Integration of solar generation into buildings, transport infrastructure and mobility systems is moving into implemented projects across Europe. The IPV Conference sits at that intersection, convening designers, engineers and industry players focused on applied photovoltaics.
What Ipvc - Integrated PV Conference 2026 brings to Florence
Ipvc - Integrated PV Conference 2026 runs 3 to 4 December in Florence at the Camera di Commercio di Firenze. The event targets architects, engineers, researchers and technology providers working on integrated PV solutions for the built environment.
The programme comprises presentations and technical sessions addressing practical integration: building-integrated photovoltaics, infrastructure integration, agrivoltaics and vehicle-integrated photovoltaics among other areas.
Main application tracks to follow
- Building-Integrated Photovoltaics with solutions for facades, roofs and architectural elements.
- Infrastructure-Integrated Photovoltaics for transport corridors, public spaces and urban installations.
- Agrivoltaics exploring co-location of crops and PV generation.
- Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics applied to mobility systems.
- Materials, design and digitalisation to improve performance and workflow.
These tracks map to concrete supplier types: module and material manufacturers, architectural firms, engineering consultancies and system integrators.
Key figures and community growth
The 2026 edition is the third edition of the conference. The 2025 edition reported over 250 participants, representation from 18 countries and 65 presentations, reflecting a growing applied PV community.
Practical steps to prepare B2B prospecting
- Technical one-pager for meetings
Create a compact technical sheet with electrical specs, integration details, installation needs and reference projects. At a technical forum this format speeds decision making.
- Prioritised meeting schedule
Identify target organisations and request 20–30 minute meetings in advance. A pre-planned schedule helps secure time with specialists and decision makers.
- Compact demo material and QR links
Bring small demo samples and QR-linked datasheets or installation guides. For BIPV and VIPV solutions, physical samples plus quick access to technical files outperform long pitches.
- Draft collaboration roadmap
Prepare a clear collaboration outline covering scope, evaluation steps and a pilot timeline. Presenting a workable pilot path increases the chance of follow-up.
What to look for in sessions and exhibitors
Focus on sessions presenting measured results or implemented projects and visit exhibitors offering modules, integration hardware or digital tools for design and simulation. Check the proceedings and author list to identify potential technical partners.
Closing recommendation and official link
If you plan to present a project or identify partners, consult the submission guidelines and project call on the event site. Details on abstracts, sponsorship and registration are available at http://www.ipv-conference.com. Targeted project proposals and technical documentation will make your participation actionable.
Applied BIPV, agrivoltaics and VIPV are advancing through demonstrators and cross-disciplinary partnerships. Ipvc - Integrated PV Conference 2026 gathers the technical conversations that can turn those demonstrators into deployed projects.
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