On November 9, 2025, at Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, the Engineering Institute of Thailand, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Kasetsart University, and the Thai Photovoltaic Industry Association, jointly organized the 36th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-36) from November 9–14, 2025.
This international conference serves as a global platform that brings together scientists, engineers, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world to exchange knowledge, ideas, and innovations in solar energy and photovoltaic (PV) technology. The event aims to foster international academic and industrial collaboration, showcase advances in solar cell science and technology, and promote the development of clean and sustainable energy solutions for the future. Additionally, it seeks to raise awareness of the crucial role solar energy plays in enhancing the quality of human life. The conference features keynote lectures, more than 470 academic presentations, exhibitions, and networking activities, all designed to strengthen Thailand’s position as a key player in the global transition toward clean energy.
On the opening day, a “Tutorial Workshop on Photovoltaics” was held to provide a foundational knowledge in photovoltaic (PV) technology for researchers, students, and experts from around the world. The session was opened by Prof. Dr. Dusit Kruangam, President of the Thai Photovoltaic Industry Association (TPVA), a leading energy expert and prominent figure in Thailand’s solar energy sector. The tutorial sessions featured world-renowned experts including Prof. Dr. Arno Smets from Delft University of Technology (Netherlands), Prof. Dr. Masafumi Yamaguchi from Toyota Technological Institute (Japan), Prof. Dr. Yoshihiro Hishikawa from Ritsumeikan University (Japan), and Dr. Ulrike Jahn from Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (Germany). Topics covered ranged from the physics and engineering of solar-to-electrical energy conversion, the current status and future directions of PV technology, module testing and performance evaluation, to practical industrial applications.
NSTDA plays a crucial role in organizing this conference. ENTEC researchers served on the organizing committee in several key positions, including Dr. Amornrat Limmanee, Team Leader of the Solar Photovoltaic Research Team in ENTEC’s Energy Innovation Research Group, who serves as Co-Chair of the organizing committee and Chair of the Public Relations Subcommittee. Other ENTEC researchers contributed to the academic, public relations, and exhibition subcommittees, reflecting their role in advancing knowledge of clean energy technologies and in evaluating the performance and sustainability of solar cell systems in tropical climates. Meanwhile, NECTEC researchers served on the main organizing committee as well as the academic and poster subcommittees, led by Dr. Kobsak Sriprapha, Senior Researcher of the Spectroscopic and Sensing Devices Research Group, overseeing technical aspects, standards, and presentation systems. This underscores their role in supporting the development of electronics technologies and solar energy standards monitoring systems in Thailand.
NSTDA’s participation in organizing this conference highlights Thailand’s important role in advancing international solar energy knowledge across research, technology development, and clean energy system standards. This conference not only elevates Thai researchers to world-class standards but also positions Thailand as a regional knowledge hub for clean energy in Asia, a crucial step in driving the country toward a low-carbon economy in line with the Thai government’s Net Zero 2050 target.
