SPECIAL SESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 at 1:30 PM

Challenges and Opportunities on Grid and Microgrid Integration of PV Systems

Join this special session bringing together researchers and practitioners from regions often underrepresented in global photovoltaic discussions. The session highlights how local contexts—climate, infrastructure, grid conditions, and policy—shape PV research, deployment, and innovation across diverse regions.

Organized by: Ammar Nayfeh & Silvana Ovaitt – PVSC 2026 International Committee

Featuring speakers from:
Brasil – Dr. Thales Borrely
Senegal – Dr. Badara Mbow
UAE – Wafa Al Naqbi
Pakistan – Dr. Hassan Abbas Khan
Bangladesh – Rafsan Sayad.

Session Format:

  • • Opening remarks
  • • Short regional spotlight talks (~10 minutes each)
  • • Moderated panel discussion
  • • Audience Q&A

Session Goals:

  • • Share region-specific PV insights and challenges
  • • Highlight innovations emerging from diverse environments
  • • Bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment
  • • Foster meaningful global collaboration beyond traditional paper sessions
Be part of a conversation that connects perspectives and helps shape the future of solar energy worldwide.