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Activity – Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference
APVI organises an annual solar research conference for the region which is typically attended by 200-400
people. The Conference is held in partnership with the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, the
Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating and the Australian Solar Thermal Research
Institute. Papers are presented in 6 streams: PV Devices; Solar Electricity Deployment & Integration; Solar
Buildings and Solar Heating & Cooling; Concentrating Solar Thermal; Solar Fuels & Chemistry; and Off-
Grid & Fringe of Grid Systems. This is the only conference in the region where peer reviewed papers can be
presented and hence plays a key role in the development of the next generation of solar energy researchers
and practitioners.

Delegates at APVI’s annual Solar Research Conference
Activity – Solar Map
APVI hosts the Australian Solar Map, which includes live PV generation data by State and postcode, including
estimates of rooftop PV contribution to State electricity loads; PV performance by region; PV installed capacity
by postcode, State and electorate; Analysis of the development of the PV market; and SunSPoT, a rooftop
solar mapping tool which provides detailed maps for estimating PV potential on local rooftops.

Screenshot of a page from the APVI solar map website

Membership
APVI membership comprises businesses, researchers and individuals with an interest in PV. Over the years,
membership has included Government agencies, utilities, PV manufacturers and installers, universities,
research groups, individual researchers and interested individuals.
APVI welcomes new members! If you are passionate about solar energy and photovoltaics in particular,
download the Membership application form here and get involved!

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