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The Solar Energy Society

15th Photovoltaic Science, Applications & Technology Conference

PVSAT-15 United Kingdom National Section of the International Solar Energy Society (UK-ISES) Conference C101

University of Warwick

Scarman Training and Conference Centre, Lakeside Village, Scarman Road, Coventry CV4 7SH, UK

Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th April 2019

PROGRAMME

MAIN SPONSORS

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

AWARDS SPONSORS

The Solar Energy Society UK-ISES

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SUPPORTERS

EXHIBITORS

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PVSAT-15 INVITED SPEAKERS

Dr Timothy J Silverman is a staff scientist at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory and a visiting academic at Loughborough University. Since 2011 he has studied performance and reliability in photovoltaic modules and systems using computational modelling and simulation, indoor and outdoor testing, and failure analysis in the laboratory and in the field.

Prof Yanfa Yan is a Professor and an Ohio Research Scholar Endowed Chair for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Toledo (UT). His research interests include theory of defect physics and electronic properties in semiconductors, materials synthesis and thin film solar cell fabrication and nanoscale characterization of thin film solar cell materials.

Dr Ross Hatton is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom (UK) and holder of a UK EPSRC Early Career fellowship. He was awarded a five-year Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship in 2007. He has interest in the use of nano-structured materials in emerging thin film photovoltaics including carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles and nanostructured metal films and sustainable electrodes for organic and perovskite photovoltaics.

Dr Rachel Evans is a University Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. Rachel’s research is focused on the design of photo-responsive soft materials for luminescent solar devices, stimuli-responsive systems and organic photovoltaics. Rachel is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Dr Sam Stranks is a Royal Society University Research Fellow in the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, whose research is focused on emerging solar and light emitting technologies. He completed his PhD at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, followed by a Marie Curie Fellowship at MIT. In 2018 he received the Henry Moseley Medal and Prize from the Institute of Physics for his pioneering work on halide perovskite optoelectronics.

Phil Hollis is a technology manager at the Centre for Process Innovation's printable electronics centre. A graduate in applied physics and electronics, he has over 40 years of experience in semiconductor device technology in large and small organisations.

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WEDNESDAY 10 April 11:00 Opening Session, Tiered Lecture Theatre; Chair: Alex Cole, Centre for Process Innovation Welcome Prof Pam Thomas, Pro-Vice-

Chancellor (Research) Welcome to Warwick University

Alex Cole Centre for Process Innovation

Conference Chair welcome

Rolf Crook University of Leeds

Programme Chair welcome

Invited Ross Hatton University of Warwick

Transparent electrodes for emerging thin film photovoltaics

Invited Timothy J Silverman NREL, USA

Failure and performance of PV modules in use

Exhibitors Exhibitor Introductions Posters Flash presentations for

Poster Session A

12:45 Lunch, Main Restaurant

13:45 Poster Session A, The Courtyard Chair: Steve Ransome, SRCL

14:45 Session 1, Tiered Lecture Theatre Chair: Stuart Irvine, Swansea University

Contributory Jim Sites Colorado State University, USA

Device structure of high-efficiency thin-film CdTe solar cells

Giray Kartopu Swansea University

All laser processed CdTe monolithic mini-modules deposited by MOCVD

Piers Barnes Imperial College London

The device physics of perovskite solar cells

Heather Yates University of Salford

Inverted planar perovskite solar cells based on FTO/NiO interfaces

Brian Saunders University of Manchester

Using swellable polymer particles to control the morphology and optoelectronic properties of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites

16:00 Break, The Courtyard

16:30 Session 2, Tiered Lecture Theatre Chair: Nigel Mason, PV Consulting

Contributory Diane Palmer Loughborough University

Typical meteorological year versus on-site measurements for site selection

Tudur David Bangor University

Outdoor monitoring of large area OPV modules

Dinesha Dabera University of Warwick

An electrode design rule for high performance bulk-heterojunction organic photovoltaics

Stephen Nwankwo Northumbria University

Substrate type dependent properties of sub-micron SnS thin films

Huw Shiel University of Liverpool

Band alignment measurements of Sb2Se3 solar cells using HAXPES

17:45 Time to check-in at your accommodation

19:30 Welcome Reception and Dinner, Scarman Centre, University of Warwick

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THURSDAY 11 April 09:00 Session 3, Tiered Lecture Theatre Chair: Tasmiat Rahman, University of Southampton

Invited Phil Hollis Centre for Process Innovation

Building and integrating PV modules for an unmanned air satellite

Contributory Andrew Clayton Swansea University

Development of chemical vapour deposition fabrication of perovskites for photovoltaics

Jon Major University of Liverpool

Development of close space sublimation deposited antimony selenide solar cells

Peter Holliman Swansea University

Surface engineering dye solar cell devices by self-assembly

10:15 Break, The Courtyard

11:00 Session 4, Tiered Lecture Theatre Chair: Stuart Boden, University of Southampton

Contributory Arthur Connell Swansea University

Low cost, scalable, hole transport materials with improved solubility in green solvents for photovoltaic devices

Cecile Charbonneau Swansea University

Low-carbon processing and surface modification of TiO2 electron transport layer in application to 3rd generation photovoltaics

Edris Khorani University of Southampton

Boron-doped silicon growth via Hotwire CVD towards emitter formation for interdigitated back-contact silicon solar cells

Nikoleta Kyranaki Loughborough University

Investigation of moisture ingress and egress in PV laminates

Posters Flash presentations for Poster Session B

12:15 Lunch, Main Restaurant

13:15 Poster Session B, The Courtyard Chair: Rolf Crook, University of Leeds

14:15 Session 5, Tiered Lecture Theatre Chair: Diane Palmer, Loughborough University

Invited Samuel Stranks University of Cambridge

Imaging defects in halide perovskite solar cells

Contributory George Koutsourakis National Physical Laboratory

In situ metrology for degradation studies of perovskite solar cells

Dena Pourjafari CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico

Feasibility study of economics, facilities and skills for production of printed photovoltaics utilising resources available in Merida Mexico

Adrian Pugsley University of Ulster

SolaFin2Go field trials in Sub-Saharan Africa: Off-grid village electrification and hot water supply

15:30 Break, The Courtyard

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16:00 Discussion Session, Tiered Lecture Theatre; Chair: Nicola Pearsall, Northumbria University Invited Steve Ransome

SRCL Kingston on Thames, UK

16 years of PV progress since PVSAT-1

Open Discussion All Delegates

What is the future of PV? A look forward to the next 16 years of PV innovation

Panel members: Rachel Evans, University of Cambridge Ross Hatton, University of Warwick Stuart Irvine, Swansea University Steve Ransome, SRCL Tim Silverman, NREL

17.30 Close of Day 19.30 RECEPTION and CONFERENCE AWARDS DINNER,

Lakeview Restaurant 1, Scarman Centre, University of Warwick

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FRIDAY 12 April

09:00 Session 6, Tiered Lecture Theatre; Chair: Heather Yates, Salford University

Invited Rachel Evans University of Cambridge

Materials engineering of spectral converters for luminescent solar devices

Contributory Helder Anizelli Bangor University, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil

Stability tests of MAIPbCl2 thin films under sunlight: Effects of encapsulation, optical filters and luminescence downshifting materials

Ochai Oklobia Swansea University

Developing an effective activation process for ZnTe:As back contact for CdTe solar cells

Ralph Hall Swansea University

Near-IR transparent back contact for CdTe thin film photovoltaics

10:15 Break, The Courtyard

11:00 Session 7, Tiered Lecture Theatre Chair: Ross Hatton, University of Warwick

Invited Yanfa Yan University of Toledo

Understanding of CdTe thin-film solar cells

Contributory Muhamad Mokhtar University of Manchester

Decoupling structure and composition for CH3NH3PbIxBr3-x films using combined 1- and 2-step deposition

Jack Tyson University of Southampton

Optical simulation of heterogeneous black silicon surfaces using geometric randomisation and unit-cell based averaging

Joseph Gibbons Heriot-Watt University

Investigating the thermophotonic approach to radiative solar cell cooling

12:15 Closing Remarks

12:30 Lunch, Main Restaurant

13:30 Conference Close

POSTER SESSION A

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Wednesday 10 April 13.45 – 14.45; The Courtyard Chair: Steve Ransome, SRCL Ref. No Paper Title Authors Affiliation

A1-1 Flame assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition NiO hole transport layers for perovskite cells

Heather M. Yates, John L. Hodgkinson, Simone.M.P. Meroni, David Richards, Dimitrios Raptis and Trystan M. Watson

University of Salford

A1-2 Development of next-generation electrodeposited solar cells with p-type window layer

A. E. Alam, A. A. Ojo, J. B. Jasisnski and I. M. Dharmadasa

Sheffield Hallam University

A1-3 Synthesis and characterisation of SnS thin films for photovoltaic applications

Ghadah AlZaidy, Kevin Chung-Che Huaung, Ioannis Zeimpekis, Katrina Morgan, Chris Craig, Ed Weatherby and Daniel W. Hewak

University of Southampton

A1-4 Transparent metal electrodes for organic solar cells using an efficient lift-off process

Silvia Varagnolo and Ross A. Hatton

University of Warwick

A1-5 Post-deposition annealing effects on antimony selenide based solar cells

N. Ahmad, Y. Qu, G. Zoppi, N. S. Beattie and V. Barrioz

Northumbria University

A1-6 Effect of dust formation on PV module’s performance in Nigeria: A preliminary study

Y. N. Chanchangi, A. Ghosh, T. K. Mallick, S. Sundaram

University of Exeter

A1-7 Resilient minigrids using PV and biofuels R Crook, T Green, AR Ross, P Aristidou, J Lovett

University of Leeds

A1-8 Uncertainty in calibration and characterisation of pyranometers

Francesco Mariottini, Thomas R. Betts

Loughborough University

A1-9 Stabilising transparent copper film electrodes using a hybrid organic-inorganic nucleation layer

P. Bellchambers, M. Walker, S. Huband, A. Dirvanauskas and R. A. Hatton

University of Warwick

A1-10 Dramatically improving the stability of transparent silver electrodes for high performance organic photovoltaics using a molecular monolayer

Jaemin Lee and Ross A. Hatton

University of Warwick

POSTER SESSION B

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Thursday 11 April 13.15 – 14.15; The Courtyard Chair: Rolf Crook, University of Leeds

Ref. No Paper Title Authors Affiliation B2-1 Wavelength and angle-resolved

scattering measurements of textured silicon solar cells

Tudor E. Scheul, Edris Khorani, Tasmiat Rahman and Stuart A. Boden

University of Southampton

B2-2 Automated lifetime analysis of multiple perovskite and dye solar cell devices

Leo Furnell, Rosie Anthony, Arthur Connell, Eurig Jones, Christopher Kershaw, Diana Mezarojas, Peter J. Holliman

Swansea University

B2-3 Accelerated ageing of photovoltaic modules

A.W. Gebregiorgis, T.R. Betts Loughborough University

B2-4 CdTe solar cells on flexible ultra-thin glass substrates produced by MOCVD: bending test, residual stress and PV performance

A.C. Teloeken, D.A. Lamb, M.A. Baker, R. Grilli and S.J.C. Irvine

Swansea University

B2-5 GeSe properties for thin film photovoltaics

M.J. Smiles, P. A. E. Murgatroyd, J. E. N. Swallow, H. Shiel, L. A. H. Jones, T. J. Featherstone, J. Araria, C. N. Savory, D. O. Scanlon, V. R. Dhanak, J. D. Major and T. D. Veal

University of Liverpool

B2-6 Copper substrate electrode for efficient thick-film top-illuminated organic photovoltaics

H. Jessica Pereira and Ross A. Hatton

University of Warwick

B2-7 The curious case of CsSnI3 perovskite deposited on copper(I) thiocyanate hole transport layer

Anjana Wijesekara, Silvia Varagnolo, Kenneth P. Marshall and Ross A. Hatton

University of Warwick

B2-8 Design and analysis of a low cost IoT data logging system for solar PV monitoring

Shuvangkar Shuvo, Mainul Hossain, Ziaur Rahman Khan, Huw Jones, Rohan Gadhoke, Avichal Gupta, William MacLeod, Tasmiat Rahman, Stuart A. Boden, Md. Mahmud-Ul-Tarik Chowdhury

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

B2-9 Bunched silicon nanowires for enhanced light trapping in solar cells

Quazi Rushnan Islam, Jack Tyson, Sharnali Islam, Tasmiat Rahman, Stuart A. Boden and Mainul Hossain

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

B2-10 Estimating the capacity of solar farms from satellite imagery

Eloisa Paver, Owen Huxley, Jamie Taylor, Alastair Buckley

University of Sheffield

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DELEGATE LIST

(as registered by 2 April 2019)

Al Sherhri Addulaziz, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, Saudi Arabia Nik Ahmad Aizuddeen, Northumbria University Ghadah Al Zaidy, University of Southampton Ashfaque Alam, Sheffield Hallam University Helder Anzinelli, State University of Londrina, Brazil / Bangor University Russell Bailey, Pro-Lite Technology Ltd Jenny Baker, SPECIFIC, Swansea University Piers Barnes, Imperial College London Philip Bellchambers, University of Warwick Tom Betts, Loughborough University Elaine Blackwood, Photonic Solutions Ltd Martin Bliss, Loughborough University Stuart Boden, University of Southampton Yusuf Chanchangi, University of Exeter Cecile Charbonneau, Swansea University Harleen Chima, PI-KEM Ltd Andy Clayton, Swansea University Alex Cole, Centre for Process Innovation Limited Christina Collier, Pro-Lite Technology Ltd Arthur Connell, Swansea University Rolf Crook, University of Leeds Dinesha Dabera, University of Warwick Tudur David, Bangor University Rachel Evans, University of Cambridge Peter Flewitt, The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Leo Furnell, Swansea University Ashenafi Gebregiorgis, Loughborough University Joseph Gibbons, Heriot-Watt University Tim Hall, Bentham Instruments Ralph Hall, Swansea University Ross Hatton, University of Warwick Keith Heasman, University of Surrey John Hodgkinson, Nippon Sheet Glass Peter Holliman, Swansea University Phil Hollis, Centre for Process Innovation Limited Michael Hutchins, The Solar Energy Society (UK-ISES) Stuart Irvine, Swansea University Robert Jagt, University of Cambridge Giray Kartopu, Swansea University Serena Kerrigan, MKS Newport

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Edris Khorani, University of Southampton George Kousourakis, National Physical Laboratory Nikoleta Kyranaki, Loughborough University Jaemin Lee, University of Warwick Leslie Lyons, Bentham Instruments Jon Major, University of Liverpool Francesco Mariottini, Loughborough University Alexander Martin, University of Warwick Nigel Mason, PV Consulting Ltd Stephen Nwankwo, Northumbria University Ochai Oklobia, Swansea University Diane Palmer, Loughborough University Eloisa Paver, University of Sheffield Nicola Pearsall, Northumbria University Harriotte Pereira, University of Warwick Dena Pourjafari, CINVESTAV-IPN, Swansea University Adrian Pugsley, University of Ulster Tas Raminat, University of Southampton Steve Ransome, SRCL Jon Richardson, MKS Newport Colin Rouse, PI-KEM Ltd Brian Saunders, University of Manchester Tudor Scheul, University of Southampton Huw Shiel, University of Liverpool Sam Shranks, University of Cambridge Timothy Silverman, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), USA Jim Sites, Colorado State University Matthew Smiles, University of Liverpool Ana Caroline Teloeken, Swansea University Jack Tyson, University of Southampton Silvia Varagnolo, University of Warwick Karolina Ward, Photonic Solutions Ltd Trystan Watson, SPECIFIC, Swansea University Lumbini Wijesekara, University of Warwick Yanfa Yan, University of Toledo, USA Heather Yates, University of Salford Muhamad Zulhasif Bin Mokhtar, University of Manchester

OVERVIEW

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 09:00

09:00 Session 3 09:00 Session 6

09:15 09:15 09:15 09:30 09:30 09:30 09:45 09:45 09:45 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:15 10:15

Break 10:15

Break 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:45 11:00

Opening Session

11:00 Session 4 11:00 Session 7 11:15 11:15 11:15 11:30 11:30 11:30 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:15 12:15 Lunch 12:15 Closing remarks 12:30 12:30 12:30

Lunch 12:45

Lunch 12:45 12:45

13:00 13:00 13:00 13:15 13:15 Poster Session B 13:15 13:30 13:30 13:30 Conference close 13:45

Poster Session A 13:45 13:45

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14:15 14:15 Session 5 14:30 14:30 14:45

Session 1

14:45 15:00 15:00 15:15 15:15 15:30 15:30 Break 15:45 15:45 16:00 Break 16:00 Discussion 16:15 16:15 16:30

Session 2

16:30 16:45 16:45 17:00 17:00 17:15 17:15 17:30 17:30 17:45

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18:45 18:45 19:00 19:00

19:15 19:15 19:30 Welcome Reception 19:30 Conference Awards 19:45 Dinner 19:45 Dinner 20:00

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For further information and exhibitor and conference registration, contact:

The Secretariat (UK-ISES), PO Box 489, Abingdon, OX14 4WY Tel: 0044 (0)7760 163559; Email: info@uk-ises.org

www.pvsat.org.uk www.uk-ises.org

Early Bird Registration Deadline : Friday 15 March 2019