NIMT successfully hosted a seminar on “Quality Infrastructure for Performance Measurements of Photovoltaic Devices” on 19 March 2025 at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok. The event was presided over by Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT.
This seminar aimed to disseminate knowledge and present advancements in the development of quality infrastructure for photovoltaic performance measurement systems in Thailand. It served as a platform for knowledge exchange among experts, testing laboratories, industry professionals, and researchers, fostering collaborative network in the innovation and quality improvement of solar cell equipment as well as strengthening Thailand’s photovoltaic industry. This effort will contribute significantly to the sustainable growth of clean energy utilization in the country, both now and in the future.
The morning session featured with lectures from the honorary speakers, including:
- Dr. Stefan Winter, Expert from Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), titled “Advances in Photovoltaic metrology at the PTB”
- Mr. Xiong Limin, Expert from National Institute of Metrology of China (NIM), titled “Recent development of solar PV standards at NIM”, and
- Dr. Oijai Ongrai, Senior Professional Metrologist from Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department of National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT), as a Chair of APMP Energy Efficiency Focus Group, titled “Advancing Solar Energy through Collaboration: the Role of APMP Energy Efficiency”.
The afternoon session focused on Thailand’s photovoltaic industry and its application from the distinguished speakers, including:
- Mr. Phuwadon Sunthornwipart, President of Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association (TPVA), titled “Opportunity and Challenges of Thailand’s photovoltaic industry”
- Prof. Dr. Vinich Promarak, Expert from Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), titled “Scaling up Perovskite Solar Cells for practical application”
- Dr. Manit Seapan, Expert from CES Solar Cells Testing Center (CSSC), titled “Energy rating according IEC 61853”
- Dr. Yaowanee Sangpongsanont, Expert from CES Solar Cells Testing Center (CSSC), titled “Analysis of PV system performance according IEC 61724”
- Ms. Rojana Leecharoen, Senior Professional Metrologist from Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department of National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT), titled “Measurement capabilities of NIMT for solar simulator acc. ISO 60904-9”, and
- Dr. Thada Keawprasert, Group Leader of Light and Color from Thermometry and Optical Metrology Department of National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT), titled “Spectral responsivity of PV cell acc. ISO 60904-8”
This seminar presented a valuable opportunity for participants to learn, share experience, and inspire one another in creating innovations that will drive the future development of Thailand’s solar cell technology.
In conclusion, it can be said that metrology serves as the core essence of technological advancement and innovation, providing a foundation for precise and reliable measurement which is an essential prerequisite for progression across all disciplines. As the saying goes, “Accurate measurement is the key to success in every field of research and development”.