The Laboratory of the Development of Renewable Energies and their Applications in Sahara Areas (LDERAS) in partnership with the Faculty of Exact Sciences of the University of TAHRI Mohamed Bechar, organizes the 3rd version of the National Conference on Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic Materials and Devices, to be held in Bechar, Algeria, on November 17-18, 2025. This conference aims to bring together academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Renewable Energy systems, Photovoltaic materials, and Devices. It also offers a leading interdisciplinary platform for presenting and discussing recent innovations, trends, challenges, and solutions in these fields.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Authors are invited to submit original research papers in Arabic, English, or French using a simple template with a similarity index that must not exceed 30%. 

List of Topics

1. Materials and Technologies for Solar Cells

• Silicon-based solar cells (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, amorphous)
• High-efficiency solar cells (III-V compounds, multijunction, concentrated PV)
• Organic, dye-sensitized, and Perovskite solar cells
• Emerging materials and concepts for photovoltaic devices

1. Thin Films and Materials Engineering

• Deposition and characterization of thin films for photovoltaic
• Growth techniques: Sol-Gel, Sputtering, CVD, etc.
• Structural, optical, and electronic properties of materials
• Surface and interface passivation

1. Renewable Energy Systems and Management

• Hybrid renewable energy systems
• Size optimization and energy management strategies
• Smart grid integration, energy storage, and control
• Microgrids and off-grid applications
• Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy

1. Modeling, Simulation, and Characterization of PV Devices

• Modeling and Numerical Simulation of PV panels and systems
• Electrical, Optical, and Thermal Characterization techniques
• Reliability, Aging, and Performance degradation of PV modules
• Fabrication and Testing of photovoltaic prototypes

Committees

Honorary Chairs

• Pr. MAAZOUZI Abdelhak - Dean of The Faculty of Exact Sciences

• Pr. DENNAI Benmoussa - Director of LDERAS Laboratory

Conference Chair

• Pr. NOURI Abdelkader - University of Bechar

Conference Co-Chair

• Dr. BOUIDA Ahmed - University of Bechar

Scientific Committee Chair

• Dr. ATOUANI Toufik - University of Bechar

Organization Committee Chair

• Pr. BENNACEUR Said - University of Bechar

Scientific Committee

• Pr. ADOUANE Belkacem - University of Batna
• Pr. HEMMANI Abderahmane - University of Bechar
• Pr. MERAH Benyoucef - University of Bechar
• Pr. DENNAI Benmoussa - University of Bechar
• Pr. BOUROUIS Abdelhabib - University of Oum El Bouaghi
• Pr. ZEMMOURI Hassiba - HNSRE of Algiers 
• Pr. KHALDI Fouad - HNSRE of Algiers
• Pr. DJELLOUL Abdelkader - CRTSE of Algiers
• Pr. BARAKA Oussama - University of Chlef
• Pr. DAHBI Noura - University of Bechar
• Pr. GHEZALI Mohammed - University of Sidi Bel Abbes
• Pr. GHARIANI Rachid - University of Ouargla
• Pr. ABDELKHALEK Othmane - University of Bechar
• Pr. SELLAM Mabrouk - University of Bechar
• Pr. KHACHAB Hamid - University of Bechar
• Pr. HEMMANI Abdelrrahmane - University of Bechar
• Pr. TALHI Abdelkrim UC of Tindouf 
• Pr. DENNAI Benmoussa - University of Bechar
• Pr. MELLIT Adel - University of Jijel
• Pr. HAMDADOU Nasreddine – ENP of Oran
• Pr. MERAD Abdelkrim - University of Tlemcen
• Pr. NOURI Abdelkader - University of Bechar
• Pr. ROUABEH Zahir - University of Bordj Bou Arreridj
• Pr. SENGOUGA Nouredine - University of Biskra
• Pr. BENSAFI Mohamed - University of Bechar
• Pr. KADRI Syhem - University of Bechar
• Dr. AYAT Leila - University of Bechar
• Dr. BOURBABA Houaria - University of Bechar
• Dr. AZEDDINE Bouziane - University of Bechar
• Dr. BOUHAFS Djoudi - CRTSE of Algiers
• Dr. BOUDRIES Rafika - CDER of Algiers
• Dr. HIMRANE NABIL - University of Boumerdes
• Dr. RAHMOUNI Khaoula - University of Oum El Bouaghi
• Dr. MARIR Toufik - University of Oum El Bouaghi
• Dr. BOUMOUS Samira - University of Souk Ahras
• Dr. BOUMOUS Zouhir - University of Souk Ahras
• Dr. MOKADEM Azzeddine - ENP of Oran
• Dr. ZEGADI Chewki - ENP of Oran
• Dr. MOUSTEFAOUI Mohammed - ESAS of Adrar
• Dr. ATOUANI Toufik - University of Bechar
• Dr. ZAIDI Beddiaf - University of Batna 1
• Dr. DAHBI Mammar - University of Bechar
• Dr. BOUIDA Ahmed - University of Bechar
• Dr. LAMMARI Khelifa - University of Bechar
• Dr. HIMRI Youcef - University of Bechar
• Dr. KEZZOULA Fawzi – CRTSE of Algiers
• Dr. BENATALLAH Mohammed UC. of Tamanrasset
• Dr. ACHOURI Abderrahim - University of Ouargla
• Dr. BENMEBROUK Lazhar - University of Ouargla

Organizing committee

• Pr. HEMMANI Abderrahmane (UTM-Bechar)
• Pr. MERAH Benyoucef (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. LAMMARI Khelifa (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. DAHBI Mammar (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. AZEDDINE Bouziane (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. BENSAFI Mohamed (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. DJELLOULI Mehammed (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. BOUSSARHANE Adnane (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. RABHI Mhamed (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. HIMRI Youcef (UTM-Bechar)
• Dr. REZOUG Maya (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. LATAOUI Abdelbaghi (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. BOUSAID Abderahime (UTM-Bechar)
• Mrs. HALABI Wissam (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. BOUABDALLAH Bahieddine (UTM-Bechar)
• Miss MOUISSI Amel (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. ZEBACH Mohammed (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. AOUALLIA Djillali (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. BENALI Touhami (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. BOUSSERHANE Mohammed (UTM-Bechar)
• Mrs. SARIA Bouchra (UTM-Bechar)
• Mr. MADANI Mohammed (UTM-Bechar)

Important dates

• Paper submission deadline: September 30, 2025
• Acceptance notification: October 15, 2025
• Camera ready and registration: November 1, 2025
• Conference date: November 17-18, 2025

Conference fees

• Regular participant: 5000 DZD
• PhD student: 2500 DZD
• Others and professionals: 10 000 DZD

Venue

The conference will be held at the University TAHRI Mohamed of Bechar (Algeria) 

Contact

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