The new IEA SHC Task 60, which was launched at the beginning of 2018, bundles the international research activities on PVT systems. On 17^th and 18^th May, international experts will gather for their first task meeting at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany.

Task 60 will focus on the application of PVT collectors with the aim to assess existing solutions and to develop new system solutions in which the PVT technology really offers advantages over the classical “side by side installations” of solar thermal collectors and PV modules. Energy production, competitive cost, safety and reliability of the systems are therefore in the scope of the Task. The objectives of the Task are to provide an overview on the present state-of-the- art of PVT technology worldwide, gather the results and the operating experience made with the systems in which PVT collectors are integrated, improve the testing, modeling and adequate technical characterization of PVT collectors and design system examples.

Prior to the first experts meeting of IEA SHC Task 60, Fraunhofer ISE is organizing a workshop on the current status of PVT collectors and systems, to be held on 16^th May in Freiburg .
The workshop aims to give an update on recent developments in the field, provide a platform for exchange on relevant projects and R&D results, and discuss best practice examples of PVT systems. The workshop is open to the public and will be held in English.

Registration

Deadline for registration is 30^th April 2018.

Further information on Task 60: http://task60.iea-shc.org/