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presents<\/h1>\n

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INFRA-EVENT<\/h1>\n

However IPV is right up your alley<\/h2>\n

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INVITATION<\/h1>\n

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#solar panel potential in infrastructure<\/h3>\n

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THE WAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE<\/h3>\n

IPV (Integrated<\/strong>PhotoVoltaics<\/strong>)<\/a> has long since ceased to be a thing of the future.
\nSince 1989, our people have been working on the technology to integrate solar cells into all kinds of aesthetic materials.
\nThe technology is in place.
\nThe knowledge is available. Although IPV is still very much in the innovation sphere, we are technically ready to work with you to address the climate crisis in a beautiful way.<\/p>\n

And we would like to show you that at our infra event on October 20, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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#solar panel potential in infrastructure<\/h3>\n

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THE WAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE<\/h3>\n

IPV (Integrated<\/strong>PhotoVoltaics<\/strong>)<\/a> has long since ceased to be a thing of the future.
\nSince 1989, our people have been working on the technology to integrate solar cells into all kinds of aesthetic materials.
\nThe technology is in place.
\nThe knowledge is available. Although IPV is still very much in the innovation sphere, we are technically ready to work with you to address the climate crisis in a beautiful way.<\/p>\n

And we would like to show you that at our infra event on October 20, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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#solar panel potential in infrastructure<\/h3>\n

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THE WAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE<\/h3>\n

IPV (Integrated<\/strong>PhotoVoltaics<\/strong>)<\/a> has long since ceased to be a thing of the future.
\nSince 1989, our people have been working on the technology to integrate solar cells into all kinds of aesthetic materials.
\nThe technology is in place.
\nThe knowledge is available. Although IPV is still very much in the innovation sphere, we are technically ready to work with you to address the climate crisis in a beautiful way.<\/p>\n

And we would like to show you that at our infra event on October 20, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Friday, October 20, 2023
New SOLTECH buildings
Thor Park Genk<\/h4>\n

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Participation is free<\/p>\n

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#zonnepaneelpotentieel<\/h3>\n

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As a policy maker, study bureau or executor, you will be at the forefront of innovations in the wonderful world of ‘landscape elements’.
\nYour knowledge and creativity literally pave the way to the future.
\nAnd the future … can be very beautiful. <\/p>\n

Energy issues are more topical than ever.
\nIf Europe’s ambitions were not already decisive enough, in recent years the need for an energy revolution<\/strong> has become clearer than ever. <\/p>\n

Fortunately, we are ready for the future.
Why put fields, seas and mountains full of ugly panels when we can integrate solar cells into existing surfaces?<\/p>\n

Any <\/span>facade<\/strong> <\/span>is in the sun.
Elke <\/span>car or truck<\/strong> <\/span>rides in the sun.
Every <\/span>sound wall<\/strong>… miles long … stands gleaming in the sun.
Awning<\/strong> <\/span>intuitively turns every user automatically … to the sun.
Bike lanes, terraces, car-free squares….<\/strong>
Balustrades<\/strong> <\/span>of apartment buildings.<\/p>\n

Tens of thousands of square feet of #solar<\/em> panel potential<\/span>.<\/p>\n

We can make a solar panel out of EVERYTHING.
\nAnd what that means for you as an infraspecialist, we are happy to explain. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Program<\/h3>\n

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2 p.m. | Reception
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14:30 | Welcome
<\/strong>Welcome by Bas van de Kreeke<\/em><\/p>\n

14:40 | Aesthetic solar panels – an economically and technically sound link in the energy transition<\/strong>
<\/strong>Speaker: Bas van de Kreeke<\/em><\/p>\n

3 p.m. | The theory and practice of Integrated PhotoVoltaics<\/strong>
<\/strong>Speaker: Stefan Dewallef<\/em><\/p>\n

15:30 | Infra in IIPV – The road to a bright future
<\/strong>Speaker: Micha\u00ebl Daenen (UHasselt \/ EnergyVille)<\/em><\/p>\n

16:00 | Tour of installations on and around our own new building<\/strong>
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16h30 | Ceremonial opening of our solar path by Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters<\/strong><\/p>\n

17:00 | Afterglow<\/strong>
<\/strong>Wet and dry<\/em><\/p>\n

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SPEAKERS<\/h1>\n

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Bas van de Kreeke<\/h3>\n

Ir.
\nBas van de Kreeke is CEO of Soltech. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bas is best known as CEO of the eponymous van de Kreeke construction company.
\nHe breathes the construction sector like no other.
\nAs director of Confederatie bouw and VKW Limburg, he constantly keeps his finger on the pulse. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Since May 2021, he and 5 partners have been putting their shoulders to SOLTECH. <\/span>Soltech SA is a Belgian company with manufacturing facilities located in Tienen.
\nIt was founded in 1989 as a spin-off from IMEC and was a pioneer in the field of solar panels or photovoltaics (PV).
\nThey are experts in the technology of integrated photovoltaics.
\nBesides building integrated photovoltaics, they can also implement solar cells in products, vehicles and infrastructure. <\/span><\/p>\n

Presentation
ESTHETIC SOLAR PANELS – AN ECONOMIC AND TECHNICALLY RESPONSIBLE CHANGE IN ENERGY RANSITION
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Bas takes us into the wonderful world of IPV (Integrated Photovoltaics) and discusses successively:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • IPV’s contribution in a circular economy;<\/li>\n
  • the aesthetic possibilities;<\/li>\n
  • and some projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Stefan Dewallef<\/h3>\n

    Stefan is head of R&D at SOLTECH<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Stefan is an established name within SOLTECH.
    \nFor 28 years he has represented the R&D interests.
    \nHis knowledge of Integrated PhotoVoltaics is invaluable to our company.
    \nTogether with his team, he does not shy away from any solar issue. <\/p>\n

    Presentation
    THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS
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    Stefan will look at the technical side of IPV and discuss the following topics:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • The construction of IPV;
      <\/strong><\/li>\n
    • the opportunities and the pitfalls;<\/li>\n
    • infra solutions vetted;<\/li>\n
    • and expected returns and payback models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Michael Daenen<\/h3>\n

      Micha\u00ebl is Professor of Engineering Technology at imec – Universiteit Hasselt \/ EnergyVille
      <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Micha\u00ebl Daenen received his Master of Science degree in applied physics from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU\/e, Eindhoven, Netherlands) in 2004.
      \nIn 2008, he received his Ph.D.
      \ndegree in material physics at Hasselt University (Hasselt, Belgium) with the topic of synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline diamonds. <\/p>\n

      Since 2014, he has been Professor of Engineering at Hasselt University.
      \nMicha\u00ebl’s research is spread across the wafer PV and module team and the Energy System team at IMO-IMOMEC.
      \nHe focuses on the reliability of PV modules and PV systems and integrated PV such as BIPV, IIPV and Agri PV. <\/p>\n

      Michael is the author of three U.S. patents and has published more than 80 articles.
      \nHe is also a reviewer for high-quality international journals. <\/p>\n

      Presentation
      INFRA IN IIPV – THE WAY TO A GREAT FUTURE
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      Micha\u00ebl will elaborate on recent developments within the world of IPV and make the link to Agri PV where, as with infrastructure, water management is very important.<\/p>\n

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      • Recent developments and the future
        <\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Tile skipping, solar skipping?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS<\/h1>\n

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        EBEMA | Concrete tile with solar
        <\/strong>Concept presentation of circular modular outdoor tiles for squares, driveways, terraces…<\/p>\n

        RAILINGCOMPANY | Partition
        <\/strong>Wind screen, (garden) partition, alternative to fencing, railings…. a product with profiles from Railingcompany<\/strong><\/p>\n

        HEGGE | canopy\/roof<\/strong>
        Semitransparent solar panels incorporated into a canopy that also serves as a sunshade<\/p>\n

        KAMELEON\/LIMEPARTS | Artwork mining history in solargevel<\/strong>
        Fa\u00e7ade-sized image of mine site and miner at our plant<\/p>\n

        CEPU | Aluminum balustrade<\/strong>
        Beautiful black solar balustrade to our terrace on the second floor of our building<\/p>\n

        RAF VAN HULLE | R<\/strong>eisconcepts using the sun as an energy source<\/strong>
        Raf will be stopping by with three innovative solar solutions for “on the road.
        \nHe will be present with his Solar Sail, an e-kayak, Solar Wind2, a solar trailer for E-bikes and the prototype of the KISS, an e-tandem with a solar windshield. <\/span><\/p>\n

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