The SNEC Scientific Conference provides an excellent platform for the world’s PV experts and scientists to showcase and share the latest developments in solar energy technologies.In recent years, the global photovoltaic industry, especially in China, has developed rapidly and its market has increased significantly. Residential and distributed photovoltaic (PV) installations, energy storage, big data + artificial intelligence, smart microgrids, and Internet of Things, among others, are becoming more closely integrated.