Solar photovoltaics (PV) are expected to play a massive role in the world in order to mitigate climate change. PV is expected to contribute as No. 1 energy source with share of about 46.9% in 2050. This paper discusses about application potential of various advanced solar cells such as Si tandem and perovskite solar cells. In the presentation, our recent result for world record efficiency (33.7%) InGaP/GaAs/Si tandem solar cell module approaches for solar-vehicle applications are also presented.
Bio: Dr. Masafumi Yamaguchi is Professor Emeritus at the Toyota Technological Institute. He is the Chairman of PV R&D Review Committee under NEDO and has received numerous awards including the Purple Ribbon Medal from the Emperor in 2025.
Prof. Mingcong Deng received his PhD from Kumamoto University in 1997. He has over 550 publications including 195 journal papers. He is a chair of agricultural robotics and automation technical committee, IEEE RA Society, and was the recipient of 2014 & 2019 Meritorious Services Award of IEEE SMC Society. He is a fellow of AAIA and a member of The Engineering Academy of Japan.
Masayuki Morimoto received his PhD from Keio University. He worked at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. from 1977 to 2005, and later served as a Professor at Tokai University. His research interests are in power electronics, electric machines, and vehicle applications. He has authored or edited more than 20 technical books.
Abstract: This talk explores how emerging trends in AI, blockchain, and digital twin technologies are reshaping the planning and resilience of sustainable power systems. AI enables predictive analytics for renewable generation, while blockchain introduces decentralized energy transactions. Digital twins offer real-time virtual replicas for system optimization.