An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
High-Performance and Sustainable Photovoltaics (PV)
Towards High Performance, Increased Recyclability,
Extended Lifetime and Reduced Use of Materials
Course Overview
Sustainability has evolved from its early beginnings in the 1980s as a waste management framework, highlighted by the Brundtland Report and the iconic three-arrow recycling symbol, into a core principle shaping global industries and economies. Initially anchored in the "Recycle, Reuse, Reduce" philosophy, sustainability today has advanced into a complex movement embraced by governments and corporations worldwide. It influences supply chain management, product design, and process optimization within the circular economy, where waste is no longer viewed as an inevitable burden but as a resource for new, useful purposes. The global commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 further amplifies the need for renewable energy generation technologies that are clean, efficient, and recyclable. Solar photovoltaics (PV), alongside wind technologies, has reached commercial maturity and is central to energy transition strategies. Applying sustainability to PV systems means reconsidering how they are designed, manufactured, operated, and recycled to ensure high performance and long-term viability.
This Saudi GLOMACS High-Performance and Sustainable Photovoltaics (PV) training course will highlight methods and technological opportunities to rethink the design, development, and utilization of solar PV cells and modules. Participants will explore approaches to reduce material usage while ensuring energy yield, cost efficiency, and product longevity, as well as ways to increase cell efficiency and extend module lifespan. They will learn techniques for recycling a greater share of PV materials and consider replacing older materials with advanced alternatives that deliver higher performance. By the end of this training course, participants will be able to critically evaluate commercially available PV technologies, analyze processes across the full lifecycle of solar systems, and adopt holistic thinking to enhance recyclability and performance.
This High-Performance and Sustainable Photovoltaics (PV) training course will highlight:
- Reconsidering the design, development, and utilization of solar PV cells and modules
- Reducing materials while maintaining performance, cost, and yield standards
- Increasing efficiency and extending the operational life of PV technologies
- Recycling a higher percentage of materials in PV systems
- Replacing outdated materials with advanced alternatives for better performance
Training Outline
- Introduction to recycling, reducing and reusing framework and sustainability
- A new holistic sustainability framework beyond the waste management cycle
- Estimating approaches of carbon footprint of various processes and products/services associated with the solar technologies
- Photovoltaic technologies for cells and modules
- Scaling up considerations towards giga-watts and beyond
- Opportunities for sustainable photovoltaics
- Novel materials and technologies to improve reliability
- Ageing of solar cells and modules
- Temperature impact
- Interconnection design of solar photovoltaics and reconfigurability
- Accelerated lifetime testing of PV modules
- Different encapsulation materials
- Technologies to improve the environmental impact of solar photovoltaics
- Reduced material in photovoltaics and its impact on performance
- Module and cell recycling: state-of-the-art and future potential
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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