Utility-Scale Solar Power II: Quality, Reliability & Performance

Algirdas Ducinskas is an R&D specialist at PVcase, a next-generation PV software company offering tools for faster and more accurate planning, design, and optimization of solar PV systems. Algirdas earnt his PhD degree in Physical Chemistry at the Ècole Politechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland. He investigated fundamental properties of perovskite semiconductors, which were applied in solar cells. On top of that, Algirdas Ducinskas was involved in multiple research projects focusing on energy storage technologies. At PVcase, Algirdas is responsible for the development, implementation and validation of novel simulation algorithms applied for the energy yield assessment of large-scale PV projects.

Is the CEO of Suncycle's branch in Spain, based in Madrid, providing advanced quality and aftersales services for the solar industry. Guillermo began his career in the photovoltaic industry in 1996, at BP Solar, assuming various functions related to the design and manufacture of PV modules and cells globally. After holding various management positions in leading companies in the sector, in 2013, he began providing independent consulting services, mainly to Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers, covering areas such as automation, quality, supply chain management and technology auditing. An outstanding achievement was the deployment of 1GW bifacial cells and modules factory in the north of China, finished in 2019. Guillermo holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Degree in Geology from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is a prolific writer and photographer in a variety of specialized magazines.

George Touloupas is a PV, storage and hydrogen expert with 11+ years of experience in manufacturing and consulting in the sector. George has been leading CEA's technology, quality, and intelligence teams since 2015.

David Moser coordinates the activities of the Research Group Photovoltaic Systems of the Institute for Renewable Energy, EURAC, Bolzano, Italy. His work focuses on reliable, bankable, sustainable solar PV modules and systems. He is also active in PV potential studies on a regional scale, member of ETIP-PV Steering Committee, Subtask Leader of the IEA PVPS Task 13 in 'Performance and reliability of PV modules and systems, and member of the Lifecycle Workstream of Solarpower Europe.

Jenya Meydbray is a solar industry veteran with more than fifteen years of experience. Prior to joining Nevados in 2023, he served as CEO of PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), an independent solar testing laboratory that he co-founded in 2010.

Tristan brings over 15 years of solar and electrical industry experience to PV Evolution Labs (PVEL). As VP of Sales and Marketing, he oversees PVEL's commercial activities and collaborates with PV module buyers, investors, research institutions and manufacturers to develop innovative performance and reliability test programs for product qualification. Tristan previously served as Product and Quality Manager for Silfab Solar, where he oversaw Silfab's extended reliability testing and was responsible for new product development and new material qualification. He has also directed equipment procurement and technical site operations for solar project developers and Independent Power Producers at a range of projects across North America, South America and Asia.