Konferenzservice Mandl

Zusammenfassung: The one day workshop will be a forum to discuss major issues relevant to current and emerging photovoltaic materials and technologies.

A combination of oral presentations by invited speakers from Europe and the UK, and poster sessions, will review recent advances in new materials, new processes, technologies and process characterisation techniques.

Zusammenfassung: Wind energy is now an established means of alternative energy generation. Wind energy farms are a regular feature of the landscape in may countries, and large off shore wind turbine farms are being raised in many places as well. However, the hunt for more efficient means of wind energy generation continues. This seminar focuses on the challenges for Physics and Engineering surrounding materials technology, tribology and mechanical sciences. In addition, the mechanics of the drive trains and energy conversion systems play a key role in the efficiency of the wind power plant. In the move to the offshore environment, maintenance becomes a driving factor along with corrosion and other features associated with surfaces. The seminar aims to identify the key challenges for future development and target areas for future research and development investment.