Plenary Sessions

InCoRE - A new ISES Educational Initiative

This session will introduce InCoRE, a  new educational initiative by ISES.  InCoRE is a new approach to enhance International Cooperation in Higher Education on Renewable Energies, in particular between developing and…

High Level Plenary - Status and Trends, Major Challenges and Pathways to 100% RE

Our opening high-level panelists give overviews of the energy transformation we are experiencing, including the major drivers, challenges, and opportunities for a 100% renewable energy world.

Spotlight India I: India Achieving 450 GWp Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030 - Steps and Actions to be Taken by All Stakeholders

In September 2020, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans for India to achieve 450GWp of renewable energy by 2030, tripling India’s prior non-fossil fuel target in less than 10 years. This significant…

Spotlight India II: India to be Self-Reliant in Solar PV Value Chain Manufacturing: Will the Govt of India PLI Scheme Accelerate Manufacturing Capacity?

The Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has brought forward two key solar initiatives: “Make in India”, a program introduced to attract foreign investment, and “OSOWOG” – One Sun One World One Grid” to bolster local…

Technology Overview – How Technology Innovation is Leading the Energy Transformation

This session welcomes expert speakers presenting an overview of technology developments in specific areas. Many facets of solar technologies and applications are covered, shining a light on the status and trends of key…

Policy Recommendations and Financial Mechanisms for Enabling the Energy Transformation

This session addresses renewable energy finances, markets, trend analysis, economics and policies. Panellists will discuss what is necessary to create a political and financial enabling environment for the energy…

Industry Roundtable #1: The Key Roles of Renewable Energy Enterprises - Both Large and Small

This session brings together industry representatives describing the opportunities and challenges to their business under the ongoing energy transformation.  They highlight the status and trends of how solar and…

ISES Awards Ceremony 2021

Join us to honour and celebrate the ISES 2021 Awards Recipients.

Since 1975 ISES has been honouring those who have made significant achievements and contributions toward advancing solar energy applications and use. Read the full…

Societal Influences and Social Justice in the Energy Transformation

This session brings together experts addressing key elements of the societal actions needed to achieve a successful transformation to 100% renewable energy, the challenges societies, and communities face, and the need…

Industry Roundtable #2: How Industry Associations Are Influencing and Accelerating the Transformation

ISES Farrington Daniels Lecture

The Farrington Daniels Lecture is given at every Solar World Congress by the winner of the ISES Farrington Daniels Award.

Presented since 1975, this is the premier world award for outstanding intellectual leadership in the field of Solar…