th-renewpv-16th-european-kesterite-conference/ LOCATION:Tallinn\, Tallinn\, Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event-image_17-19-June-2026_updated.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260511T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260324T114815Z CREATED:20260304T103900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T114815Z UID:3502-1778486400-1778691600@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Outreach training for Photovoltaic Scientists – 2nd Edition DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/outreach-training-for-photovoltaic-scientists-2nd-edition/ LOCATION:Université du Luxembourg\, 30 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette\, Luxembourg\, Luxembourg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advertisement-pic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260423T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T125541Z CREATED:20260128T111804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T125541Z UID:3433-1776931200-1777050000@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Joint WG2+3+4+5 workshop “Interfaces in Emerging Chalcogenide Based Solar Cells” DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/joint-wg2345-workshop-interfaces-in-emerging-chalcogenide-based-solar-cells/ LOCATION:Otetelesanu Manor\, Strada Cãlugãreni 5\, Mãgurele\, 077126\, Romania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JointWS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260316T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260324T074223Z CREATED:20260116T140039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T074223Z UID:3395-1773648000-1774026000@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:X-Ray School @ HZB\, Berlin - X-Ray diffraction training exclusive for young ReNewPV scientists DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/x-ray-school-hzb-berlin-x-ray-diffraction-training-exclusive-for-young-renewpv-scientists/ LOCATION:Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)\, Berlin\, Germany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2-Detail-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260303T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260225T092439Z CREATED:20260225T092439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T092439Z UID:3466-1772544600-1772557200@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Online workshop - Masterclass on X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/online-workshop-masterclass-on-x-ray-absorption-spectroscopy-xas/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Meeting (Workshop/Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/webinar-2048x1266-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251127T123000 DTSTAMP:20251126T171054Z CREATED:20251126T170548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T171054Z UID:3358-1764237600-1764246600@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Online workshop - Functional layers for PV applications DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/online-workshop-functional-layers-for-pv-applications/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Meeting (Workshop/Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/online-RenewPV-workshop.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250922T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250926T170000 DTSTAMP:20251016T172044Z CREATED:20251016T171920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T172044Z UID:3297-1758528000-1758906000@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:RenewPV at EUPVSEC DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/renewpv-at-eupvsec/ LOCATION:Bilbao Exhibition Centre\, Spain END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250909T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250912T170000 DTSTAMP:20251016T174721Z CREATED:20250321T063650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T174721Z UID:3096-1757404800-1757696400@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:6th NEXTGEN International School & Workshop In collaboration with the RenewPV School DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/nextgen-next-generation-high-efficiency-photovoltaics-international-school-and-workshop/ LOCATION:CaixaForum Palma\, Plaça de Weyler\, 3\, Centre\, Palma\, Mallorca\, 07001\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/palma-mallorca-paradise-city-driveando.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250623T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250625T170000 DTSTAMP:20251027T151957Z CREATED:20250604T175633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T151957Z UID:3211-1750669200-1750870800@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:ReNewPV at MicroTherm 2025 DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/renewpv-at-microtherm-2025/ LOCATION:Łódź University of Technology\, Lodz\, Poland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Microtherm2025_picture.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250611T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250613T160000 DTSTAMP:20250725T093840Z CREATED:20250521T204929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T093840Z UID:3173-1749636000-1749830400@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:15th European Kesterite+ and 3rd ReNewPV Workshop DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/15th-european-kesterite-and-3rd-renewpv-workshop/ LOCATION:Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie\, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1\, Berlin\, 14109\, Germany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hzb-w-luftbild-2023-dl-018_new-b52109ba594f3f1534668e7a4049bdbb-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Schorr":MAILTO:susan.schorr@helmholtz-berlin.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250605T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250605T160000 DTSTAMP:20251016T170340Z CREATED:20250604T073121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T170340Z UID:3193-1749132000-1749139200@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Online Masterclass on Antimony Chalcogenides Deposition by PVD Techniques DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/online-masterclass-on-antimony-chalcogenides-deposition-by-pvd-techniques/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/webinar-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Rokas Kondrotas%2C Leader of WG3":MAILTO:rokas.kondrotas@ftmc.lt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250325T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T120000 DTSTAMP:20250524T153202Z CREATED:20250524T153202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T153202Z UID:3179-1742895000-1742990400@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:WG2 MEETING: LINKING FIRST PRINCIPLES MATERIALS MODELLING AND DEVICE SIMULATION APPROACHES DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/wg2-meeting-linking-first-principles-materials-modelling-and-device-simulation-approaches/ LOCATION:University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, Birmingham\, Midlands\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WG2-meeting.png ORGANIZER;CN="Keith McKenna":MAILTO:keith.mckenna@york.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250210T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250211T170000 DTSTAMP:20250901T130421Z CREATED:20240712T121030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T130421Z UID:2835-1739174400-1739293200@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Outreach training for Photovoltaic Scientists DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/outreach-is-for-everyone/ LOCATION:University of Luxembourg\, Batiment de Science building\, Campus Limpertsberg\, 162a\, avenue de la Faïencerie\, L-1511\, Luxembourg\, Luxembourg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Outreach-is-for-Everyone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240912T170000 DTSTAMP:20240415T194827Z CREATED:20240415T194753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T194827Z UID:2683-1725872400-1726160400@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics International School and Workshop (NEXTGEN 2024) DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/next-generation-high-efficiency-photovoltaics-international-school-and-workshop-nextgen-2024/ LOCATION:Caixa Forum Palma\, Caixa Forum Palma\, Palma de Mallorca\, 07001\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/palma-mallorca-paradise-city-driveando.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240626T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240628T170000 DTSTAMP:20241107T094654Z CREATED:20240415T193211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T094654Z UID:2675-1719392400-1719594000@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:14th Kesterite + RenewPV workshop DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/14th-kesterite-renewpv-workshop/ LOCATION:Università di Verona\, University of Verona - Silos di Ponente\, Verona\, 37129\, Italy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/verona1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240425T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240425T170000 DTSTAMP:20240417T152213Z CREATED:20240416T074145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T152213Z UID:2698-1714035600-1714064400@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Joint WG3 and WG4 workshop on emerging chalcogenide technologies DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/joint-wg3-and-wg4-workshop-on-emerging-chalcogenide-technologies/ LOCATION:Czech Technical University in Prague\, Technická 2\, 160 00\, Praha 6-Dejvice\, 160 00\, Czech Republic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Resim1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Technical University in Prague":MAILTO:rezekboh@fel.cvut.cz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240118T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240118T180000 DTSTAMP:20240228T091415Z CREATED:20240215T064146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T091415Z UID:2559-1705579200-1705600800@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Save the date - virtual symposium - Quantum Dots for Solution-processed Devices DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/save-the-date-virtual-symposium-quantum-dots-for-solution-processed-devices/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/QD_Symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914 DTSTAMP:20240229T111853Z CREATED:20240229T105711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T111853Z UID:2617-1694476800-1694649599@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:Joint WG2+5 Meeting at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin\, Lise-Meitner Campus\, Wannsee\, Berlin\, 12-13 September DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/joint-wg25-meeting-at-helmholtz-zentrum-berlin-lise-meitner-campus-wannsee-berlin-12-13-september/ LOCATION:Helmholtz-Zentrum\, Berlin\, Germany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/top-view-business-team-workspace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230627T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230627T170000 DTSTAMP:20240229T111940Z CREATED:20240229T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T111940Z UID:2626-1687856400-1687885200@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:1st Cypriot PV Workshop DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/1st-cypriot-pv-workshop/ LOCATION:University of Cyprus\, Nicosia\, Cyprus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/workshop.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617 DTSTAMP:20240229T112012Z CREATED:20240229T110237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T112012Z UID:2620-1686787200-1686959999@renewpv.eu SUMMARY:1st International emerging photovoltaics workshop on the 15-16 June in Tallinn - take part via online streaming DESCRIPTION:From September 8-10 2026\, the 7th Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics (NEXTGEN) International School and Workshop took place at CaixaForum in Palma\, Mallorca\, as part of our RenewPV School. Organization was a joint effort with IREC. \nThe Master class series brought together leading researchers from across Europe as well as industry experts from Avancis GmbH\, CTF Solar GmbH and Sunplugged to explore advanced thin-film photovoltaic technologies\, including chalcogenides and perovskites\, from material characterization and device analysis to application in buildings and space. \nBetween classes\, participants followed a packed programm on chalcogenide technologies\, materials and device modelling\, charge transfer layers\, and autonomous/AI-driven materials research and European collaborative projects\, alongside a lively poster session featuring 13 contributions of early-career researchers across Europe. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant reflection on the workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participating in NEXTGEN 2026 in Palma de Mallorca was a highly valuable experience. As a first-year PhD student\, I had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in photovoltaic research and meet researchers from both academia and industry. One of the aspects I found most interesting was the connection between scientific research and the challenges associated with real-world photovoltaic applications. The discussions helped me appreciate that developing a promising solar cell technology involves not only improving its performance under laboratory conditions but also understanding how it can operate effectively in practical applications. It was also inspiring to meet people who share similar research interests while approaching the same topics from a wide range of perspectives. I also had the opportunity to give an oral presentation on my research. Presenting my work during the first year of my PhD was both exciting and formative. The questions\, feedback and discussions that followed encouraged me to consider my research from new perspectives and helped me identify aspects that could be investigated further. Beyond the scientific programme\, NEXTGEN 2026 provided a welcoming environment for exchanging ideas and building connections with researchers at different stages of their careers. I would like to thank IREC for organising such an engaging event. I am also grateful to my colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials at TalTech and to the ReNewPV COST Action for their valuable support throughout this work and for making my participation in the event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Rocchina Palmieri PhD Student\, Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials\, TalTech URL:https://renewpv.eu/event/1st-international-emerging-photovoltaics-workshop-on-the-15-16-june-in-tallinn-take-part-via-online-streaming/ LOCATION:Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel\, Talinn\, Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://renewpv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/solar-panel-icon-renewable-energy-symbol.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR