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EU PVSEC 2016 A-Z Info for EU PVSEC Participants Page 1 of 16 Practical Information for EU PVSEC Participants ACCESS Access to the Conference You have to register and pay the registration fee to have access to the Conference. The Conference registration can be processed online or via fax. The EU PVSEC Dinner can additionally be booked in every registration category. Participants of certain countries may need a visa. For comprehensive information about the Conference registration and to get to the online registration area, please visit: Conference Registration If you have already registered, you can pick-up your badge and your conference material on- site at the Conference Registration Desk in the foyer at the main entrance. Access to Intersolar Europe as a visitor As EU PVSEC Conference Delegate, you can visit the Intersolar Europe Exhibition for free. If you want to buy a visitor ticket only, please contact Intersolar directly. Access to the EU PVSEC Parallel Events You need to have registered for the Conference in order to have access to EU PVSEC Parallel Events. For comprehensive information about EUPVSEC Parallel Events please visit: EU PVSEC Parallel Events Payment of Registration Fees / Tickets Access to the Conference is only permitted after full and successful payment of the respective registration fee of the chosen category/period. You may pay via bank transfer or via credit cards. Visa card, Master card and American Express cards are accepted. Credit Cards WIP, the organiser of the EU PVSEC, accepts Visa, Master or American Express credit cards for the payment of your participation fee. Prices Please find an overview on all EU PVSEC ticketing prices at a glance here: Registration categories, registration fees and registration benefits

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Practical Information for EU PVSEC Participants ACCESS

Access to the Conference

You have to register and pay the registration fee to have access to the Conference. The Conference registration can be processed online or via fax. The EU PVSEC Dinner can additionally be booked in every registration category. Participants of certain countries may need a visa. For comprehensive information about the Conference registration and to get to the online registration area, please visit: Conference Registration If you have already registered, you can pick-up your badge and your conference material on-site at the Conference Registration Desk in the foyer at the main entrance.

Access to Intersolar Europe as a visitor

As EU PVSEC Conference Delegate, you can visit the Intersolar Europe Exhibition for free. If you want to buy a visitor ticket only, please contact Intersolar directly.

Access to the EU PVSEC Parallel Events

You need to have registered for the Conference in order to have access to EU PVSEC Parallel Events. For comprehensive information about EUPVSEC Parallel Events please visit: EU PVSEC Parallel Events

Payment of Registration Fees / Tickets

Access to the Conference is only permitted after full and successful payment of the respective registration fee of the chosen category/period. You may pay via bank transfer or via credit cards. Visa card, Master card and American Express cards are accepted.

Credit Cards

WIP, the organiser of the EU PVSEC, accepts Visa, Master or American Express credit cards for the payment of your participation fee.

Prices

Please find an overview on all EU PVSEC ticketing prices at a glance here: Registration categories, registration fees and registration benefits

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Exhibitors - Co-Location Intersolar Europe/EU PVSEC

In 2016, the EU PVSEC will open its doors in co-location with the Intersolar Europe in Munich. As a distinguished exhibitor of the EU PVSEC, it appears being interesting for you to represent your company or organisation at the Intersolar Europe with its 40.000 visitors from all over the world. For stand booking, please contact the organizer of the Intersolar Europe: Ms. Gaby Lajtkep Solar Promotion GmbH

+49 7231 58598-16

+49 7231 58598-28

[email protected]

Invitation letters

For Conference Delegates

Conference Delegates must be an author of an accepted and confirmed paper or must have registered and paid the required registration fees before requesting an official letter of invitation for visa purposes. Authors can download their invitation letter within the registration process in the user profile, as soon as they received their official notification letter of abstract acceptance by the programme secretariat (Jon de Gregorio, [email protected], phone 089-72012723). If you are not an author, you can download your invitation letter only after complete, successful registration including full payment of your registration fee.

SERVICES

Networking and Catering

Coffee Breaks

Coffee Breaks are included in the Conference fee. They will be served in the Conference breaks in hall B0.

Welcome Reception

On Monday, 20 June at 18:30, the Welcome Reception will take place in Hall B0 and is free for all Conference participants. Come and meet your colleagues of the PV community and celebrate the EU PVSEC 2016 as a major networking platform for the global PV Solar sector.

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Networking Lunch

We are pleased to inform you that a networking lunch will be available for interested delegates from Monday to Thursday, 20 – 23 June in a dedicated networking area in exclusive ambiance, directly in the ICM Munich. The networking lunch will be served in buffet style, and is convenient for both meat lovers and vegetarians. If you suffer from any allergies (e.g. gluten, lactose), please inform us, we will make sure to adapt your menu appropriately. The buffet comprises the following:

Varieties of salads and vegetables

Fruits, desserts and sweet items

Bread selection

Soup (vegetarian)

Main courses with pasta, vegetables and meat

Tickets can be bought via your online registration process. Tickets are limited and may become subject to availability and need to be paid in advance. Tickets will not be sold on-site. Access to the networking lunch will be granted upon presentation of a lunch voucher which you will receive at the registration desk on-site along with your registration documents. Lost tickets will not be replaced. Take this occasion to meet your existing contacts and to establish new ones in a relaxed atmosphere! Read more about prices and conditions.

EU PVSEC Dinner

Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 19:30 - 22:30

The EU PVSEC 2016 Conference Dinner takes place in the Restaurant Hirschau which is located in the idyllic landscape of Munich’s green lung, the “English Garden”. Hirschau is renowned for its upscale traditional cuisine with Bavarian specialities. The EU PVSEC shuttle bus will bring you from ICM Munich at around 18:45 - 19:00 to Hirschau. Drink original Bavarian beer or delicious wine and just enjoy the evening with your colleagues and other EU PVSEC PV experts. Enjoy an excellent dinner and fine drinks together with PV experts from all over the world.

Tickets are limited and almost sold out - join us and book your dinner ticket today!

Delegates, Exhibitors and Visitors interested are welcome to take part in the EU PVSEC Dinner. Tickets for the EU PVSEC Dinner can be booked within your Conference registration process or on-site at the Conference Registration Desk (subject to availability).The price for one ticket is 95 Euros.

Already registered for the conference? Contact us at [email protected] to get your dinner ticket.

About to register for the conference? Don´t miss to choose the EU PVSEC-Dinner option while completing your Conference Registration.

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Restaurants

A special dedicated Networking Lunch could be booked prior to the event. Tickets are not available on-site. For those who did not include Networking Lunch tickets in their registration, there is a wide range of cafés and restaurants around the ICM and numerous snack bars in the exhibition halls.

Personal Programme Planner

This interactive planning tool is available on www.eupvsec-planner.com. It provides a quick and detailed overall view about all events, sessions and presentations of the EU PVSEC 2016. Create your personal agenda by browsing the EU PVSEC programme and benefit from a clearly laid out schedule. Save it, up-date it, print it - or check your results also on your smartphone under mobile.eupvsec-planner.com.

List of Participants

The List of Participants is the official list of attendees of the EU PVSEC 2016 and will be available on-site at the Conference Registration Desk.

Information Centre

Our organisation and registration team will be glad to assist you on-site for any information and help you might need during the event. In addition there will be information boards, situated close to the registration desks. A Programme / Info Board shows the Conference Programme for the entire week, including all last-minute changes. It also serves as reference for checking further details of the Conference and social programme. We kindly ask you to check these boards on a regular basis.

Press Office

The Press Office can be found at the ground floor in room 2.

Lost and Found

Lost and found items can be recovered at the registration desks located in the foyer at the main entrance.

Wardrobes / Cloakroom and luggage facility

There are no lockers in the ICM, but there are wardrobes / cloakrooms at the main entrance next to registration area.

WLAN / Internet

WLAN is available in the ICM Munich. You can easily log-in with your WLAN compatible electronic device. Open your browser, choose the WLAN of EU PVSEC and login with the password eupvsec2016.

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Opening hours

Opening hours of Conference Registration Desk

Sunday 19 June 2016 16:00 – 18:00 Monday 20 June 2016 07:30 – 19:00 Tuesday 21 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Wednesday 22 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Thursday 23 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Friday 24 June 2016 08:00 – 12:00

Opening hours of the Intersolar Exhibition

Wednesday 22 June 2016 09:00 – 18:00 Thursday 23 June 2016 09:00 – 18:00 Friday 24 June 2016 09:00 – 17:00

Opening hours of Presenters’ Desk

Sunday 19 June 2016 16:00 – 18:00 Monday 20 June 2016 07:30 – 19:00 Tuesday 21 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Wednesday 22 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Thursday 23 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Friday 24 June 2016 08:00 – 12:00

Opening hours of Delivery of Manuscripts Desk

Sunday 19 June 2016 16:00 – 18:00 Monday 20 June 2016 07:30 – 19:00 Tuesday 21 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Wednesday 22 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00 Thursday 23 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00

VENUE Addresses

Organiser of the EU PVSEC

WIP GmbH & Co. KG Sylvensteinstr. 2 81369 München Tel.: 0049-(0)-89-72012735 Fax: 0049-(0)-89-72012791

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Address of the venue

ICM – International Congress Center Munich, Germany Messe München Locations Messegelände/ Entrance west 81823 Munich Germany Telephone : +49 89 949-23023

WIP Authors’ service Jon de Gregorio

0049-(0)-89-720 12 723

0049-(0)-89-720 12 791

jon.de-Gregorio[a]wip-munich.de

WIP Delegates’ service Katrin Aust

0049-(0)-89-720 12 730

0049-(0)-89-720 12 791

katrin.aust[a]wip-munich.de

WIP Conference accounting Katrin Aust

0049-(0)-89-720 12 730

0049-(0)-89-720 12 791

katrin.aust[a]wip-munich.de

Address of the Airport

FMG Flughafen München GmbH

Nordallee 25

85356 Munich

Tel. +49 89 975-00

https://www.munich-airport.de/

Cash Machines / Exchange Facilities

Messe Munich features several ATMs. Two of them are operated by ReiseBank (Travel Bank) in the West Entrance, ground floor, and on the 1st floor along the Expressway between Halls B3 and B4. Stadtsparkasse München (Munich Savings Bank) has three cash machines, located on the ground floor of the East Entrance (near the corridor to Hall B6), the North Entrance (under the stairs) and the Northwest Entrance (in the passageway to the parking garage).

Parking Facilities

The ICM provides enough parking space for both EU PVSEC and Intersolar Delegates. The parking lot and the Parkhaus West parking garage open at 7am and close two hours after the event ends. The rate is 8 € for 24 hours (parking areas at the open-air ground) or 10€ for 24 hours (parking garage).

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Emergencies / First Aid

Inside the Conference / Exhibition

It is always recommended calling a hostess or informing the organizing team at the registration desks in the welcome area in case of an emergency.

Outside the Conference/ Exhibition

Emergency Telephone Codes Fire department: 112 Emergency medical service (Rescue): 112 Emergency medical service (Physician): For Munich: 116 11 (24-hour medical service / Family Doctor) Police: 110

Germanys country code is +49. In spite of due diligence, EU PVSEC cannot assume liability for accuracy of the information.

Insurance

The organizers do not accept liability for individual medical, travel or personal insurance and participants are strongly advised to make their own arrangements regarding health and travel insurance.

PROGRAMME

Opening Session

The Conference Opening will take place on Monday, 20 June from 8:30 – 12:30 in the main Auditorium Room 1. Two Keynote and Plenary speakers present their research work. Oral Presentations

Orals are verbal presentations with a time slot of 15 minutes presented in power point. More information can be found in the EU PVSEC Conference Programme. Create your personal agenda with the Personal Programme Planner.

Plenary Presentations

Plenaries are also oral presentations but with a time slot of 20 minutes and no other session takes place at the same time. More information can be found in the EU PVSEC Conference Programme. Create your personal agenda with the Personal Programme Planner.

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Visual Presentations

Visuals are presentations in form of a poster. It should concentrate on the outstanding features of a project, and should present data in a way easily grasped by the viewer, with a minimum of text. It will be visible to the participants every day of the conference week and the speaker is free to stand by it and present the work at any time. To guarantee maximum information exchange the author will present at the poster during a specific time. More information can be found in the EU PVSEC Conference Programme. Create your personal agenda with the Personal Programme Planner.

Closing Session

The Conference Closing will take place on Friday, 24 June at 11:30 in the Auditorium Room 5. All EU PVSEC participants are invited to attend this session which encompasses the Conference Summaries, the EU PVSEC Student Awards, the Awards for Outstanding Visual Presentations and concluding presentations.

EU PVSEC Parallel Events

In addition to the Conference Programme and the PV Industry Exhibition, the EU PVSEC Parallel Events offer a deep insight into specific topics along the most resent technology, market and business trends and address to global decision makers from industry, research, finance and politics. Please find here all EU PVSEC Parallel Events: EU PVSEC Parallel Events Access to the Parallel Events is included for all Conference delegates on day(s) registered.

Language

The official language used throughout the Conference is English.

INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS

Notes for Authors / Instructions for Authors / Paper submission

The Instructions below include important information on how to prepare and submit your manuscripts for publication in the EU PVSEC Proceedings.

Plenary / Oral Presentations

Speakers of Plenary and Oral presentations hand in their presentation/s at the Presenters’ Desk. A technician will control the correct functionality and transfer the presentation to the respective auditorium. Further details regarding Plenary/Oral Presentations can be found in the Notes for Authors. Speakers and Chairpersons of Plenary and Oral sessions meet 15 minutes prior to the start of their session in the respective auditorium in order to be briefed and to become acquainted with audio-visual aid.

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Visual / Poster Presentations

Authors of Visual presentations are requested to set up their posters on the allotted boards as early as possible on Monday morning, 20 June and to take them down on Thursday, 23 June, after the last session at 18:30. All Visual presentations should be presented through the full 4 days from Monday to Thursday in the Poster Area. The panel at your disposal will have a maximum display area measuring 0.85 m wide x 1.20 m high. This allows posters of up to A0 format (841 mm x 1189 mm, upright format). The boards will be numbered according to the Conference Programme. Please find all detailed guidelines in the Notes for Authors of Visual Presentations. Authors of posters are requested to be in-situ at their posters at the session time indicated in the Programme Brochure, in order to present their paper to the audience and to create a Q&A session.

Publication of manuscripts in the EU PVSEC Proceedings

Authors need to deliver their manuscript at the “Delivery of Manuscripts” Desk in order to be published in the EU PVSEC 2016 Proceedings. If the manuscript is not delivered during the Conference, your paper cannot be published in the Proceedings. The Instructions for Preparation of Papers are available for download on the EU PVSEC website. The EU PVSEC 2016 Proceedings contains all scientific papers, which have been presented at the EU PVSEC 2016 and have also been submitted for publication at the “Delivery of Manuscript” on site. It constitutes a comprehensive source of state-of-the-art information and vital point of reference for researchers, technologists, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and all involved in the global PV sector. The EU PVSEC Proceedings will be available online from August 2016.

Opening hours of the Delivery of Manuscripts Desk (room 2, ground floor):

Sunday, 19 June 2016 16:00 – 18:00

Monday, 20 June 2016 07:30 – 19:00

Tuesday-Thursday, 21 – 23 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00

Opening hours of the Presenters’ Desk (room 2, ground floor):

Sunday, 19 June 2016 16:00 – 18:00

Monday, 20 June 2016 07:30 – 19:00

Tuesday-Thursday, 21 – 23 June 2016 08:00 – 19:00

Friday, 24 June 2016 08:00 – 12:00

Prizes and Awards

European Becquerel Prize for Outstanding Merits in Photovoltaics

The European Becquerel Prize for Outstanding Merits in Photovoltaics was established by the European Commission in 1989 to mark the 150th anniversary of Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel’s discovery of the photovoltaic effect in 1839, which laid the foundation of both, photovoltaics and photography. Read more: Becquerel Prize

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Awards for the best Visual Presentations 2016

Considered as one of the main features of the Conference the most outstanding visual presentations will be awarded. The award giving procedures were based on the quality of the contents reported and on the quality of the presentation.

EU PVSEC 2016 Student Awards

To encourage high-quality work among young researchers, the EU PVSEC Student Awards are delivered in recognition of the most remarkable and outstanding research work in the field of PV on the occasion of the EU PVSEC 2016.

Peer Review Process

A selected number of the highest scored abstracts from every Conference Subject will be invited to be peer reviewed and published by the renowned scientific journal ‘Progress in Photovoltaics’. This publication will be made in addition to the publication in the EU PVSEC Conference Proceedings. Publications in Progress in Photovoltaics are scheduled after the EU PVSEC 2016. For more information about Progress in Photovoltaics please visit: Progress in Photovoltaics

TRAVEL INFORMATION / TOURIST INFORMATION Accomodation

To reserve your room we recommend HRS:

The rate is subject to daily modifications and availability.

How to reach

The ICM – International Congress Center Munich is located in Munich-Riem and is easy to reach from every direction. Whether you're arriving by plane, train, car, or public transportation, you always enjoy the best connection to the Venue.

By train

From Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof), take the U2 subway (U-Bahn) line direction Messestadt Ost and stop at Messestadt West.

By public transportation

The ICM – International Congress Center Munich is directly connected to Munich’s public transportation system, which is fast, reliable and environmentally-friendly.

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The Congress Center is located directly at the stop ‘Messestadt West’ and takes only 20 minutes from the city center.

The U2 subway (U-Bahn) line direction Messestadt Ost runs from 4:00 in the morning to 1:00 at night, and takes you directly to the ICM.

During peak travel times on weekdays, the U2 runs every 5 minutes:

07:30 - 10:10 from the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) 15:10 - 18:55 from Messestadt West

By car

Road signs on the outskirts of town and throughout the entire city indicate the way to Messe Munich and the ICM. The ICM is located directly on the A94. Take either freeway exit Feldkirchen-West (Exit Nr. 6) or München-Riem (Exit Nr. 5). On the event centre grounds, a dynamic traffic control system will regulate the flow of traffic. It will direct you to the free parking spaces closest to the event centre. Notes for automotive navigation systems:

Depending on which navigation system you have, you’ll find the Messe Munich along with the ICM in the category “event centers” or “exhibition grounds”, or under the keyword “trade fair”

Some GPS navigation systems allow you to choose between the centre’s East, West, and North Entrances. If this is the case, choose the West Entrance (Am Messesee, 81829 München).

The geo-coordinates for ICM: Longitude: 11.695547, Latitude: 48.134962

By plane

At Munich Airport, you’ll enjoy excellent national, inter-European and international flights. With approximately 10 Million passengers a year, the airport is ranked number one in Germany. Its 106 airlines, 73 direct flights and 244 destinations make Munich an attractive destination. See the Munich Airport website for flight connections www.munich-airport.de.

Directly below the central area of the Munich Airport, you’ll find the suburban train (S-Bahn) lines S1 and S8. Every 10 minutes a train departs for the city center. Depending on the route you choose, the ride takes between 45 and 60 minutes.

Public transportation routes to the ICM

From the airport take the S1 or the S8 to Munich Hauptbahnhof (central train station). Transfer to the U2 direction Messestadt Ost and get off at Messestadt West. The ICM can be reached in a short walking distance.

Alternatively take the S8 from the airport to the stop Ostbahnhof. Transfer to the U5 direction Neuperlach Süd and ride one station to the stop Innsbrucker Ring. From the same platform, transfer to the U2 direction Messestadt Ost and get off at Messestadt West. The ICM can be reached in a short walking distance.

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Public transportation System

Munich has an extensive public transportation system. It consists of a network of underground (U-Bahn), suburban trains (S-Bahn), trams and buses. Subway stations are marked with signs showing a white "U" on a blue background. The S-Bahn suburban lines are marked with a white "S" on a green background. Tram and bus stops are marked with a green "H" inside a green circle on a yellow background. In general Munich’s transport network is easily accessible for those with walking difficulties or heavy luggage, with lifts and ramps.

The price for a single ticket for short distances for one person is € 1,40 and is suitable

for up to four stops on all transportation means, but only two stops of these on U- or S-

Bahn, valid for one hour

For a longer distance you may need a single ticket at the cost of € 2,70 which is

suitable for one single trip in one direction, valid for three hours.

The price of a single day ticket is depending on the zone of the destination:

Single day ticket inner zone € 6,40

Single day ticket XXL area € 8,60

Single day ticket entire network 12,40 EUR

A detailed overview of ticket types and sales locations is available on the MVV website.

Depending on your needs you can furthermore choose between several kinds of group and daily

tickets to save money, for example the City Tour Card. The City Tour Card cost a bit more than the

Day Tickets. It serves the same purpose, but offers additionally discounts on many museums and

tourists attractions.

Planning your journey

Before seeing the sights, you may wish to consult the MVV website to help you find the quickest

and most convenient way to get from A to B. In addition, there are a number of excellent apps

available to help you find your way around the city.

Taxi

Taxis are located at all entrances of the Messe Munich and in front of the ICM – International Congress Center.

Other Taxis Services:

Taxi-München eG +49 / (0)89/21 610 or +49 / (0)89/19 410 IsarFunk +49 / (0)89/450540

Taxi Fares

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Regardless of how many people board the taxi, fares are based on a basic fare plus a minimum of one rate increment or waiting time plus any surcharges.

The basic fare is € 3,70

Rate per kilometre for up to 5 kilometres: € 1,90

Rate per kilometre for 5 to 10 kilometres: € 1,70

Rate per kilometre for more than 10 kilometres: € 1,60

There is a flat fare of 63 euros to travel directly from Munich Airport to the ICM.

Country Code / Telephone

The international access code for Germany is +49. Phone cards can be purchased at kiosks and internet/phone shops. Mobile phones with GSM-standard do work without any problems in Germany.

Electricity

The standard power supply in Germany is 230 V AC as in most countries of Western Europe. A transformer and an adapter are necessary to use electrical appliances from various countries. Adapters are available in most hardware stores.

Time Zone

Germany is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).

Opening times in Munich / Shopping hours Museums / Sightseeing

There are more than 80 museums in Munich. Here are some of the most interesting museums in Munich including the opening hours:

Munich Residence Museum and Treasury: Daily from 9am to 6pm

Cuvilliés Theater: Mondays to Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm, Sundays: 9 am-6 pm

Nymphenburg Palace Complex: Daily from 9am to 6pm

Bavarian National Museum: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm

Munich City Museum: Tuesday – Sunday from 9am to 6pm

Deutsches Museum: Daily from 9am to 5pm

Old Pinakothek: Tuesday – Sunday from 9am to 6pm

New Pinakothek: Daily except TUE from 10am to 6 pm

Pinakothek of Modern Art: Tuesday – Sunday from 9am to 6pm

Museum Brandhorst: Tuesday – Sunday from 10am to 6pm

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Shops

Most department stores and supermarkets are open from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 in the morning to 20:00 in the evening.

Banks/ Banking Facilities

Cash machines are available throughout the city and accept most of the common used international cards. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops. The bank opening hours in Munich are from Monday to Friday 08:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00.

Post Offices

Post offices are generally open from 08:00/09:00 - 18:00 (Mon-Fri) / 08:00/09:00 – noon (Sat).

Restaurants Restaurants are generally open between 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00. There are several restaurants near the venue, which offer all kinds of foods for every budget.

Pharmacies Most pharmacies are open from around 8:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri) and from 10:00 - 18:00 on Saturdays (closed on Sundays).

Copy Shops A Copy shop can be found here (U-Bahn station ‘Trudering’): Da Bladldrugga Franz Pertschi Copy & Print Service Wasserburger Landstr. 15 81825 München – Trudering Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm

Da-Bladldrugga-

Franz-Pertschi

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Tourist Information / Sightseeing / Tours booking

The Munich tourist board and the two tourist information offices are your primary source of information. They will be pleased to make your stay in Munich as pleasant as possible. Staff are happy to help you find accomodation and to inform you about entertainment and cultural events in the city. Tourist offices - Opening hours

Tourist Office at City Hall Marienplatz 2 80331 München

Opening hours: Mon to Fri 9am - 7pm Sat 9am - 4pm Sun/Holiday 10am - 2pm

Tourist Office at Main Station Central Train Station Bahnhofsplatz 2 80335 München

Opening hours: Mon to Sat 9am - 8pm Sun/Holiday 10am - 6pm

Further information about Munich can be found here:

http://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/home_en/Tourist-Office# http://www.muenchen.de/int/en.html www.innenstadtwirte.de

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INDEX Access 1 Access to the Conference 1 Access to the EU PVSEC Parallel Events 1 Access to the Exhibition 1 Access to the Parallel Events 8 Accomodation 10 Adresses of the Airports 6 American Express 1 Authors 8 Awards 8, 10 Badge 1 Bag 1 Banks 6, 14 Becquerel Prize 9 Catering 2 Cloakrooms 4 Closing Session 8 Coffee Breaks 2 Conference registration 1 Conference Registration Desk 1, 3 Copy Shops 14 Country Code 13 Credit cards 1 Delivery of Manuscripts 9 Electricity 13 Emergencies 7 Emergency Telephone Codes 7 EU PVSEC Dinner 1 EU PVSEC Student Awards 8 EUPVSEC Parallel Events 1 Exhibitors 2 Fee 1 First Aid 7 How to reach 10 Information Centre 4 Information for Authors 8 Insurance 7 Internet 4 Invitation letters 2 Keynote 7 Language 8 List of Participants 4 Lost and Found 4 Luggage 4 Master card 1 Museums 13 Networking 2 Notes for Authors 8 Opening hours 5 Opening hours Registration Desk 5 Opening hours Delivery of Manuscripts Desk 5

Opening hours of Presenters’ Desk 5 Opening hours of the Exhibition 5 Opening Session 7 Opening times 13 Oral Presentations 7, 8 Organiser 1 Paper submission 8 Parallel Events 1, 8 Parking Facilities 6 Payment 1 Payment of Registration Fees 1 Peer Review 10 Personal agenda 4, 7, 8 Personal Programme Planner 7, 8 Pharmacies 14 Plenary Presentations 7, 8 Post Offices 14 Poster 8 Presenter’s Desk 9 Press Office 4 Prices/ Prizes 1, 9 Prizes and Awards 9 Proceedings 8, 9, 10 Programme 4, 7, 8, 9 Progress in Photovoltaics 10 Public transportation 12 Publication of manuscripts 9 Registration 1 Registration area 1 Registration Fee 1, 2 Restaurants 14 Services 2 Shopping hours 13 Shops 14 Sightseeing 13, 15 Taxi 12 Telephone 13 Ticketing 1 Tickets for the EU PVSEC Dinner 3 Time Zone 13 Tourist Information 10 Tours Booking 15 Travel Information 10 Venue 5 Visa 1 Visa card 1 Visual Presentations 8, 9, 10 Wardrobes 4 Welcome Reception 2 WLAN/ Wifi 4