3 - 7 August 2025
San Diego, California, US
Technical Event
Panel Discussion: International Lessons Learned in Heliostat Design, Deployment, and Operations
6 August 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 32B 
The focus of this panel discussion is on the lessons learned in the design, deployment, and particularly the operation of heliostat power plants globally, and how this experience can help advance future developments. The ultimate goal is the realization of reliable heliostat fields with reduced capital and operating costs making heliostat plants a competitive option among various renewable energy sources.

Panel Moderator:
Ali Khounsary, Illinois Institute of Technology (United States)

Part of the Advances in Solar Energy: Heliostat Systems Design, Implementation, and Operation II conference.

Event Details

FORMAT: Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A and networking/informal discussion.
MENU: Lunch boxes served.
SETUP: Classroom style seating.