Photonics for Energy IV

This conference on photonics for energy covers fundamental and applied research areas focused on the applications of photonics for renewable energy harvesting, conversion, storage, distribution, monitoring, consumption, and efficient usage, etc. Energy utilization and optoelectronic conversion play important roles in daily life and modern society, and have also become hot research topics. This conference will provide a remarkable opportunity for scientists to present their recent progresses on photonics for energy. The solicited exemplary topics include, but are not limited to:

• novel photonic materials for renewable energy
• innovative photonic concepts for renewable energy
• photovoltaic devices (including thin film and organic semiconductors)
• photonic devices for efficient harvesting and conversion of solar energy
• solar thermal and concentrator technology
• energy-efficient photonic devices (e.g., solid-state lighting, flat-panel displays)
• sensors to measure, control, and regulate energy
• photonic technologies for monitoring energy usage
• photonic technologies for monitoring exhaust gases and pollutants
• measurement techniques for energy technologies
• photonics in process control (e.g., for greater energy efficiency)
• photonics in production of renewable energy devices and applications
• photonic sensors in power plants and buildings
• photonics in buildings (e.g., sensing, integrated photovoltaics).