ISOS 16 | International Summit on Organic and Hybrid Photovoltaics Stability
We will be hosting the 16th edition of the International Summit on Organic and Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cell Stability (ISOS 16) organized by EnergyVille and research institute imo-imomec (imec and UHasselt).
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The International Summit on Organic and Hybrid Photovoltaics Stability (ISOS) centers on the critical theme of enhancing the long-term and operational stability of organic and hybrid perovskite solar cells. These emerging photovoltaic technologies are celebrated for their high efficiency and low-cost potential. Commercial uptake is however limited due to lack of understanding and mitigating degradation mechanisms driven by exposure to harsh outdoor real-life working conditions.
Since 2008, this conference has united global experts to address the degradation challenges these solar cells face due to environmental factors like moisture, heat, and light, as well as intrinsic material limitations, which hinder their commercial viability despite lab successes. By exploring standardized testing protocols, innovative materials, and advanced device engineering, ISOS aims to balance efficiency with durability. In this way, the community tries to ensure these promising renewable energy solutions can withstand real-world conditions over time. This will result in further reducing the levelized cost of electricity and thus advancing the practical adoption of these new emerging organic and hybrid photovoltaic solutions.
Conference objectives
- Community building: The conference brings together experts from academia and industry to exchange ideas, share research findings, and build a global community focused on improving the longevity and reliability of emerging organic, hybrid, and perovskite photovoltaic technologies.
- Promoting understanding of stability issues: The conference deepens the understanding of degradation mechanisms and stability challenges in these novel solar cells, addressing both intrinsic material properties and extrinsic environmental factors.
- Developing standardized protocols: A major goal is to establish consensus testing protocols (effectively reported already as the ISOS protocols) for assessing the stability and lifetime of organic and hybrid solar cells, enabling consistent comparisons across labs, using a.o. international round robin studies) and accelerating progress toward commercialization.
- Advancing practical applications: By tackling the primary bottleneck of durability, the conference seeks to support the development of novel commercially viable solar technologies.
- Exploring innovative solutions: It provides a platform to discuss cutting-edge research on materials, device architectures, and protective strategies to mitigate degradation and enhance stability.
Scientific committee
- Mark Khenkin, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin
- Monica Lira-Cantu, ICN2
- Vida Engman, SDU
- Nikoleta Kyranaki, imec and Hasselt University (imo-imomec)
- Riikka Suhonen, VTT
- Michael Owen-Bellini, NREL
- Koen Vandewal, Hasselt University (imo-imomec)
- Quin Luo, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics
- Kristelle Bougot, IPVF
- Laurence Lutsen, imec and Hasselt University (imo-imomec)
This year’s summit will explore the latest advances in solar cell stability and commercialization, with a focus on cutting-edge materials and applications.
Program highlights:
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Degradation Pathways in Perovskite Solar Cells: Examining how additive engineering and in-situ characterization techniques help understand and mitigate degradation.
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Stability of Organic Solar Cells: A comparative look at indoor and outdoor testing of high-performance, scalable organic solar cells and modules.
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Perovskite Performance in Space Conditions: Investigating how perovskite solar cells perform under concentrated sunlight, with implications for space applications.
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Toward Commercial Tandem Cells: An overview of CEA’s strategies to enhance the long-term stability of silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells as they move closer to market readiness.
The program also includes interactive round tables for in-depth discussions and guided lab visits at EnergyVille, offering participants a first-hand look at ongoing research and advanced testing facilities.
More info will follow soon.
© Thor Park
Address
Thor Central
André Dumontlaan 67
3600 Genk
BELGIUM
Parking
The parking space is available near the venue.
Accommodation
The venue is located nearby the city center of Genk, which offers a variety of beautiful accommodations. Participants will receive a discount code for Hotel Ecu when registering for the conference.
© Different Hotels
Registration fees
Registration to ISOS-16 includes
- Access to the plenary room
- Access to poster & exhibition & coffee break area for the three days of the Summit
- Morning and afternoon coffee break
- Lunch during the three days of the Summit
- Standing dinner on Tuesday evening, during the poster session
- Visit to the labs of EnergyVille
Call for Abstracts
We invite you to submit your abstract for oral and/or poster presentation at ISOS-16.
Deadline: 31 May 2025
Submit your abstract online here.
Please ensure all fields are fully completed.
You will receive an email confirmation of a successful or incomplete submission. Should you not receive this email, please check your spam folder. If not received in 24 hours, please notify us at ISOS16-25@laurea.be.
Questions? Contact us at
Aranzazu.Aguirre@imec.be or ISOS16-25@laurea.be
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