Photovoltaic energy applications: state-of-the-art and perspectives Plenary Sessions BRASIL POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE 2013

Photovoltaic energy applications: state-of-the-art and perspectives

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Prof. Roberto Ziles, Ph.D.
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Oct. 31th, Thursday, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Abstract
The lecture devotes attention to the current situation of photovoltaic energy applications, discussing aspects such as the PV market characterization, technologies, costs and trends.
The lecture also describes the main configurations of photovoltaic systems and their integration into the national context, as well as major advances made in the country to provide the integration of distributed generation photovoltaic systems.
Biography
Roberto Zilles received his PhD in Telecommunications Engineering with specialty in Photovoltaic Systems from “Universidad Politecnica de Madrid” (1993) and the degree of “Livre Docência” with emphasis in renewable energy from São Paulo State University (2006). Currently, he is an Associate Professor and head of Scientific Division of Energy and Environment, Institute of São Paulo State University. Dr. Zilles is an Editorial Board member of “Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications” journal, head of Brazilian Photovoltaic Energy Association, and vice head of Amazon National Institute of Science and Renewable Energy Technologies.