PROGRAM 38Th IEEE PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE
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PECIALIST S S IC CO TA N L F O E V R O E T N O C H E P 38th IEEE 2 A 1 u 0 s 2 ti , n, -8 Te e 3 xas • Jun PROGRAM 38th IEEE PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE Austin Convention Center Austin, Texas June 3-8, 2012 MARK YOUR CALENDARS June 16-21, 2013, Tampa, Florida 39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference June 8-13, 2014, Denver, Colorado 40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference PVSC 38 REGISTRATION DESK HOURS 1st Floor, Exhibit Hall 4 Foyer, Austin Convention Center Saturday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 38th IEEE PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE 1 38th IEEE PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 VENUE MAPS 8 WILLIAM R. CHERRY AWARD 12 SOCIAL PROGRAM 15 SOLAR DAY/HIGH SCHOOL 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTOVOLTAIC DESIGN COMPETITION COMMITTEES 26 EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP 34 PV JOBS 49 INSTRUCTIONS TO ORAL PRESENTERS 50 INSTRUCTIONS TO POSTER 53 PRESENTERS BEST POSTER AWARD 55 TUTORIAL PROGRAM 56 TECHNICAL PROGRAM 61 TECHNICAL AREA OVERVIEWS 64 AREA PROGRAM SUMMARIES 77 MONDAY - JUNE 4 87 TUESDAY - JUNE 5 125 WEDNESDAY - JUNE 6 169 THURSDAY - JUNE 7 212 FRIDAY - JUNE 8 248 AUTHOR/PRESENTER INDEX 261 PECIALIST S S IC CO TA N L F O E V R O E T N O C H E P 38th IEEE 2 A 1 u 0 s 2 ti , n, -8 Te e 3 xas • Jun Sponsored by the Electron Devices Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 38th Ieee PHOTOVOLTAIC SPeCIALISTS COnFeRenCe June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 2 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Welcome to the 38th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, the pre-eminent global technical conference in photovoltaics that is sponsored by the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. The 38th PVSC marks the beginning of the Conference’s second half century, and is expected to host about a thousand presentations. Its ten topical technical focus areas range across fundamentals, characterization, new concepts, all of the major commercial and next generation technologies, space and terrestrial applications, and policy and finance developments that can drive the velocity of market penetration as much as technological and manufacturing advances. The highest quality papers will be eligible for inclusion in the IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, a newly commissioned, peer-reviewed, archival publication reporting original and significant research results that advance the field of photovoltaics. This year’s technical program includes a special focus in the terrestrial PV systems area on recent developments in smart grid and module technologies that may play an important role in the future of system design for distributed generation. The conference exhibits will be in the Austin Convention Center, a modern state-of-the-art venue, providing an ideal opportunity to access the world’s leading researchers in photovoltaics. Austin is the Texas state capital, renowned for its high-tech entrepreneurial business environment, dynamic night-life and music scene, outstanding restaurants, scenic lakes and rivers, and as a gateway to the Central Texas Hill Country. 38th Ieee PHOTOVOLTAIC SPeCIALISTS COnFeRenCe June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 3 We invite you to Austin, Texas where the 2012 conference will be held June 3-8. Join thousands of the world’s leading scientists and engineers, policy- makers and financiers, exhibitors and students at this time of massive transformation of the PV industry. After decades of sustained doubling of global production every two to three years, inexorable price reduction is driving the cost of solar PV generated electricity to grid parity in ever-expanding regions of the world. Environmental, climate change, and energy security concerns must be addressed with greater availability of clean energy to support continued global economic growth. Clearly, photovoltaics can be part of the solution, CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE and public awareness is growing that photovoltaics can shape energy use patterns for generations. Join us in Austin and participate in the creation of this future. Dr. Billy J. Stanbery Chief Science Officer, HelioVolt Corporation Conference General Chairperson June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 4 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION DATES The 38th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference begins Sunday, June 3rd, with a day of tutorials. The technical program begins Monday, June 4th, and concludes Friday, June 8th, 2012. CONFERENCE VENUE Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78701 Ph: 512.404.4000 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Name badges and final programs will be distributed at the Registration Desk which is located on the 1st Floor, Exhibit Hall 4 Foyer, Austin Convention Center. The Registration Desk will be open during the following hours: Saturday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM SPEAKER READY ROOM The speaker ready room will be available to all oral presenters for required previewing and optional editing of your presentation(s). The speaker ready room is located in MR 13B and will be open during the following hours: Sunday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM INTERNET ACCESS The Austin Convention Center provides free access to their WiFi network. NO Photography POLICY The Organizing Committee has decided that photography is not allowed except for official conference photographers. CONFERENCE MESSAGE CENTER An information and message center will be located in the registration area. 38th Ieee PHOTOVOLTAIC SPeCIALISTS COnFeRenCe June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 5 AUTHOR’S BREAKFAST All poster and oral presenters are required to attend the Author’s Breakfast at 7:00 AM the morning of (each of) your presentation(s) for instructions, to meet your session chair, and to be sure all your materials have uploaded correctly. Breakfast will be in Ballroom EF. COFFEE BREAKS Coffee and soda breaks will be available each morning and afternoon. Please see below for locations: 8 AM Breaks Monday - 4th Floor Foyer GENERAL INFORMATION Tuesday - 4th Floor Foyer Wednesday - 4th Floor Foyer Thursday - 4th Floor Foyer Friday - 4th Floor Foyer 10 AM Breaks Monday - 4th Floor Foyer Tuesday - Exhibit Hall 4 Wednesday - Exhibit Hall 4 Thursday - Exhibit Hall 4 Friday - 4th Floor Foyer 3 PM Breaks Monday - 4th Floor Foyer Tuesday - Exhibit Hall 4 Wednesday - Exhibit Hall 4 Thursday - 4th Floor Foyer EXHIBITS The exhibit hall is located on the 1st floor of the Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 4 and will be open during the following hours: Monday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 6 GENERAL INFORMATION IEEE ELECTRON DEVICES SOCIETY - MEMBERSHIP PROMOTIONS FOR 38 PVSC ATTENDEES IEEE Members: If you’re not currently a member of the Electron Devices Society, don’t worry. Your registration fee includes a half-year membership in EDS. Members also enjoy free online access to the new IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics! See the EDS membership table onsite for more info. Please note if you are currently a member of EDS, you cannot use this offer to renew your membership for 2012. For more information, please visit www.ieee.org/eds. Non-IEEE Member: Use the Credit Voucher in your registration bag to receive a $25 credit towards IEEE membership and Free EDS membership for one half- year. Affiliate Member: If you are a member of another scientific/technical society, you will receive FREE EDS membership for one-half year. By joining IEEE as an Affiliate Member you enjoy all the benefits of being an EDS member. Student: If you registered and paid for the conference at the student, non-member rate you will receive one half-year of FREE IEEE and EDS. EDS membership credit vouchers will also be available at the IEEE Exhibit located in the main PVSC Expo Hall. 38th Ieee PHOTOVOLTAIC SPeCIALISTS COnFeRenCe June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 8 VENUE MAP - LEVEL 1 VENUE MAP - LEVEL 1 Radisson Willie Nelson Hampton Inn Blvd. 3rd St. Courtyard Four Seasons P & Suites Marriott ONE WAY>>>> Trinity Street ONE WAY>>>> BUS LOADING/UNLOADING BUS LOADING/UNLOADING Solar Atrium <<<< ONE WA Fourth Street / Metro Rail Station Y CIRCLE DRIVE Fourth Street <<<< ONE Cesar Chavez Street Nueces St. WA Y Hilton Austin N 19 Red River Street P 38th Ieee PHOTOVOLTAIC SPeCIALISTS COnFeRenCe June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 9 Radisson Willie Nelson Hampton Inn Blvd. 3rd St. Courtyard Four Seasons P & Suites Marriott ONE WAY>>>> Trinity Street ONE WAY>>>> BUS LOADING/UNLOADING BUS LOADING/UNLOADING VENUE MAP - LEVEL 1 Solar Atrium <<<< ONE WA Fourth Street / Metro Rail Station Y CIRCLE DRIVE Fourth Street <<<< ONE Cesar Chavez Street Nueces St. WA Y Hilton Austin N 19 Red River Street P June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 10 VENUE MAP - LEVEL 4 VENUE MAP - LEVEL 4 LOWER LEVELS 38th Ieee PHOTOVOLTAIC SPeCIALISTS COnFeRenCe June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 11 VENUE MAP - LEVEL 4 LOWER LEVELS June 3-8, 2012 • AuSTIn, TeXAS 12 WILLIAM R. CHERRY AWARD WILLIAM R. CHERRY AWARD This award is named in honor of William R. Cherry, a founder of the photovoltaic community. In the 1950’s, he was instrumental in establishing solar cells as the ideal power source for space satellites and for recognizing, advocating, and nurturing the use of photovoltaic systems for terrestrial applications.