PUBLICATION POLICY

The PVSC publication policy and procedure has changed significantly from past years. Please review the information below.

The Proceedings of the PVSC are a permanent record of the technical program and a valuable resource for future photovoltaic specialists. Publishing a full conference paper is encouraged but no longer required to present.

From Submission to Program

  1. Submit in JanuaryEach submission includes a 3-page Evaluation Abstract, which goes through rigorous peer review, and a Short Abstract.
  2. Peer reviewAt least 3 reviewers assess each submission. Based on their combined scores, work is accepted as an extended oral, regular oral or poster contribution, or declined. An Evaluation Abstract must be at an advanced stage to be selected for an oral presentation. Abstracts selected for oral presentation will also have the option to present a poster.
  3. Notification in MarchThe corresponding author is notified by email and must confirm or decline the contribution at that time, then respond promptly to requests throughout the publication process.
  4. Publication by May 30Your publication preference, chosen when you submit, can be changed until the May 30 publication deadline.

Three Publication Options

Final Manuscript

Submit a 3–8 page full paper. The Word and LaTeX templates must be followed strictly.

Evaluation Abstract

Designate your reviewed 3-page Evaluation Abstract as your proceedings contribution.

Short Abstract

If no manuscript is submitted, your Short Abstract is published by default.

During the conference, all manuscripts are available online to attendees using their PVSC website login. Word and LaTeX templates are available on the submission website.

Late-news submissions. Contributions can also be submitted after the official deadline as late-news submissions. These are considered poster presentations by default, with promotion to an oral presentation only in exceptional cases.