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Linda Koschier
Country: Australia
Year Started Research: 1995
Title of Research: Multijunction and novel silicon photovoltaic device
structures
University: University of New South Wales, Sydney
Still Active in Research: No

Linda Koschier has more than 20 years’ experience in the solar energy industry covering a broad range of areas across
the entire value chain. Early research began in 1994 with her undergraduate thesis focusing on the multijunction
multilayer solar cell that went on to be commercialised by Pacific Solar, a UNSW spin off formed in 1995. Following
her undergraduate research further research was undertaken during her PhD on multijunction and other novel
silicon photovoltaic devices. This work involved the novel use of aluminium induced crystallisation to form a rear
contact on a buried contact solar cell. Subsequent to this PhD research Linda entered the solar industry in early
2000 relocating to the USA to work with a University of Delaware spin off manufacturing solar cells and modules,
Astropower. Early work at Astropower included research on solar cells and modules with a focus on screen printed
solar cells. Linda has worked in the solar industry from early 2000 until present holding various roles including head
of partnerships at Origin Energy, Head of Corporate Partnerships at EnergyLab, Director Strategic Development
at UNSW Photovoltaics & Renewable Energy Engineering school, Director Strategic Sales for Meyer Burger/Roth
& Rau, VP Business Development for BT Imaging, and Business Development Manager for Amonix Inc. Linda
also holds an MBA from the AGSM and is a graduate of the Australian Institute for Company Directors. Linda is
also currently Director of the APVI, on the board of advisors of Tractile P/L and Assurance Lab P/L and the Task 1
member for Australia on the IEA PVPS committee.

Jaideep Malaviya
Country: India
Year Started Research: 1995
Title of Research: Solar Photovoltaics market research and solar thermal
technology research cu markets
University: The Energy Resources Institute / Solar Thermal Federation of
India
Still Active in Research: Yes

Jaideep Malaviya started his research as Research Associate with The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) in the field
of solar Photovoltaics in 1992 until 1996. Later he became an entrepreneur and associated with multiple institutions
for undertaking market research on solar photovoltaics and offering training for installation and maintenance. Until
now he has trained over 1,000 technicians and technical experts, several of them are successfully running their
business and India has now a nett installed PV capacity of an impressive 35 GW. In the year 2000 he actively
started research in solar thermal technology development by guiding entrepreneurs and industries to develop solar
thermal technologies that will be self-sustaining. Through them Jaideep undertook over 50 awareness programmes
on promoting solar water heating systems. During 2000 - 2010 India installed close to 4.5 million m2 collector
area. In 2010 he founded Solar Thermal Federation of India (STFI) world’s first national solar thermal manufacturers
body and is today the industry’s voice on industry related issues and guiding government on policy framing. Jaideep
subsequently started the world’s first National Solar Energy Helpline in the same year until 2018 when the Federal
Ministry took over. During this period, it handled almost 11 million voice calls guiding all categories of persons.
In fact, the manufacturers have shared their testimonial that the voice Helpline was a vital tool for one to one
interaction which best guided the caller and resulted in market development. During the period 2010 to 2019 the
Indian market grew to 11.7 million m2 installed area and with a cumulative of over 17 million m2 installed area
India was third best market globally after China and Turkey. It was during this year that several incentive measures
suggested were implemented like property tax rebate for individual beneficiaries, accelerated 100% depreciation
benefit resulting in income tax savings for commercial and industrial users, mandatory installation in new residential
buildings, hotels, hospitals and student hostels that resulted in over 30 GW peak demand savings for electricity.

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