BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PEARL PV - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PEARL PV X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PEARL PV REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220308T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220311T235900 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20211123T172124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T114909Z UID:1726-1646730000-1647043140@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Training School on "Potential of monitoring tools and advanced operation and maintenance practice for security and predictability of PV performance" DESCRIPTION:PEARL PV’s Training School on the Potential of monitoring tools and advanced operation and maintenance practice for security and predictability of PV performance \ntook place at the University of Twente\, Enschede\, The Netherlands\, from 08 to 11 March 2022. The intention was to discuss how the analysis of data on actual long-term monitored performance\, defects and failures in photovoltaic (PV) systems allows to quantitatively determine the absolute effects of nominal component characteristics\, key system design\, installation\, operation\, maintenance practices on efficiency\, reliability and durability of solar PV energy systems as well as their forecasting. The discussion also included the use of various (including future) products which will enable PV system owners (residential and utility-scale) to control the quality of their PV systems. In 3.5 days of expert lectures\, exercises and excursions\, trainees gained an understanding of the potential of monitoring tools and advanced operation and maintenance practice for security and predictability of PV performance. The participants learnt about monitoring tools\, defects and failures in PV systems and maintenance practice from PEARL PV Working Group members and external experts. \nTraining School Schedule: Please see here for the final schedule of this Training School: PEARL Training School4_Twente 2022_Schedule of Events 07032022 \nAll presentations of the Training School can be downloaded here: AllPresentationsPEARLPVTrainingSchoolMarch2022 \nParticipants: PhD candidates\, post-doctoral researchers\, R&D personnel. Please note that the Training School will be offered to 40 participants at a maximum. Preference will be given to participants from COST Member Inclusiveness Target Countries (see https://www.cost.eu/who-we-are/members/ for information on ITCs). \nVenue: The training school will take place at the University of Twente in Enschede\, the Netherlands. Travel information and maps can be accessed here: Contact | Route & campus map | Home (EN) (utwente.nl)  Information about public transport in the Netherlands\, such as bus and train schedules\, can be accessed by this website: https://9292.nl/. While the dates of the Training School will be approaching\, details about the specific meeting space at University of Twente as well as routing on campus will be provided here: Training School – Route17022022. \nImportant note on COVID-19: At present\, the Training School has been categorized as an educational activity\, for which reason it will be held as a physical gathering with online access\, that is to say as a so-called hybrid-physical event. According to the recent announcement by the Government of the Netherlands about the covid-19 regulations\, on Friday 25 February many requirements will be lifted. For the full message\, which covers many topics please visit this website: 3 steps to reopen the Netherlands | News item | Government.nl  Coronavirus measures in brief are all available in English: Coronavirus measures in brief | Coronavirus COVID-19 | Government.nl\nFurthermore the situation regarding COVID-19 in the Netherlands is reported on a daily basis on this website: Coronavirus Dashboard | COVID-19 | Government.nl \nOfficial invitation required: As usual\, but in particular\, in this period with COVID-19\, this COST event can only be attended by means of an official invitation from the Grant Holder of this Action. Trainees appointed by a Dutch organization who register after 31 January 2022\, should contact Ms. Bianca Dibbelink at b.j.dibbelink@utwente.nl for late registration. Due to limited seats during the Training School\, your participation should be officially confirmed by her by email. \nImportant notice: Due to a recent change of the COST Regulations for Local Organizers of meetings and events\, the Local Organizer must offer lunches and dinners on the basis of the Daily Allowance which registered participants will receive\, meaning that participants will be kindly asked to purchase their own lunches and dinners. \nAccommodation information\nRecommended hotels on or near UT’s campus are U ParkHotel\, or De Broeierd. For UParkHotel it is recommended to mention that you attend this Training School in order to get access to a limited block of rooms. If you prefer to stay in the City of Enschede\, then InterCityHotel Enschede or The Residence are great options in the vicinity of public transport. There’s also plenty other accommodations in Enschede and/or Hengelo (OV). You can easily find and book your hotel through Booking.com \nContact persons regarding the content of the Training School:\nTraining School Manager: Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs\nTraining School Manager: Dr. Cedric Caruana at cedric.caruana@um.edu.mt\n \nLocal organizers:\nMs. Saskia Groenendijk / University of Twente at s.m.groenendijk@utwente.nl\nDr. Eli Shirazi / University of Twente at e.shirazi@utwente.nl\nProf. Dr. Wilfried Van Sark/ University of Utrecht\, Copernicus Institute at w.g.j.h.m.vansark@uu.nl\nProf. Dr. Jeffrey Kettle / University of Glasgow\, at jeff.kettle@glasgow.ac.uk\nProf. Dr. Angele Reinders / University of Twente at a.h.m.e.reinders@utwente.nl \nGrant Holder of this Action:\nPeter Jansen / University of Twente at p.jansen@utwente.nl. \n\nThe application procedure for external Trainees closed on 31 January 2022\, see below for more information. \nRegistration procedure for external Trainees:\nApplication opens: 20.12.2021\nApplication closes: 31.01.2022  \nApplication: Each applicant should send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents: \n\nA cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant name and affiliation\, previous PV projects\, involvement in activities relevant to the PEARL-PV project\, motivation and benefits for Training School participation\, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.\nThe applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.\n\nAND to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu. This registration comprises setting up his/her e-COST profile and adding his/her bank details. \nSelection procedure of trainees: The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Manager. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST. \nAnnouncement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: 20.01.2022 \nOfficial invitations by e-COST to participate in the Training School can be expected in the first two weeks of February 2022 \nThe applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: \n\nMotivation of the applicant to participate to Training School\, Weight 40 %\nPlan to disseminate Training School topics\, Weight 40 %\nQuality of PV projects / experience\, involvement in PEARL PV activities\, Weight 20 %\n\nOnly applicants who have registered in e-COST\, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement\, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below. \nRegistration costs: Free of charge; the Training School Management will therefore apply a selection procedure of trainees. \nOther costs: Travel\, accommodation and insurances. Other costs apart from registration costs have to be paid by the trainee him/herself. \nReimbursement: 20 trainees from the total number of accepted applicants will be eligible to receive a reimbursement of 500 Euro per trainee. Note that trainees are only eligible for reimbursement if they have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST (to be expected in February 2022). \nSpecific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action: \n1)  Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum \n2)  Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School.  The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel\, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee. \n3)  Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile. \n4)  Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:\nTrainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by\, or affiliated to\, an institution\, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research. \nTrainees eligible for reimbursement:\n1)     Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member\, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states\n2)     Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations. \n Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:\n1)     Trainees from COST Partner Members.\n2)     Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved IO\, EU Commission\, Bodies\, Offices and Agencies.\n4)     Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible. URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/training-school-on-potential-of-monitoring-tools-and-advanced-operation-and-maintenance-practice-for-security-and-predictability-of-pv-performance/ LOCATION:University of Twente\, Enschede\, the Netherlands\, Enschede\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T143000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20211123T171732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T115408Z UID:1720-1645527600-1645540200@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online PEARL PV Workshop WG3: Modelling of PV Potential and Performance DESCRIPTION:This will be a PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5\, to be held in the winter of 2021-2022. This workshop will be organized in the framework of WG3 on PV Simulation of COST Action PEARL PV by Prof.dr. Nicola Pearsall (Northumbria University\, UK)\, Prof. dr. João Serra (University of Lisbon\, Portugal)\, and other colleagues\, on the topic of “Modelling of PV Potential and Performance” on 22 February 2022 from 10:00h till 13:30h CET. \nThis on-line meeting will focus on the work of early career researchers over a range of modelling approaches and applications – from assessment of PV potential to understanding PV performance in field. \nThe final program of this online workshop is available here: WG3 online workshop programme Feb 2022 \nRegistration will take place by e-COST after which a Zoom link will be supplied to registered participants shortly before the event will take place: . \nIf you are not a member yet of COST Action PEARL PV\, then please contact the chair or co-chairs of this event to indicate your interest in participation. Subsequently you will be registered in e-COST. \nChair of this online workshop:\nProf.dr. Nicola Pearsall (Northumbria University\, UK)\, e-mail: nicola.pearsall@northumbria.ac.uk \nCo-Chairs:\nProf. dr. João Serra (University of Lisbon\, Portugal)\, e-mail: jmserra@fc.ul.pt URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-pearl-pv-workshop-wg3-title/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220119T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20211123T171441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T114935Z UID:1717-1642597200-1642611600@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online PEARL PV Workshop WG4: Photovoltaic Systems in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:This will be a PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5\, to be held in the winter of 2021-2022. This workshop will be organized in the framework of WG4 on PV in the Built Environment of COST Action PEARL PV by dr. Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos (Transilvania University of Brasov\, Romania) and other colleagues\, on Wednesday 19 January 2022 from 12:00h till 16:00h CET. \nThe final program of this online workshop is available here: COST Action PEARL PV WG4 Workshop – 19012022 – Photovoltaic systems in the built environment – finalprogram \nSome of the presentations are available below\, please click on the blue titles to download them. \n\n\n\nTime\nItem/Title\nPresenter\n\n\n12:00\nIntroduction of WG4 and opening of the workshop\nBogdan-Gabriel Burduhos \n(Transilvania Univ. of Brașov\, RO)\n\n\n12:10\nUrban solar potential assessment for onboard solar in electric vehicles\nDavid Pera \n(University of Lisbon\, PT)\n\n\n12:30\nInnovative microgrid control based on 1s-resolution PV information\nRadu Plămânescu \n(Politehnica University of Bucharest\, RO)\n\n\n12:50\nOutdoor performance analysis of five photovoltaic modules of different technologies in Palaiseau\, France\nMoira I. Torres Aguilar \n(École Polytechnique\, FR)\n\n\n13:10\nSolar tracking systems for strings of photovoltaic modules\nMacedon-Dumitru Moldovan \n(Transilvania Univ. of Brașov\, RO)\n\n\n13:30\nSolar energy in Nordic built environments: Opportunities\, challenges and barriers\nGabriele Lobacarro \n(Norwegian University of Science and Technology\, NO)\n\n\n—————————-Break—————————–\n\n\n14:10\nApplication of thin-film Cu(In\,Ga)Se2 modules in PV roads. Feasibility testing and pilot production within Rolling Solar\nAldo Kingma \n(TNO Innovation for Life\, NL)\n\n\n14:30\nEstimating clear-sky PV electricity production without exogenous data\nStefani Peratikou \n(Cyprus University of Technology\, CY)\n\n\n14:50\nElectricity-powered charging stations with renewable energy\nFilip Cârlea \n(Center for the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency\, RO)\n\n\n15:10\nEffect of the environment on the PV performance\nJoão-Gabriel Bessa \n(University of Jaén\, ES)\n\n\n15:30\nTBC\nRobert Blaga \n(West University of Timisoara\, RO)\n\n\n15:50\nSummary and closing\nBogdan-Gabriel Burduhos \n(Transilvania Univ. of Brașov\, RO)\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration will take place by e-COST after which the event will take place the BBB platform. \nIf you are not a member yet of COST Action PEARL PV\, then please contact the chair of this event to indicate your interest in participation. Subsequently you will be registered in e-COST. \nChair of this online workshop:\nDr. Bogdan Gabriel Burduhos\, Transilvania University of Brasov\, Romania\, e-mail: bogdan.burduhos@unitbv.ro URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-pearl-pv-workshop-wg2-title/ LOCATION:Transilvania University of Brașov\, str. Institutului no. 10\, Brașov\, 500484\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211215T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211215T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20211123T171022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T114514Z UID:1711-1639564200-1639575000@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online PEARL PV Workshop WG2: Early Career Forum on Photovoltaic Module and System Reliability DESCRIPTION:This will be a PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5\, to be held in the winter of 2021-2022. This workshop will be organized in the framework of WG2 on Reliability and Durability of PV of COST Action PEARL PV by Dr. Jeff Kettle of James Watt School of Engineering\, University of Glasgow\, Scotland\, UK\, and other colleagues\, on the topic of “Early Career Forum on Photovoltaic Module and System Reliability” on Wednesday 15 December 2021 from 9:30h till 12:30h CET. \nShort description of the program:\nThis online workshop is focused on PV system and module durability and brings together leading early career researchers from round Europe. In this online event\, we will hear speakers involved in failure analysis\, reliability testing\, non-destructive testing and reliability challenges in new applications of PV. \nThe final program of this online workshop is available here: COSTActionPearlPV_WG2-OnlineWorkshop 15122021 \nRegistration will take place by e-COST after which a meeting link will be supplied to registered participants shortly before the event will take place. \n  \nIf you are not a member yet of COST Action PEARL PV\, then please contact the chair or co-chairs of this event to indicate your interest in participation. Subsequently you will be registered in e-COST. \nChair of this online workshop:\nDr. Jeff Kettle of James Watt School of Engineering\, University of Glasgow\, Scotland\, UK \, e-mail: jeff.kettle@glasgow.ac.uk \nCo-Chairs:\nDr. Mohammadreza Aghaei\, Norwegian University of Science and Technology\, Norway URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-workshop-wg4-title/ LOCATION:Zoom link by James Watt School of Engineering\, University of Glasgow\, Scotland\, UK\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="James Watt School of Engineering%2C University of Glasgow%2C UK":MAILTO:jeff.kettle@glasgow.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211202T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20211115T093146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T080835Z UID:1695-1638442800-1638453600@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online PEARL PV Workshop WG1: PV Data Management and the PEARL Data Challenge DESCRIPTION:This is the webpage of the first online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 5\, to were held in the winter of 2021-2022\, which brought together researchers to discuss the next challenges in data management of PV monitoring data and PV performance assessments. \nThis workshop has been organized in the framework of WG1 of COST Action PEARL PV by dr. Atse Louwen (EURAC\, Italy)\, dr. Carolin Ulbrich (Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin\, Germany)\, dr. Eli Shirazi  (University of Twente\, the Netherlands) and other colleagues\, on the topic of “PV Data Management and the PEARL Data Challenge” on Thursday 2 December 2021 from 10:00h till 13:00h CET. \nThe full program of this online workshop is available here: PearlPV_CKAN_workshop_02.12.2021 Final \nPresentations can be downloaded below:\nData analysis of big data of PV systems using the CKAN database of PEARL PV\nby Prof. Dr. Ralph Gottschalg\nPearlPV_Gottschalg_PVDigital_final \nThe importance of shared and synthetic datasets\nby Prof. Dr. Angèle Reinders (University of Twente / Eindhoven University of Technology)\nPresentationReindersWG1Workshop02122021The importance of shared and synthetic datasets_30112021 \nUse of PEARL PV platform to Share Spectral data\nby Basant Raj Paudyal (University of Agder)\nPEARL PV Workshop_2 December_Basant_PDF \nPerformance Analysis and Degradation of a Large Fleet of PV Systems\nby Dr. Sascha Lindig (Eurac Research)\nPearlDB_Performance_Lindig \nHow to use the Pearl PV CKAN database\nDr. Atse Louwen (Eurac Research)\nPearlPV_02.12.2021_Atse_PDF \nAnnouncement of data challenges using the Pearl PV CKAN database + session wrap-up\nDr. Eli Shirazi (University of Twente)\nDr. Atse Louwen (Eurac Research\nPearlPV_02.12.2021_Atse_PDF \nThe PEARL Data Challenge Descriptions \nChallenge 1: Artificially Faulty Solar PV Datasets for Development and Benchmarking of Fault Detection Algorithms\, contact person: Dr. Atse Louwen (atse.louwen@eurac.edu)\nPearlPV_CKAN_challenge_FaultDetection_PDF \nChallenge 2: Comparison of PV performance across Europe\, contact person: Dr. Eli Shirazi (e.shirazi@utwente.nl)\nPearlPV CKAN challenge_ PV Performance_PDF \nTimeline for both challenges:\n• Participants express their interest to the contact person of the challenge (deadline: 23 Dec 2021)\n• Participants submit/upload their datasets in the CKAN data server (deadline: 15 Jan 2022)\n• Participants develop\, train\, test and validate their algorithms\n• Participants submit results to the contact person of the challenge (deadline: 28 Feb 2022) \nCKAN Data Server \nFor questions about the use of this data server please contact the admins: (1) Dr. Eli Shirazi (e.shirazi@utwente.nl) and (2) Dr. Atse Louwen (atse.louwen@eurac.edu) \nCKAN data server access by Welcome – Pearl PV CKAN Repository (pearlpv-cost.eu)\nNDA for this CKAN data server: Non-Disclosure and Data Sharing Declaration PEARL PV (hardcopy version) (13-02-19) \n  \nChair of this online workshop:\nDr. Atse Louwen\, Eurac Research\, Institute for Renewable Energy\, Italy\, e-mail: Atse.Louwen@eurac.edu \nCo-Chairs:\nDr. Carolin Ulbrich\, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin\, Germany\, e-mail: carolin.ulbrich@helmholtz-berlin.de\nDr. Eli Shirazi\, University of Twente\, the Netherlands\, e-mail: e.shirazi@utwente.nl\nProf. Angèle Reinders\, University of Twente/ Eindhoven University of Technology\, the Netherlands\, e-mail: a.h.m.e.reinders@utwente.nl URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-pearl-pv-workshop-data-management-and-data-challenge/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="EURAC%2C Italy%2C Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin%2C Germany%2C University of Twente%2C the Netherlands":MAILTO:Atse.Louwen@eurac.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210923T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20211013T101346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T103755Z UID:1634-1632409200-1632510000@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Workshop "Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration" DESCRIPTION:On 23 and 24 September 2021\, COST Action PEARL PV organized a workshop covering topics related to “Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration”. Dr. Jonathan Leloux\, WG5 leader and working for Lucisun in Belgium and Polytechnic University of Madrid\, Spain\, hosted this online workshop. The schedule of presentations is shown below\, with topics related to fault detection for large-scale PV plants and small-scale PV systems\, PV performance analysis\, soiling losses assessment\, PV power degradation\, solar resource data and PV grid integration. Presentations can be opened by clicking on the black text below the title of the presentation. \n\n\n\n\n  \nTHURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2021\n\n\n\n13:00\nOpening of the workshop\nJonathan Leloux  (Polytechnic University of Madrid\, Spain)\n\n\n13:30\nModelling and Impact of Solar Eclipses on PV Energy Production \nAscencio_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Modelling And Impact Of Solar Eclipses On PV Energy Production\nJulián Ascencio (Envision Digital\, US)\n\n\n14:00\nConsolectiv – A free online tool for the simulation of collective self-consumption in Brussels \nSarr_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Consolectiv – A free online tool for simulation of collective self-consumption in Brussels\nBabacar Sarr (LuciSun\, Belgium)\n\n\n14:30\nPerformance Imputation Techniques for Assessing Costs of Technical Failures in PV Systems \nLindig_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Performance Imputation Techniques for Assessing Costs of Technical Failures in PV Systems\nSascha Lindig (EURAC\, Italy)\n\n\n15:00\nOutdoor performance analysis of five different technologies in Palaiseau\, France \nAguilar_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Outdoor performance analysis of five different technologies in Palaiseau\nMoira Torres Aguilar (École Polytechnique Paris\, France)\n\n\n15:30\nContext-Sensitive PV Plant Components Benchmarking Based on Monitoring Data \nVanheusden_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Context-Sensitive PV Plant Components Benchmarking Based on Monitoring Data\nWannes Vanheusden (3E)\n\n\n16:00\nLand-Positive PV Solution: Hybrid PV-Noise Barrier (The CEFRABID Project) \nMunoz_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Land-Positive PV Solution – Hybrid PV-Noise Barrier\nEmilio Muñoz (University of Jaén)\n\n\n\n  \nFRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021\n\n\n\n13:00\nLong-term performance and shade detection in building integrated photovoltaic systems \nFairbrother_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Long-term performance and shade detection in building integrated photovoltaic systems\nAndrew Fairbrother (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)\n\n\n13:30\nThe H2020 project SERENDI-PV (Smooth\, REliable aNd Dispatchable Integration of PV in EU Grids) \nAleman_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – EU H2020 SERENDI-PV\nMonica Aleman (Becquerel Institute)\n\n\n14:00\nComparison of PV Fault Detection Algorithms\nPaolo Graniero (FU Berlin)\n\n\n14:30\nEnergy and Economic Assessment of Floating Photovoltaics in Spanish Reservoirs: Cost Competitiveness and the Role of Temperature \nMicheli_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Energy and Economic Assessment of Floating PV in Spanish Reservoirs\nLeonardo Micheli (University of Jaén)\n\n\n15:00\nDynamic simulation of the shading cast by a wind farm on an adjacent photovoltaic plant \nRobledo_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – Dynamic simulation of the shading cast by a wind farm on an adjacent photovoltaic plant\nJesús Robledo (LuciSun)\n\n\n15:30\nHigh PV penetration in urban areas: a pilot from the e-shape H2020 project \nAmaro_e_Silva_2021 – COST Pearl PV Workshop – High PV penetration in urban areas – A pilot from the e-shape H2020 project\nRodrigo Amaro e Silva (Centre O.I.E. – MINES ParisTech)\n\n\n16:00\nWrap up and closure \n \nJonathan Leloux (Polytechnic University of Madrid\, Spain) URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/workshop-data-monitoring-analytics-for-better-pv-performance-and-grid-integration/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="LuciSUN%2C Brussels%2C Belgium":MAILTO:jonathan.leloux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20201221T133307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T113245Z UID:1446-1632322800-1632510000@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Parallel Workshops PEARL PV DESCRIPTION:This is a placeholder for 3 days of parallel workshops of Cost Action PEARL PV which will be held either fully online or in a hybrid format\, so to not disadvantage groups/individuals who cannot travel\, from 22 till 24 September 2021. In case of a hybrid event\, participants can attend online or in-person on a location\, which will be selected – before the end of August – on the basis of the best conditions for event hosting and travel under the rapidly changing Covid-19 situation in Europe. \nWe cordially invite you to submit an abstract on your latest achievements in photovoltaic (PV) system research\, development\, and applications\, according to the Call for Abstracts: Cost Action PEARL PV CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Workshops 22to24072021 \nAbstract submission instructions \nTo have your work considered for presentation at the annual workshop of PEARL PV\, please submit the following: \n\nAn evaluation abstract (3 pages maximum\, for review\, including graphs and figures with results\, the evaluation abstract is not meant for posting) and\nA short abstract of no more than 300 words in length for display on the PEARL PV website.\nPlease include your name\, affiliation\, email address and names of all co-authors!\nMention the Working Group(s) of PEARL PV to which your abstract relates.\nPlease indicate whether you like to present in-person or online.\n\nPlease follow the suggested format; evaluation abstracts are expected to be detailed enough to allow a thorough review for programming purposes.\nThe deadline for submission of the abstracts is 31 August\, 2021 at midnight CET. Abstract submission is via email addressed to Ms. Saskia Groenendijk at s.m.groenendijk@utwente.nl \nWorkshop topics \nThis year’s call includes several cross cutting themes that span across the 5 Working Groups of PEARL PV\, please indicate in the header or footer of your abstract to which WG(s) your work relates. \n\nWG1: PV monitoring\nWG2: Reliability and durability of PV\nWG3: PV simulation\nWG4: PV in the built environment\nWG5: PV in grids\n\nPublication in a scientific journal \nWe are also continuing the option of offering authors who submit particularly high quality abstracts an opportunity to directly submit a manuscript to MDPI journal Applied Sciences[1] (Impact Factor 3.0). This path allows authors to bring their high quality research to the PEARL PV community as well as publishing their work in a high impact journal. Please mention on top of your abstract “Review for journal publication” if you are interested in this opportunity. \nOn behalf of the whole PEARL PV community we look forward to welcoming and meeting with you at our event. \nEmilio Muñoz Cerón (Dr.) Co-Organizer of this PEARL PV Event\nJonathan Leloux (Dr.) WG5 Chair and Co-Organizer of this PEARL PV Event\nTareq Abu Hamed (Dr.) Co-Organizer of the PEARL PV Event\nDavid Moser (Dr.) Vice-Chair of COST Action PEARL PV\nAngèle Reinders (Prof.dr.) Chair of COST Action PEARL PV \n[1] On the basis of the Workshops in Utrecht in 2020\, a Special Issue on “Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems” of Applied Sciences got published. It covers 6 interesting\, high-level research papers by PEARL PV researchers\, see here for full content of this Special Issue: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/performance_analysis_photovoltaic \n  URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/parallel-workshops-pearl-pv/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20201221T132932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T114932Z UID:1439-1632308400-1632319200@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:MC5 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is a placeholder for the MC5 meeting of Cost Action PEARL PV which will be held online in the morning of 22 September 2021 from 9:00h to 12:00h (CEST). Participants will be MC Members and Substitutes\, to be officially invited by e-COST by the Grant Holder. \nA Zoom link will be supplied on 20 September 2021. \nAgenda: CA16235 MC5 22092021 Agenda26082021 URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/mc5-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210709T173000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20200518T104024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T115532Z UID:1329-1625563800-1625851800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Training School on "Simulation tools and models for the analysis of PV system performance" DESCRIPTION:PEARL PV’s Training School on Simulation tools and models for the analysis of PV system performance \ntook place at the Transilvania University of Braşov in Braşov\, Romania\, from 6 to 9 July 2021. Simulation tools and models can be used to investigate the design of PV systems\, predict their output and assess their performance in operation. In 3.5 days of expert lectures\, modelling exercises and excursions\, trainees have gained an understanding of modelling approaches for PV system analysis\, including system optimisation\, performance prediction and fault and loss identification. The participants learnt about modelling principles and current software developments from PEARL PV Working Group members and external experts. \nTraining School Schedule: Please see here for the detailed schedule of this Training School PEARL PV CA16235 Training School Brasov 6 – 9 July 2021 \nSelection of Training School presentations: \nThe role of modelling in assessing and monitoring PV system performance by Nicola Pearsall\, University of Northumbria (UK)\nPearsall Role of modelling TS Brasov July 2021 \nIntroduction to energy harvesting and simulation of PV systems Joao Serra\, University of Lisbon (P)\nSerra Energy_harvesting_simulation_basics \nModelling of PV modules and systems Steve Ransome\, Consultant (UK)\nRansome 2021_07_PVCOST_Brasov \nThe PVLIB approach to modelling and analysis\, Josh Stein\, Sandia National Laboratory (USA)\nStein PVLIB_Modleing_Tutorial_20210630 Brasov \nIrradiance modelling using LightTools\, a ray-tracing technique\, Xitong Zhu\, Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)\nZhu Irradiance Modelling Brasov July 2021 \nSimulation of the bifacial energy gain for photovoltaic plants using the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)\, Jonathan Leloux and\nJesus Robledo Bueno\, Lucisun (B)\nLeloux_Robledo_2021_07_08_ – Training School Pearl PV Brasov Bifacial PV simulation – LuciSun (1) \nReliability modelling Jeff Kettle\, Glasgow University (UK)\nKettle reliability modelling brasov-share \nEncoder-decoder image segmentation models for EL images of thin-film modules\, Evgenii Sovetkin\, FZ-Jülich (DE)\nSovetkin EL images Brasov July 2021 \nFault detection for PV systems using machine learning techniques\, Mohammedreza Aghei\, Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)\nAghei Fault-Detection-for-Photovoltaic-Systems-using-Machine-Learning-Techniques_07072021 \nEconomic aspects of PV system modelling David Moser\, EURAC (IT)\nMoser 20210709_PEARL PV_TS \nEnvironmental impact assessment for PV modules and systems – using environmental models Nicola Pearsall\, University of Northumbria Pearsall Environmental impact assessment TS Brasov July 2021 \n  \n  \n================================================================================= \nPAST INFORMATION FOR TRAINEES \nVenue: The training school will take place at the Transilvania University of Braşov. This information package will provide travel directions\, information about the venue and recommended hotels\, as well as other practicalities: information Romania\, Brasov 2021.\nIn the venue\, local covid-19 measures such as 1.5 meters distancing\, wearing of face masks in indoor areas and good ventilation in meeting rooms will be adhered to\, see also this seating plan: LOSUniversityofBrasovSeating\, walking routes03062021 \nImportant note on COVID-19: This event will be held in a hybrid format. Therefore in-person participation will be limited\, so we encourage you to make your application as soon as possible (see details below). \nThe current situation regarding covid-19 in Romania is reported in this document\, Current rules in Romania regarding COVID-19_14062021\, which will be regularly updated. \nUpdate 24 June 2021\, Romania has been labelled with the color code green\, see both files below:\nhttps://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr__40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf\nhttps://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Anexa_la_HCNSU_nr_40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf \nAs usual\, but in particular\, in this period with covid-19\, this COST event can only be attended by means of an official invitation from the Grant Holder of this Action\, please contact Peter Jansen for information by p.jansen@utwente.nl. \nParticipants: PhD candidates\, post-doctoral researchers\, R&D personnel. Please note that the Training School will be offered to 40 participants at a maximum. Preference will be given to participants from COST Member Inclusiveness Target Countries (see https://www.cost.eu/who-we-are/members/ for information on ITCs). \nRegistration procedure of trainees:\nApplication opens: 1st April 2021\nApplication closes: 31st May 2021 \nApplication: Each applicant should send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents: \n\nA cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant name and affiliation\, previous PV projects\, involvement in activities relevant to the PEARL-PV project\, motivation and benefits for Training School participation\, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.\nThe applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.\n\nAND to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu. This registration comprises setting up his/her e-COST profile and adding his/her bank details. \nSelection procedure of trainees: The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Manager. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST. \nAnnouncement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement:  Middle of June 2021 \nOfficial invitation by e-COST to participate in the Training School: Middle of June 2021 \nThe applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: \n\nMotivation of the applicant to participate to Training School\, Weight 40 %\nPlan to disseminate Training School topics\, Weight 40 %\nQuality of PV projects / experience\, involvement in PEARL PV activities\, Weight 20 %\n\nOnly applicants who have registered in e-COST\, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement\, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below. \nRegistration costs: Free of charge\, the Training School Management will therefore apply a registration and selection procedure of trainees. \nReimbursement: 20 trainees of the total number will be eligible to receive reimbursement. Trainees can be reimbursed for their long-distance travel expenses in line with the eligibility rules specified in section 5 of the COST Vademecum (Section Meetings – Financial Support) and the travel reimbursement regulations. In addition\, the reimbursement of the daily allowance rate for the country where the Training School takes place covers the incurred accommodation\, meals\, and local travel expenses. \nContact persons regarding the content of the Training School:\nTraining School Managers:\nAleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs\nCedric Caruana at cedric.caruana@um.edu.mt \nChair of PV Simulation Working Group:\nNicola Pearsall at nicola.pearsall@northumbria.ac.uk \nSpecific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action: \n1)  Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum \n2)  Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School.  The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel\, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee. \n3)  Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile. \n4)  Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:\nTrainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by\, or affiliated to\, an institution\, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research. \nTrainees eligible for reimbursement:\n1)     Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member\, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states\n2)     Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations. \n Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:\n1)     Trainees from COST Partner Members.\n2)     Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved IO\, EU Commission\, Bodies\, Offices and Agencies.\n4)     Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible. URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/training-school-on-simulation-tools-and-models-for-the-analysis-of-pv-system-performance/ LOCATION:Transilvania University of Brașov\, str. Institutului no. 10\, Brașov\, 500484\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210705T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210705T233000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20200518T103602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T151312Z UID:1320-1625481000-1625527800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Seminar on "Designing with Photovoltaics" DESCRIPTION:The one-day PEARL PV Seminar on the topic \nDesigning with Photovoltaics\nwill be held at the Transilvania University of Braşov in Braşov\, Romania\, on 5 July 2021. The event will be implemented in a hybrid format so to not disadvantage groups/individuals who cannot travel. \nThe programme will cover design\, research and innovation in solar PV powered buildings\, cities\, vehicles\, interior products\, textile and fashion\, to be explained and illustrated by actual design cases by world famous experts\, top designers and innovative frontrunners working for Sono Motors\, UNStudio\, TNO\, SUPSI\, ENEA\, University of Twente\, Eindhoven University of Technology\, Studio Van Aubel and Studio Van Dongen. See here for the full programme booklet with information about the framework of this event\, schedule of events\, speaker bios’\, organizer information and practical details: Seminar Designing With Photovoltaics PEARL PV Program Booklet 01072021 \nThe schedule will be as follows\, please notice that the time is indicated in local Romanian time\, EEST (East European Summer Time)\, which is one hour ahead of Brussels time. \n\n\n\nTime\nSpeaker / activity\nTitle / pdf of presentation\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30\nOpening session \n– Angèle Reinders\, Chair of COST Action PEARL PV\, University of Twente and TU/e\, The Netherlands \n– Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos – organizer – Transilvania University of Braşov – Romania \n– Mihai Lates – vice-dean – TUB\, Romania \n– Anca Duță – coordinator of RESREC research center – TUB\, Romania\n1 PEARL PV CA16235_Seminar05072021_Reinders \n2 PEARL PV CA16235_Seminar05072021_bbg \n3 DPM \n4 COST_AD_s\n\n\n9:30-10:15\nMoritz Kitshhoff and Mathieu Baudrit – Sono Motors – Germany\nChallenges of solar Integration on BEV \nDesign Challenges of Solar Integration in BEV\n\n\n10:15-11:00\nFrancesco Frontini – SUPSI – Switzerland\nBIPV Status Report in Europe: lessons learned from nearly 40 years of projects \nFrontini_v2_publ\n\n\n11:00-11:30\nBreak\nCoffee / tea\n\n\n11:30-12:00\nNeel Patel – Forschungszentrum Jülich  – Germany\nVIPV modelling method for dynamic scenarios \nvipv_modelling_pearl_2021\n\n\n12:00-12:30\nAngèle Reinders – University of Twente and Eindhoven University of Technology – Netherlands\nDesigning with photovoltaics \nDesigning with Photovoltaics Reinders 05072021 \nSee also this video: Hoe halen we alle energie uit de zon? :: Universiteit van Nederland\n\n\n12:30-14:00\nLunch\n \n\n\n14:00-14:45\nMarjan van Aubel – Studio Van Aubel – The Netherlands\nSolar design in every day environments\n\n\n14:45-15:15\nBonna Newman – TNO – The Netherlands\nFrom squares to racing stripes: Designing PV for vehicles\n\n\n15:15-15:45\nBreak\nRefreshments\n\n\n15:45-16:30\nTom Minderhoud – UNStudio – The Netherlands\nThe future evolution of PV in architectural design \n210707_UNS_Cost-Action-Pearl-PV-Brasov(1)(1)\n\n\n16:30-17:15\nPauline van Dongen – Studio Van Dongen – The Netherlands\nSoft and embodied solar design: a practice-based perspective on weaving solar energy into everyday life\n\n\n\n  \nThis information package will provide travel directions\, information about the venue and recommended hotels\, as well as other practicalities: information Romania\, Brasov 2021. In the venue\, local covid-19 measures such as 1.5 meters distancing\, wearing of face masks in indoor areas and good ventilation in meeting rooms will be adhered to\, see also this seating plan: LOSUniversityofBrasovSeating\, walking routes03062021 The current situation regarding covid-19 in Romania is reported in this document\, Current rules in Romania regarding COVID-19_14062021\, which will be regularly updated. \nUpdate 24 June 2021\, Romania has been labelled with the color code green\, see both files below:\nhttps://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr__40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf\nhttps://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Anexa_la_HCNSU_nr_40_din_17_iunie_2021.pdf \nAs usual\,  this COST event can only be attended by means of an official invitation from the Grant Holder of this Action\, please contact Peter Jansen for information by p.jansen@utwente.nl.\nMore information about the presentations will be available on this page in due course. URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/seminar-on-simulation-tools-and-models-for-the-analysis-of-pv-system-performance/ LOCATION:Transilvania University of Brașov\, str. Institutului no. 10\, Brașov\, 500484\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210202T143000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20210115T135224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T145805Z UID:1486-1612260000-1612276200@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online Workshop WG2: New approaches for identifying and analysing failures in PV DESCRIPTION:This is the event page for the fourth online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6\, which brings together researchers to discuss the next challenges in photovoltaic energy performance and reliability. The workshop complies with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation. \nThis workshop was organized in the framework of WG2\, by dr. Jeff Kettle\, dr. Reza Aghaei and colleagues of WG2\, on the topic of “New approaches for identifying and analysing failures in PV” on Tuesday 2 February 2021 from 9:00h till 12:30h CET. \nIn this online workshop\, we enjoyed several presentations from world leading outstanding PV experts. The main aim of this workshop was to present the recent development and trends in lifetime prediction\, degradation mechanism\, failure identification\, and analytical approaches for failure modes in PV systems\, modules\, and components\, according to the following summary: \nWG2report_10th Feb_Summary \nThe presentations can be accessed by means of the following links : \nIntroduction to WG2 and workshop\, by Mohammadreza Aghaei\, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Jeff Kettle\, University of Glasgow\nWorkshop introduction \nLifetime prediction: when is it useful and when is it a distraction\, by Sarah Kurtz\, University of California Merced\nSarah Kurtz_Lifetime Prediction of PV Modules – When is it Useful and When is it a Distraction \nOutdoor inspection of PV modules using drone-based electroluminescence imaging\, by Gisele Alves dos Reis Benatto\, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)\nG.A. Benatto – Outdoor inspection of PV modules using drone-based electroluminescence imaging.pdf \nCombined-accelerated stress testing of PV modules and materials\, by Michael Owen Bellini\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)\nM.Bellini_Combined-Accelerated Stress Testing of PV Modules and Materials \nDegradation mechanism of CIGS devices\, by Mirjam Theelen\, TNO\, Solliance\nM.Theelen_Degradation Mechanisms in CIGS devices \nAssessing end-of-life failure modes in PV modules\, by Andrew Fairbrother\, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)\nA.Fairbrother_Assessing end-of-life failures \nWorkshop summary and closing\, by Mohammadreza Aghaei\, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Jeff Kettle\, University of Glasgow\nWorkshop closing \nFor questions about this workshop\, please contact WG2 Leaders dr. Jeff Kettle and dr. Reza Aghaei by this email address: Jeff.Kettle@glasgow.ac.uk \n  URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-workshop-wg2-new-approaches-for-identifying-and-analysing-failures-in-pv/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210112T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20201217T083031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T144058Z UID:1430-1610445600-1610458200@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online Workshop WG5: Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration DESCRIPTION:This is the event page for the third online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6 in order to comply with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation. \nThis workshop was organized in the framework of WG5\, by dr. Jonathan Leloux\, dr. Sonia Pinto and colleagues of WG5\, on the topic of “Data monitoring & analytics for better PV performance and grid integration” on Tuesday 12 January 2021 from 9:00h till 12:30h CET. \nThe program covered fault detection for large-scale PV plants and small-scale PV systems\, PV performance analysis\, soiling losses assessment\, PV power degradation\, solar resource data and PV grid integration. The workshop offered a series of presentations on these trending topics from outstanding experts from PV research and industry\, according to the following program: \nWG5_Workshop_2021_01_12_v4 \nThe program was offered by a Zoom link\, after registration by e-Cost\, please find the summary of the meeting here: \nLeloux_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Plenary summary and future work \nAll presentations can be accessed here: \nReinders Moser PEARL PV CA16235_OnlineWorkshopWG5GeneralIntroduction12012021 \nLeloux_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Workshop introduction \nBosch_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Impact of performance and degradation on PV plants \nHoogsteen_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – PV as an element in a larger (smart) energy systems \nLicari_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Real-Time Compensation of Voltage fluctuations in LV networks \nLuz_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Potential for collective self consumption in local energy communities \nMicheli_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Optimization and Economics of Seasonal Soiling Mitigation for Utility Scale PV Systems \nMoreton_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Data analytics applied to monitoring of large PV plants \nTsafarakis_2021 – Pearl PV Workshop WG5 – Advanced performance assessment and fault detection techniques for residential PV fleets \nAscencio_2021 – PV Performance Assessment of a very large portfolio using minimal data \nFor questions about this workshop\, please contact WG5 Leader dr. Jonathan Leloux by this email address: jonathan.leloux@gmail.com \nThe remaining 3 online workshops will be held on the following dates on topics which will be communicated later:\nTuesday 2 February 2021 Webinar – WG2\nTuesday 2 March 2021\, Webinar – WG4\nTuesday 6 April 2021\, Webinar –Topic: tbc URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-workshop-wg5-data-analytics-for-better-pv-performance-and-grid-integration/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="LuciSUN%2C Brussels%2C Belgium":MAILTO:jonathan.leloux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20201201T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20201201T173000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20201117T140422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T170529Z UID:1380-1606834800-1606843800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online Workshop WG3: Modelling of PV Systems – Challenges and Comparisons DESCRIPTION:This will be the second online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6 in order to comply with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation. \nThis workshop has been organized in the framework of WG3\, by prof. Nicola Pearsall and colleagues of WG3\, on the topic of “Modelling of PV Systems – Challenges and Comparisons” on Tuesday 1 December from 14:00h till 16:30h CET\, according to the following program: \nModelling of PV Systems workshop programme Dec 2020 \nThe program was offered by a Zoom link\, and the research presentations can be downloaded below: \nDr. Nicholas Riedel\, DTU\, Comparing Different Software Models for Estimating Bifacial Energy Gain: Riedel et al COST Webinar \nDr. Steve Ransome\, SRLC\, Advanced degradation modelling – finding causes and rates: 2012_PVPMC_20_12_01_final_a \nFor questions about this workshop\, please contact WG3 Leader prof. Nicola Pearsall by this email address: nicola.pearsall@northumbria.ac.uk \nThe remaining 4 online workshops will take place on the following dates on topics which will be communicated later:\nTuesday 5 January 2021 Webinar –Topic: tbc\nTuesday 2 February 2021 Webinar – WG2\nTuesday 2 March 2021\, Webinar – WG4\nTuesday 6 April 2021\, Webinar –Topic: tbc URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-workshop-wg3-modelling-of-pv-systems-challenges-and-comparisons/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20201103T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20201103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20201015T100151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T125557Z UID:1362-1604397600-1604410200@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Online Workshop WG1: Data sharing for trans-European PV performance analyses DESCRIPTION:This will be the first online PEARL PV workshop in a series of 6 in order to comply with the meeting guidelines in the covid-19 situation. \nThis workshop has been organized in the framework of WG1\, by prof. Wilfried van Sark\, dr. Cihan Gerçek and Nikolina Shutinoska\,\non the topic of “Data sharing for trans-European PV performance analyses”\non Tuesday 3 November from 9:00h till 12:30h\, according to the following program: \nCostActionPEARLPV_OnlineWorkshop_PVPerformance_03112020_Final \nThe program was provided by a Zoom link\, the research presentations are available below: \nAndrea Livera\, University of Cyprus\, Data processing and quality verification: Livera-PEARLPVWG1 \nSascha Lindig\, Eurac\, Performance loss rate and data requirements SLindig_PLR_PearlPV_DB_publish \nThe summary of this workshop can be found here. \nFor questions about this workshop\, please contact WG1 Leader prof. Wilfried van Sark by this email address: W.G.J.H.M.vanSark-at-uu.nl \nThe remaining 5 online workshops will take place on the following dates on topics which will be communicated later:\nTuesday 1 December 2020 Webinar – WG3\nTuesday 5 January 2021 Webinar –Topic: tbc\nTuesday 2 February 2021 Webinar – WG2\nTuesday 2 March 2021\, Webinar – WG4\nTuesday 6 April 2021\, Webinar –Topic: tbc URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/online-workshop-wg1-data-sharing-for-trans-european-pv-performance-analyses/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20200225T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20200227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20191212T141741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T091306Z UID:1217-1582632000-1582822800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Workshops COST Action PEARL PV DESCRIPTION:Parallel workshops of all working groups of COST Action PEARL PV will be held from 25 February 2020\, 12:00h\, until 27 February 2020\, 17:00h\, in Utrecht\, The Netherlands. For information about travel and the global program including locations please see here: PEARL PV Utrecht MC meeting and Workshop program 2020 \nThe detailed program is available in this document: WorkshopProgram-update18022020 URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/workshops-cost-action-pearl-pv/ LOCATION:Utrecht Science Park\, Heidelberglaan 3\, Utrecht\, 3384CS\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20200224T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20200224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20191212T141301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T133651Z UID:1210-1582534800-1582563600@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:MC4 meeting COST Action PEARL PV DESCRIPTION:The MC4 meeting of COST Action PEARL PV will be held on 24 February from 9:00h till 16:00h in Utrecht\, The Netherlands. For information about travel and meeting locations see here: PEARL PV Utrecht MC meeting and Workshop program 2020 \nThe final agenda is available here: CA16235 MC4 24022020 Agenda Final9012020 \n  URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/mc4-meeting-cost-action-pearl-pv/ LOCATION:Utrecht Science Park\, Heidelberglaan 3\, Utrecht\, 3384CS\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20190628T092716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T110200Z UID:998-1573689600-1573775999@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Workshop on Luminescent Solar Concentrator Photovoltaics (LSC PV) DESCRIPTION:This workshop on the performance enhancement of Luminescent Solar Concentrator Photovoltaics (LSC PV) will take place on Thursday 14 November 2019 from 9:00h till 17:30h in Building Gemini\, Hall Gemini Z0.05\, at Eindhoven University of Technology in Eindhoven\, the Netherlands. \nIntroduction to the LSC PV Workshop     \nIn the past decade\, there have been great advances in not only the performance\, but also the potential application range of Luminescent Solar Concentrator Photovoltaic (LSC PV) devices.  New inorganic luminophores promise the elimination of reabsorption losses and extended lifetimes and complex organic dyes with large Stokes shifts have been developed in labs. Photonic coatings could significantly decrease surface losses\, plasmonic enhancements can generate more emission and  dye alignment can improve light focusing.  New applications are being developed\, such as switchable ‘smart’ windows\, building integrated PV modules\, daylighting elements\, greenhouses and even hydrogen production with LSCs. With silicon cell efficiencies reaching values close to the theoretical maximum\, LSC PV devices can reach a mature state\, while new solar cell materials also can contribute to improvements in performance and commercialization of LSC PVs. Given this context\, this workshop seeks to bring together the world’s experts in LSC PV research and development for a focused conversation on the performance enhancement of this intriguing device.  Through a series of lectures ranging from fundamental science to device design and from applications to industrial opportunities\, we hope to enliven the debate\, foster new collaborations and tackle barriers that should be lowered or eliminated to create commercially available LSC PV applications with a  good performance. \nIf you are interested in this topic\, conducting research or developing LSC PV elements\, we hope to see you at Eindhoven University of Technology in November! \nAngèle Reinders and Michael Debije \nChairs of this PEARL PV Workshop \nLSC PV devices are plastic lightguides or glass panels topped or embedded with luminescent dyes that absorb sunlight and re-emit it at longer wavelengths.  A significant fraction of this light is trapped in the lightguide\, focusing the escaping light to customized solar cells to convert irradiance into electric power. \nProgram \nThe program of this workshop is available here: OnlineProgramLSCPVWorkshop11112019 \nThe full program booklet can be downloaded here: Workshop on LSC PV COST Action PEARL PV Leaflet Final 11112019 \nAttendance on invitation by e-COST only. \nPublications \nSpeakers and attendees of this workshop are cordially invited to submit their manuscript about LSC PV research to a Special Issue of Applied Sciences (IF: 2.217) for peer review and\, eventually\, publication. For all information see the website of the journal at mdpi.com/si/31457 and this flyer: flyer_lsc_pv \n \nPractical information about the location\, venue and accommodation \nAll practical information is available in this document: CA16235WorkshopLSCPV_14110219_Practical information participants \nBuilding Gemini (numbered 15) is located on the campus of Eindhoven University of Technology in Eindhoven\, the Netherlands. The map of the campus of TU/e can be downloaded here: https://assets.tue.nl/fileadmin/TUe_Plattegrond_2018-09.pdf URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/workshop-on-luminescent-solar-concentrator-photovoltaics/ LOCATION:Eindhoven University of Technology\, De Zaale\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20191015T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20191018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20190412T154414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T124019Z UID:900-1571130000-1571407200@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Training School DESCRIPTION:October 15\, 2019 @ 9:00 – October 18\, 2019 @ 14:00 \nThe PEARL-PV Training School on the topic \nEvaluation of the performance degradation of PV-systems – influence factors\, failure modes and their detectability and effect on economic viability \nwill take place at the Malta College of Arts\, Science and Technology MCAST in Paola\, Malta\, between 15th and 18th October 2019. It will focus on reliability topics of PV systems with special attention on degradation effects of PV materials\, components and systems. Various failure modes and their detectability will be illustrated. Furthermore their impact on the electrical performance and economic viability of PV systens will be calculated. In 3.5 days of expert lectures\, on-site practical courses and  excursions\, trainees will gain a deeper understanding for the causes of potential ageing induced electrical performance losses and how to determine and measure various failure modes. The attendants will learn about key topics of reliability for state-of-the-art crystalline Si-technologies as well as for thin film and emerging technologies from PEARL PV Working Group members and external experts. \nTraining School trainees (students\, researchers\, educators and practitioners) will participate in multiple introductive expert lectures\, interactive seminars\, practical courses  including team action work\, study tours\, and much more. Interested in gaining and transfering knowledge on reliability of the various photovoltaic technologies to your institute and country? Learn from experts and others experiences from best practice projects and share your own experiences! \nTraining School Schedule: The detailed schedule of this Training School can be downloaded here: PEARL PV CA16235 Training School II Schedule_26092019This agenda might be subjected to minor changes. \nVenue (please notice the new address) \nCavalieri Art Hotel\nSpinola Road\nSt Julian’s\nMalta\, STJ 3019 \nHome \n\n \nSee here for a weblink to travel and accommodation information: Training School_Host_Info_Malta \nParticipants: PhD candidates\, Postdocs \, R&D people. Please note that the Training School will be offered to 60 participants at a maximum. \nRegistration: Registration procedure of trainees:\nApplication opens: 1st june 2019\nApplication close: 15th july 2019 \nApplication: Each applicant has to send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents: \n\nA cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant\, previous PV projects\, involvement in PEARL-PV activities\, motivation and benefits for Training School participation\, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.\nThe applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.\n\nAND to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu. This registration comprises setting up his/her e-COST profile and adding his/her bank details. \nSelection procedure of trainees: The Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members of which David Moser will be the Training School Selection Chair. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Managers. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST. \nAnnouncement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: 1st August 2019 ;  Official invitation by e-COST to participate in the Training School: first week of August 2019 \nThe applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: \n\nMotivation of the applicant to participate to Training School\, Weight 40 %\nPlan to disseminate Training School topics\, Weight 40 %\nQuality of PV projects / experience\, involvement in PEARL PV activities\, Weight 20 %\n\nOnly applicants who have registered in e-COST\, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. Regarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement\, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below. \nRegistration costs: Free of charge\, the Training School Management will therefore apply a registration and selection procedure of trainees. \nOther costs: Travel\, accommodation and insurances and other costs not being registration costs have to be paid by the trainee him/herself. \nReimbursement: 20 trainees of the total number will be eligible to receive reimbursement which will be 500 Euro per trainee. Note that trainees are only eligible for reimbursement if they have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST (to be expected in August). \nContact persons regarding the content of the Training School:\nTraining School Manager Gabriele Eder at Gabriele.Eder@ofi.at\nTraining School Manager Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs \n  \nSpecific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action: \n1)  Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum \n2)  Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School.  The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel\, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee. \n3)  Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile. \n4)  Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:\nTrainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by\, or affiliated to\, an institution\, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research. \nTrainees eligible for reimbursement:\n1)     Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member\, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states\n2)     Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations. \n Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:\n1)     Trainees from COST Partner Members.\n2)     Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved IO\, EU Commission\, Bodies\, Offices and Agencies.\n4)     Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/training-school/ LOCATION:Cavalieri Art Hotel\, Malta\, Spinola Road\, St Julian's\, Malta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191015 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20190412T153235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T150044Z UID:896-1571011200-1571097599@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Seminar DESCRIPTION:Please save the date of 14 October 2019 for a Seminar of COST Action PEARL PV in Malta of the topic of \nPV Reliability and Durability \nThe solar photovoltaic (PV) market has experienced an accelerated growth accompanied by remarkable cost declines for solar PV technologies. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from solar PV decreased by more than 70% between 2010 and 2017 – reaching the cost range of fossil fuels. As solar PV power systems become increasingly competitive\, constant market growth relies on assurances of performance and durability. \nA well-established quality assurance framework that comprises metrology\, standards\, testing methods\, inspections\, certifications\, accreditation\, among others\, can mitigate development and operational risks\, decrease failure rates and improve the overall performance of solar PV technologies.\nTypically\, it is also difficult for a PV plant owner to investigate technical problems since it requires advanced knowledge about the design of PV modules and systems as well as high-end equipment to measure the impact in terms of performance loss of the various degradation modes which might occur. Failures and performance losses can be associated with different kind of events\, which cannot all be attributed to the technology and its implementation.\nThough\, before one starts digging into the different type of failures and the related performance loss\, the industry and experts should be involved to move all together towards a common nomenclature of failures found in the field.\nHistorical data of performance and failure modes of PV systems are not easily accessible to all market players. These stakeholders have a diverse background and can be categorized as investors (private and public)\, PV plant owners\, asset managers\, EPCs\, O&M operators\, and insurance companies. The reasons behind the difficulty to have access to historical data of PV plants relies in the short time upon which most PV systems have been operational so far. Furthermore\, a tendency exists among system operators and component manufacturers to keep performance and failure data confidential.\nIn addition\, detailed performance data are in most cases not available for PV plants of the residential and commercial market segment as the cost of monitoring is still perceived as an added cost. Finally\, although the description of the failure and corrective measures is common practice in the field of operation and maintenance\, this is not often carried out at a sufficient level of detail for PV systems. However\, for the PV industry\, these performances and failures data are required to have a better understanding of the technical risks\, risk management practices\, and the related economic impacts.\nThis information is also essential to ensure investor confidence and hence to develop a mature and bankable market.\nIn the next years\, as the availability of measured data will exponentially increase\, it will be imperative to build large databases\, as in PEARL-PV\, with a potentially harmonized method to increase the confidence level of the statistical analysis and thus reduce the perceived risks for investors. \n \n  \nAll these aspects are covered by the activities of the PEARL-PV network and will be explored during the seminar where world leading experts in the field will present first hand experience coming from monitoring\, field inspections\, characterization techniques\, etc in order to provide extremely valuable knowledge in the topic of quality and reliability of PV modules and systems. \nDavid Moser \nChair of the Seminar \nThe Seminar’s preliminary program is as follows: \n\n10:30h Welcome for WG2 members of PEARL PV: Gernot Oreski (dr.)\, PCCL\n10:40h Welcome for the whole Action PEARL PV: Angele Reinders (prof.dr.)\, TU/e and UT\, The Netherlands Seminar_COSTActionPEARLPV_14102019\n11:00h Plenary address on PV system degradation: Alessandro Virtuani\, EPFL 2019_AV_PearlPV_Malta_14oct2019\n12:00h Material degradation in PV: Gernot Oreski (dr.)\, PCCL Degradation of Materials – G. Oreski\n12:45h Lunch\n13:45h The economic impact of failures in the field\, David Moser (dr.)\, EURAC 20191014_PEARLPVseminar_DavidMoser\n14:30h Failure detection in the field\, Ulrike Jahn\, TÜV Rheinland Energy Jahn final_PEARL PV_Malta_ 2019-10-14\n15:15h Break\n16:00h Operational performance of large fleet of PV systems: Jonathan Leloux (dr.)\, Polytechnic University of Madrid\, Spain 2019_10_14_PearlPV_Seminar_Malta_Jonathan_Leloux\n16:45h Summary of the seminar and closing remarks: Gernot Oreski (dr.)\, PCCL\n17:00h End of meeting\n\nTravel information for Malta can be accessed here: TrainingSchool_Host_Info_Malta \nThis event is supported by the following organizations:\nConventions Malta https://www.conventionsmalta.com/en-GB\nMalta Council for Science and Technology https://mcst.gov.mt/\nMCAST Malta College of Arts\, Science and Technology https://www.mcast.edu.mt/\nin collaboration with The University of Malta https://www.um.edu.mt/ URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/seminar/ LOCATION:Cavalieri Art Hotel\, Malta\, Spinola Road\, St Julian's\, Malta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20190424T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20190425T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20190415T070423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T095201Z UID:906-1556096400-1556199000@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Workshop DESCRIPTION:Workshop on “PV Performance Research in COST Inclusiveness Target Countries” \nThe Workshop is aimed at capturing experiences with PV system research and PV developments in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs)\, as well as on intensifying knowledge exchange between PV experts. Having in mind that the group of ICTs includes  Albania\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Bulgaria\, Cyprus\, Czech Republic\, Estonia\, Croatia\, Hungary\, Lithuania\, Latvia\, Luxembourg\, Malta\, Moldova\, Montenegro\, Poland\, Portugal\, Romania\, Slovenia\, Slovakia\, Republic of North Macedonia\, Republic of Serbia and Turkey\,  it is indicative that experiences with PV systems can vary among these countries. \nThe Workshop is hosted by the Faculty of Architecture at University of Belgrade in Serbia. It is an opportunity to bring together scientists\, PV professionals\, PhD students and city representatives from ITCs\, and to encourage the use of PV technology by architects and urban planners. \nAgenda: CA16235 PEARL PV Belgrade 2019 Workshop – Agenda24_25042019 URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/workshop/ LOCATION:Faculty of Architecture\, University of Belgrade\, Serbia\, University of Belgrade\, Faculty of Architecture\, Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73/2\, Belgrade\, Portugal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190301 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20181106T111722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T081837Z UID:747-1551139200-1551398399@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Workshops for each Working Group DESCRIPTION:For the workshops each Working Group has a specific agenda. These agenda’s are shown below: \nFor WG1: PEARLPV CA16235 WG1 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon-update19022019 \nFor WG2: PEARLPV CA16235 WG2 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon _final08022019 \nFor WG3: PEARLPV CA16235 WG3 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon _final08022019 \nFor WG4: PEARLPV CA16235 WG4 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon – final08022019 \nFor WG5: PEARLPV CA16235 WG5 Workshop 26_28Feb2019 Lisbon – final08022019 \nGeneral Information: Detailed planning and travel information \nExcursion: On Thursday 28 February 2019 a technical excursion will be organized to the CIS PV power plant (UPP\, 825 kWp) da Fundação Eugénio de Almeida\, a lunch and a visit to a CPV  power plant (1.26 MWp). The excursion will start at 9:00h and end at 17:00h.\n \nIf you are interested in participating in the technical excursion please send an email to clee@fc.ul.pt with the subject “I will participate in PEALRPV Technical excursion”. Please notify the organization before 11 February to allow them to prepare transportation and the lunch as well as possible. \n  \n  URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/workshops-for-each-working-group/ LOCATION:TBDL\, Lisbon\, Portugal\, Campo Grande 1749-016\, Lisbon\, Portugal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190226 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20181106T111454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T085611Z UID:736-1551052800-1551139199@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:MC3 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Participants: MC members or substitutes \nAgenda: MC3 Agenda \nInformation: Detailed planning and travel information URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/mc3-meeting/ LOCATION:TBDL\, Lisbon\, Portugal\, Campo Grande 1749-016\, Lisbon\, Portugal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20181023T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20181026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180409T151233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T192710Z UID:562-1540299600-1540558800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:COST Training School DESCRIPTION:MONITORING AND SIMULATION OF THE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAICS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT\nShort description: The first PEARL-PV Training School on the topic \n“Monitoring and Simulation of the Performance and Reliability of Photovoltaics in the Built Environment” \nwill take place at University of Cyprus in Nicosia in Cyprus\, between 23th and 26th October 2018. It will focus on the special requirements and challenges of integrating PV in built environment and grids with focus on the determination and prediction of performance and reliability. In a 3\,5 days training school comprising of input lectures\, practical courses and on-site excursions\, trainees will gain a deep understanding of planning and building of integrated photovoltaics and learn about key topics from PEARL PV Working Groups such as performance monitoring\, reliability and simulation issues. \nTraining School trainees (students\, researchers\, educators and practitioners) will participate in multiple introductive expert lectures\, interactive seminars\, practical courses  including team action work\, study tours\, and much more. Interested in gaining and transfering knowledge on the challenges and possibilities of photovoltaics integrated in the built environment to your institute and country? Learn from experts and others experiences from best practice projects and share your own experiences! \nPreliminary schedule: The preliminary detailed schedule of this Training School can be downloaded here PEARL PV CA16235 Training School Schedule of Events FINAL23092018 This agenda might be subjected to minor changes. \nVenue\nUniversity of Cyprus\n1\, University Avenue\, Aglantzia\nNicosia 2109\nCyprus \n \nSee here for a weblink to travel and accommodation information: PEARL-PV_Fall_Event_Logistics \nParticipants: PhD candidates\, Postdocs \, R&D people. Please notice that the Training School will be offered to 50 participants at a maximum. \nNOTE: This Training School involves a separate registration and selection procedure. Also you are only eligible to participate or to receive reimbursement if you have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST to be expected in September.  \nRegistration costs: Free of charge\, the Training School Management will therefore apply a registration and selection procedure of trainees. \nOther costs: Travel\, accommodation and insurances and other costs not being registration costs have to be paid by the trainee him/herself. \nReimbursement: 20 trainees of the total number will be eligible to receive reimbursement which will be 500 Euro per trainee. Note that trainees are only eligible for reimbursement if they have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST (to be expected in September). \nContact persons regarding the content of the Training School:\nTraining School Manager Gabriele Eder at Gabriele.Eder@ofi.at\nTraining School Manager Aleksandra Krstic-Furundzic at akrstic@arh.bg.ac.rs \nRegistration procedure of trainees:\nApplications opens: 15th June 2018\nApplications close: 31st July 2018 \nEach applicant has to register in e-COST https://e-services.cost.eu adding his/her bank details to his/her e-COST profile and send an email to David Moser (the Training School Selection Chair) at david.moser@eurac.edu with the following documents: \n\nA cover letter briefly (max 1 page) introducing the applicant\, previous PV projects\, involvement in PEARL-PV activities\, motivation and benefits for Training School participation\, possibility to disseminate Training School topics through education or awareness sessions within their own institute or countries.\nThe applicant’s CV (max 2 pages) including relevant publications.\n\nSelection procedure of trainees:\nAnnouncement of the selected trainees and their reimbursement: 1st September 2018\nOfficial invitation by e-COST to participate in the Training School: 15th of September 2018 \nThe Training School applications will be considered by a committee of PEARL PV Core Group members of which David Moser will be the Training School Selection Chair. The outcome of the evaluation will be notified by the Training School Managers. Thereafter the trainees will be officially invited to participate by a message sent by e-COST. \nThe applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: \n\nQuality of PV projects and experience\, involvement in PEARL PV activities\, Weight 20 %\nMotivation of the applicant to participate to Training School\, Weight 40 %\nPlan to disseminate Training School topics\, Weight 40 %\n\nOnly applicants who have registered in e-COST\, including their bank details and who have submitted their CV and cover letter will be permitted to take part in the selection procedure. \nRegarding eligibility of trainees to receive reimbursement\, please carefully read the specific rules and regulations shown below. \nSpecific rules and regulations regarding Training Schools of a COST Action: \n1)  Trainees are entitled to receive a fixed grant as described in the COST Vademecum \n2)  Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School.  The Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel\, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Different Grants amount can be attributed to each trainee. \n3)  Each trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile. \n4)  Trainees eligible to be reimbursed:\nTrainees must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by\, or affiliated to\, an institution\, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research. \nTrainees eligible for reimbursement:\n1)     Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member\, see here http://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_member_states\n2)     Trainees from Approved NNC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved European RTD Organisations. \n Trainees not eligible to be reimbursed:\n1)     Trainees from COST Partner Members.\n2)     Trainees from Approved IPC Institutions.\n3)     Trainees from Approved IO\, EU Commission\, Bodies\, Offices and Agencies.\n4)     Other Trainees not specifically mentioned as being eligible. URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/cost-training-school/ LOCATION:University of Cyprus\, 1\, University Avenue\, Aglantzia\, Nicosia\, 2109\, Cyprus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181023 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180409T150219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T111011Z UID:556-1540166400-1540252799@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Seminar WG1 DESCRIPTION:MATCHING PV DATA AND PV PERFORMANCE RESEARCH QUESTIONS\nParticipants: In e-COST registered participants of PEARL PV\, in particular active members of WGs and MC members or their substitutes \nNOTE: you are only eligible for reimbursement if you have received (and accepted) the official invitation through e-COST to be expected in August   \nShort description: Working group 1 of Cost Action PEARL PV aims to develop generally accepted approaches and guidelines for the collection of data about the performance of PV modules and PV systems for the whole Action. In this seminar\, we will therefore aim at making an inventory of relevant PV research questions and gaps in knowledge in order to set requirements on data to be collected and analyzed. All WG leaders of this Action will therefore present an overview of the state-of-the-art of research in the field of the specific WG\, and in a discussion session with attendees\, a set of questions and data will be drafted. Together\, they will form the basis of data collection of WG1. \nAmong others results will be presented of a questionnaire which was recently developed and sent out among partners to identify required and available data. All partners had implicitly (and/or explicitly) research questions in their mind while filling out the questionnaire by identifying data to be either absolutely necessary\, highly desired\, or nice to have (or even not required). This demonstrates that rather than collecting as much data as possible\, it is imperative to ask research questions first and subsequently define the required data set that would allow answering the questions properly. \nAgenda:  \n9:00h Welcome for WG1 members of PEARL PV: Wilfried van Sark (prof.dr.)\, Utrecht University\, The Netherlands\n9:05h Welcome for the whole Action PEARL PV: Angele Reinders (prof.dr.)\, TU/e and UT\, The Netherlands\n9:20h Opening address: Nathalie Jaarsma\, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Cyprus\n9:30h Plenary address on PV performance: Josh Stein (dr.)\, Sandia National Laboratories\, USA \n10:30h Break \n11:00h State-of-the-art in PV monitoring\, WG1 aims and tasks: Wilfried van Sark (prof.dr.)\, Utrecht University\, The Netherlands\n11:20h Results of PV data identification questionnaire (Wilfried van Sark)\n11:30h Discussion with all attendees\n11:45h State-of-the-art in Reliability and durability of PV\, WG2 aims and tasks: Gabriele Eder (dr.) OFI\, Austria\n12:15h Discussion with all attendees \n12:30h Lunch \n14:00h State-of-the-art in PV simulation\, WG3 aims and tasks: Nicola Pearsall (prof.dr.)\, Northumbria University\, United Kingdom\n14:30h Discussion with all attendees\n14:45h State-of-the-art in PV in the built environment\, WG4 aims and tasks: Alessandra Scognamiglio (dr.)\, ENEA\, Italy\n15:15h Discussion with all attendees  \n15:30h Break \n16:00h State-of-the-art in PV in grids\, WG5 aims and tasks: Jonathan Leloux (dr.)\, Polytechnic University of Madrid\, Spain\n16:30h Discussion with all attendees\n16:45h Summary of the seminar and closing remarks: Wilfried van Sark (prof.dr.)\, Utrecht University\, The Netherlands\n17:00h End of meeting \n  \nVenue\nUniversity of Cyprus\n1\, University Avenue\, Aglantzia\nNicosia 2109\nCyprus \n \nTravel and accommodation information can be found here: PEARL-PV_Fall_Event_Logistics_30052018 URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/seminar-wg1/ LOCATION:University of Cyprus\, 1\, University Avenue\, Aglantzia\, Nicosia\, 2109\, Cyprus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20180123T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20180123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180103T104043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T114501Z UID:355-1516712400-1516726800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:MC2 meeting DESCRIPTION:Participants: MC members or substitutes \nAgenda:  MC2 Agenda URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/mc2-meeting/ LOCATION:COST Office – Brussels\, Avenue Louise 149\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Management Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20180123T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20180123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180103T103818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T101501Z UID:353-1516698000-1516708800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:Valorization Panel Meeting DESCRIPTION:Participants: Industry Liaison Manager and invited attendees \nAgenda:  VPM Agenda URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/valorization-panel-meeting/ LOCATION:COST Office – Brussels\, Avenue Louise 149\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Panel Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20180122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20180122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180103T103146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T101525Z UID:351-1516611600-1516640400@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:WG (Working Group) 1-5 meetings DESCRIPTION:Participants: All WG members \nAgenda: WG Workshops Agenda URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/wg-working-group-1-5-meetings/ LOCATION:COST Office – Brussels\, Avenue Louise 149\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171214T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180103T102851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T104437Z UID:349-1513245600-1513270800@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:CG (Core Group) meeting DESCRIPTION:Participants: CG members \n  URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/cg-core-group-meeting/ LOCATION:COST Office – Brussels\, Avenue Louise 149\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Core Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171005T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20171005T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123655 CREATED:20180103T102325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T104258Z UID:346-1507197600-1507226400@www.pearlpv-cost.eu SUMMARY:MC1 (Management Committee) – Kick-off DESCRIPTION:COST Action CA16235 meeting\nParticipants: MC members or substitutes \nAgenda: MC1 Agenda URL:https://www.pearlpv-cost.eu/event/mc1-management-committee-kick-off/ LOCATION:COST Office – Brussels\, Avenue Louise 149\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Management Committee Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR