Dr. Stephan Padlewski

Regional Marketing Leader, EMEA DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions

Biography

​After completing a PhD in Physics at the University of Cambridge, UK in 1991, Stephan Padlewski joined DuPont, where he has primarily been involved in new technology and market development initiatives in the electronics industry, with applications ranging from printed circuit boards, integrated circuitry packaging, Organic Light Emitting Diodes and photovoltaics.  Stephan is based in Geneva, Switzerland where he leads the DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions business development & marketing activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Areas of expertise:

  • Why materials matter in the solar industry
  • Economics of solar energy systems/Improving solar ROI
  • Regional solar market trends
  • Solar cell efficiency and panel power output
  • Solar panel reliability & durability
  • Regional solar technology trends
  • Risk mitigation strategies for rooftop and ground mounted systems
  • Material recommendations for solar installations in harsh climates
  • Rooftop PV Market & Technology trend

All sessions by Dr. Stephan Padlewski

Material science company’s perspective on challenges for silicon-based PV modules
09:00 AM

This talk will provide thoughts from the perspective of a materials science company about some technical challenges related to the development of more efficient conventional solar modules. The discussion will highlight expected trends related to cell devices (with a brief illustration of recent materials-based activities related to metallization of n-type wafers) and modules (with discussion of ongoing development of backsheets for bifacial modules). Novel materials and devices must last for at least 30 years, which is a particular challenge in the hot and arid climate of the Middle East region. As a result, this talk will include thoughts about the challenges of validating the durability of new technologies and suggestions related to accelerated testing methods.

Dr. Stephan Padlewski

Regional Marketing Leader, EMEA DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions

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