Announcement - 17th SOPHIA Workshop 2027

May 06th – 07th, 2027
ODTÜ-GÜNAM - Center for Solar Energy Research and

Applications, Ankara, Türkiye

Research-driven reliability for next-generation PV technologies, applications, and systems

The 17th SOPHIA Workshop on PV Module Reliability will take place on May 6–7, 2027 at ODTÜ‑GÜNAM – Center for Solar Energy Research and Applications, Ankara, Türkiye.

The workshop will focus on a research-driven understanding of photovoltaic module and system reliability, linking advanced scientific investigation with practical implications for manufacturers, project developers, operators, and investors.

The objective is to bridge the gap between material science, device and system development, and field performance, thereby supporting the deployment of reliable and future-proof PV technologies.

ODTÜ‑GÜNAM provides a multidisciplinary research environment covering photovoltaic technologies, materials development, integrated PV applications, power electronics, system integration as well as testing and outdoor validation infrastructures.

Fraunhofer ISE complements this with extensive expertise in module analysis and reliability, including advanced characterization methods, degradation modelling, and the transfer of research results into industrial application.

Date and Venue

Date: May 6–7, 2027
Venue: ODTÜ‑GÜNAM – Center for Solar Energy Research and Applications, Ankara, Türkiye.