The advances of technology along the solar value chain in recent years have been breathtaking: Innovations have included considerably larger wafers, new cell technologies, much higher-efficiency solar modules, smarter inverters with management systems that can control fully electrified high-tech homes and less material-intensive fixed or tracking mounting systems that can be installed faster and boost system yields. This session will provide an overview of the latest technologies:Wafer-to-module technology innovationsGrid-connection and system control devicesMounting technology for solar system installations

Dr. Bertrand Paviet-Salomon

The advances of technology along the solar value chain in recent years have been breathtaking: Innovations have included considerably larger wafers, new cell technologies, much higher-efficiency solar modules, smarter inverters with management systems that can control fully electrified high-tech homes and less material-intensive fixed or tracking mounting systems that can be installed faster and boost system yields. This session will provide an overview of the latest technologies:Wafer-to-module technology innovationsGrid-connection and system control devicesMounting technology for solar system installations

Christian Salzeder

An inflationary environment with high product and labor costs as well as rising interest rates have made investments into solar projects less attractive at a time when Europe needs to accelerate deployment in order to meet its climate targets. On top of that, policy makers are creating uncertainty among investors by implementing caps on revenues and rushing to modify an established electricity market design.This session will cover:Overview of the solar project financing landscapeBusiness models and solar investment trendsInsurability and risk assessment in PV projects

Dr. Guido Agostinelli

Hybrid power plants can help overcome the limits of flexibility of renewable power generation sources. As solar and wind power are fairly complementary, combining them enables developers to extend their services. And when neither the wind blows nor the sun shines using solar and wind power together with other technologies, such as hydropower or battery storage, even makes a renewable energy supply around the clock possible.This session will discuss:The concept of hybrid solar power plantsOpportunities and challenges for energy supply around the clockLegal frameworks and technical boundary conditions for hybrid solar power supply

Felipe Narbona

Hybrid power plants can help overcome the limits of flexibility of renewable power generation sources. As solar and wind power are fairly complementary, combining them enables developers to extend their services. And when neither the wind blows nor the sun shines using solar and wind power together with other technologies, such as hydropower or battery storage, even makes a renewable energy supply around the clock possible.This session will discuss:The concept of hybrid solar power plantsOpportunities and challenges for energy supply around the clockLegal frameworks and technical boundary conditions for hybrid solar power supply

Rodrigo Álvarez

The development of off-grid projects is highly complex and requires detailed local data as well as sophisticated sizing tools in order to identify the ideal supply system from a technical and a financial perspective. To determine sustainable delivery models for off-grid electricity, socio-political conditions also need to be taken into consideration. In this session, we will showcase a range of approaches and tools for improving demand assessment, system optimization using solar-home-systems and mini-grids, as well as best practices for successful delivery models. The cases are based on the three-year research and development project "People Power: Optimizing off-grid electricity supply systems in Nigeria" (PeopleSuN).

Clara Neyrand

The development of off-grid projects is highly complex and requires detailed local data as well as sophisticated sizing tools in order to identify the ideal supply system from a technical and a financial perspective. To determine sustainable delivery models for off-grid electricity, socio-political conditions also need to be taken into consideration. In this session, we will showcase a range of approaches and tools for improving demand assessment, system optimization using solar-home-systems and mini-grids, as well as best practices for successful delivery models. The cases are based on the three-year research and development project "People Power: Optimizing off-grid electricity supply systems in Nigeria" (PeopleSuN).

Ruth Atsegbua-Mohammed

The development of off-grid projects is highly complex and requires detailed local data as well as sophisticated sizing tools in order to identify the ideal supply system from a technical and a financial perspective. To determine sustainable delivery models for off-grid electricity, socio-political conditions also need to be taken into consideration. In this session, we will showcase a range of approaches and tools for improving demand assessment, system optimization using solar-home-systems and mini-grids, as well as best practices for successful delivery models. The cases are based on the three-year research and development project "People Power: Optimizing off-grid electricity supply systems in Nigeria" (PeopleSuN).

Maria Yetano Roche

The development of off-grid projects is highly complex and requires detailed local data as well as sophisticated sizing tools in order to identify the ideal supply system from a technical and a financial perspective. To determine sustainable delivery models for off-grid electricity, socio-political conditions also need to be taken into consideration. In this session, we will showcase a range of approaches and tools for improving demand assessment, system optimization using solar-home-systems and mini-grids, as well as best practices for successful delivery models. The cases are based on the three-year research and development project "People Power: Optimizing off-grid electricity supply systems in Nigeria" (PeopleSuN).

Artificial intelligence is currently on everyone's lips. There is a real hype around the Lensa AI Photo App and ChatGPT. Even in the field of battery storage, more and more AI-based services are being offered. In this session, we want to show you what benefits you can already expect today.

Marc Mennekes

Artificial intelligence is currently on everyone's lips. There is a real hype around the Lensa AI Photo App and ChatGPT. Even in the field of battery storage, more and more AI-based services are being offered. In this session, we want to show you what benefits you can already expect today.

Dr. Alexander Hirnet

Artificial intelligence is currently on everyone's lips. There is a real hype around the Lensa AI Photo App and ChatGPT. Even in the field of battery storage, more and more AI-based services are being offered. In this session, we want to show you what benefits you can already expect today.

Prof. Dr. Holger Hesse

Artificial intelligence is currently on everyone's lips. There is a real hype around the Lensa AI Photo App and ChatGPT. Even in the field of battery storage, more and more AI-based services are being offered. In this session, we want to show you what benefits you can already expect today.

Boris Cergol

Artificial intelligence is currently on everyone's lips. There is a real hype around the Lensa AI Photo App and ChatGPT. Even in the field of battery storage, more and more AI-based services are being offered. In this session, we want to show you what benefits you can already expect today.

Dr Stephan Rohr

Having a look at the energy transition today, we know very well where we are. But in order to find out what is needed to achieve the targets, we need to have a clear picture of what a future system may look like. What is the amount of load, what are the different kinds of generation, and what are the system needs for granting a reliable energy supply. In this session, we will have a look at what the future transmission and distribution systems may look like. We really have to speed up our efforts if we are going to reach our targets! During the panel discussion, key industry stakeholders involved in shaping the energy industry of the future will share their opinions and ideas.

Dr. Vincent Berrutto

Data is essential for the charging infrastructure to be able to reach its full potential. Communication between vehicles, stations, back-end, roaming platforms, electricity markets etc. could make this possible. In this session, some key market players will be looking at innovative ways of efficiently dealing with data streams, data owners, new data brokers and keeping data secure.

Jozsef Farkas

Data is essential for the charging infrastructure to be able to reach its full potential. Communication between vehicles, stations, back-end, roaming platforms, electricity markets etc. could make this possible. In this session, some key market players will be looking at innovative ways of efficiently dealing with data streams, data owners, new data brokers and keeping data secure.

Frank Müller

Fighting climate change, ensuring a secure, resilient and affordable supply, while managing decentralization and digitalization - never before have such high demands been placed on energy systems.But there is no acceleration without essential components of speed: resources, technology, and people. This session will debate today's hurdles and potential bottlenecks in grids, before discussing answers and solutions for overcoming them, including collaboration between stakeholders, securing the supply of inputs and ways to attract talents for the clean energy industry.

Nicolas Pigeon

Fighting climate change, ensuring a secure, resilient and affordable supply, while managing decentralization and digitalization - never before have such high demands been placed on energy systems.But there is no acceleration without essential components of speed: resources, technology, and people. This session will debate today's hurdles and potential bottlenecks in grids, before discussing answers and solutions for overcoming them, including collaboration between stakeholders, securing the supply of inputs and ways to attract talents for the clean energy industry.

Daniel Dang

Fighting climate change, ensuring a secure, resilient and affordable supply, while managing decentralization and digitalization - never before have such high demands been placed on energy systems.But there is no acceleration without essential components of speed: resources, technology, and people. This session will debate today's hurdles and potential bottlenecks in grids, before discussing answers and solutions for overcoming them, including collaboration between stakeholders, securing the supply of inputs and ways to attract talents for the clean energy industry.

Juergen Hupe

Fighting climate change, ensuring a secure, resilient and affordable supply, while managing decentralization and digitalization - never before have such high demands been placed on energy systems.But there is no acceleration without essential components of speed: resources, technology, and people. This session will debate today's hurdles and potential bottlenecks in grids, before discussing answers and solutions for overcoming them, including collaboration between stakeholders, securing the supply of inputs and ways to attract talents for the clean energy industry.

Saskia Baumann

Kanping Zhang, Director of the Solar Cell R&D Department, DAS Solar

Mark Goodale, Strategic Customer Successmanager, Aurora Solar

John Zhang, Marketing Manager, Kehua Digital Energy

Ignacio Espinosa, Senior Technical Manager, JA Solar

Stuart Brannigan, Business Development Director, Solar Solutions AG

Torsten Nimtz, Regional Director, Hellmann Renewable Logistics

Pascal Ruisinger, CEO, BRC Solar