The Mib-solar research centre actively participated in organising the First Conference of the Italian Photovoltaic Network (ReteIFV), held at the University of Milan-Bicocca on 22 and 23 June. Here is a brief report from the organising committee. “Dear Colleagues, a few days after this important and well-attended meeting of the Italian research and innovation community in the photovoltaic sector, we are writing to you first to renew our heartfelt thanks