Puzant Baliozian

Job Title: Sector Group Leader / Consultant
Company: VDMA - German Engineering Federation
Country: Germany

Dr. Puzant Baliozian is the current sector leader of VDMA PV Equipment Group. In this position, Dr. Baliozian conducts techno-economic studies on PV manufacturing capacity across the value chain and advocates for the interests of European PV equipment manufacturers on a global scale. Additionally, the PV Sector Group at VDMA publishes the International Technology Roadmap for Photovoltaics (ITRPV) annually, providing vital insights into technology projections and trends.

Dr. Baliozian completed his undergraduate studies in physics and later worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, focusing on photovoltaic production technologies, where he earned his Ph.D in engineering. During his years in R&D, he gained recognition for developing passivated edge technology for advanced industrial solar cell concepts.

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Sessions

Session

Recycling: Empowering Circular Economy in the Solar PV Industry

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Expo Center Norte, 2nd floor Cantareira 4-5

The circular economy is essential for the solar energy industry, focusing on the reuse and recycling of materials to significantly reduce environmental impact. By integrating these principles, devices can be designed for longevity and resource efficiency, reclaiming valuable materials from decommissioned components and minimizing waste. For that purposeinnovative product design is of vital importance, also considering the carbon footprint of the manufacturing. This approach creates a closed-loop system where materials are continuously repurposed, reducing the need for new raw materials and decreasing the carbon footprint. Overall, it enhances the sustainability and economic viability of renewable energy, ensuring solar power remains an environmentally friendly option for the future.

Further Content

Speaker

Dr. Florian Wessendorf, Solar Promotion International GmbH

Managing Director

Germany

Dr. Florian Wessendorf is Managing Director of Solar Promotion GmbH and Solar Promotion International GmbH. He is responsible for the global conference program and exhibitions in North America, South America and India. He has deep expertise in the solar industry, and formerly served as Managing Director of Photovoltaic Equipment at VDMA, where he was responsible for strategic development, market research and technology scouting, advocacy and policy advice, events, PR and marketing.

Speaker

Eduardo Tobias Ruiz, Watt Capital

Managing Partner

Brazil

Eduardo Tobias is a Managing Partner at Watt Capital. He is a specialist in project investment analysis, project financing, and on mergers & acquisitions of renewable energy projects and assets in Brazil. He is a cofounder and currently the vice-coordinator of ABSOLAR's Green Hydrogen Working Group. Tobias is also a visiting Professor at FGV, teaching for its Power Sector Executive Program, and author of the books 'Investment Analysis in Utility Scale PV Projects' (2021) and 'Investment Analysis in Bioenergy Greenfield Projects' (2015). He has a BSc. in Business Administration from FGV-EAESP and a Professional Master in Bioenergy from FGV-EESP.

Speaker

Vinicius Ayrão Franco, Sinergia Consultoria e Serviçios Tecnicos LTDA

Technical Director

Brazil

Electrical Engineer, specialist in Photovoltaic Solar Energy Projects in MMGD and self-production. He has developed more than 500MW of projects for Parecer de Acesso in 24 concessionaires across the country. He actively participated in the ABNT commission that developed NBR 16690. He has been a speaker at the main events in the solar energy sector and a course instructor in the area of solar energy electrical installations, having trained more than 600 technical and engineering professionals. He is currently President of Abracopel, a board member of ABGD and Technical Director of Sindistal-RJ.

Speaker

Priscila Alves dos Santos, FIT Instituto de Tecnologia

Researcher & Electrical Engineer

Brazil

Priscila Santos is a researcher in the energy field at Instituto Fit. She is responsible for energy startups and applied AI and IoT training. She has in-depth knowledge of the hybrid generation industry for rural and industrial areas. Mentor of startups in the energy, automotive, agricultural and fintech segments.

Speaker

Hilton Moreno, Independent Consultant

Consultant

Brazil

- Electrical Engineer from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (1980); - Member of ABNT's Brazilian Electricity Committee since 1986, with participation in various committees; - Pedagogical Director and Professor at Universidade Potência Educação; - In 2014, he received the Engineering Merit Diploma from CREA-SP, Architecture and Agronomy of São Paulo; - Lecturer and author of books and articles on electrical engineering.