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Webinar

Are European Grids Smart Enough for the Future?

In the webinar, you will learn what tasks need to be solved from the perspective of a utility in order to remain competitive.

Webinar

Opportunities for the growing PV market in Brazil

Solar energy has gained a significant share in the Brazilian energy matrix. According to the recently published “Global Market Outlook” report by SolarPowerEurope, Brazil is to become a major global solar market by 2026.

Webinar

Quality assurance in Mexico and application of international standards

The need to improve the quality of solar thermal products and installations in Mexico is imperative to increase confidence in the technology and encourage market growth.

Webinar

Energy policy and PV market opportunities in Mexico

The speakers will explain the current situation in the regulatory arena and will discuss about the market segments which represent business opportunities for Mexican and foreign companies of the PV sector.

Webinar

Green hydrogen - Niche application, or key technology to achieve carbon neutrality?

In this webinar, we will explore the different facets of green hydrogen.

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Publications

Download the "Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027"

The Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027 again thoroughly analyzes the market developments.

Webinar

Potential of Brazil and Mexico for international Investments

In Latin America, Brazil and Mexico have extraordinary solar resources and very dynamic solar markets.

Webinar

Renewable Energy Jobs in Brazil – Chances and Challenges

The number of jobs generated in renewable energy projects worldwide reached 12 million in 2020. This number is 500,000 more compared to 2019, according to the eighth edition of the report Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2021 by IRENA and ILO.

Webinar

Opportunities through Agri-PV in Brazil

Agrophotovoltaics (Agri-PV) refers to a process for the simultaneous use of land for agricultural (Agri) purpose and photovoltaics (PV) energy production.

Webinar

Local support programs for solar energy in Mexico

The local government of several states in Mexico encourage a greater deployment of renewable energy sources through different support programs and projects.

Webinar

Energy Transition in the MENA Region: Solar Market Development and Outlook 2023

The local government of several states in Mexico encourage a greater deployment of renewable energy sources through different support programs and projects.

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Panel Discussion: How to Unfold Solar Strength Even Faster?

With solar power having added more capacity than all other power generation technologies combined in recent years, governments around the world have been increasingly putting solar at the heart of their decarbonization strategies. Next to China, the European Union probably has the most ambitious PV targets. Through its first Solar Strategy, the European Commission has defined targets for solar capacity growth of around 50 percent to 400 GWac (500 GWdc) until 2025, and another 50 percent by 2030.This session will cover:Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027 (report launch)The role of solar power in global and European decarbonization policiesPolicies and business strategies for the rapid deployment of extensive solar capacities

Stefanie Alexander

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

The Role of Solar Power in Global and European Decarbonization Models

With solar power having added more capacity than all other power generation technologies combined in recent years, governments around the world have been increasingly putting solar at the heart of their decarbonization strategies. Next to China, the European Union probably has the most ambitious PV targets. Through its first Solar Strategy, the European Commission has defined targets for solar capacity growth of around 50 percent to 400 GWac (500 GWdc) until 2025, and another 50 percent by 2030.This session will cover:Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027 (report launch)The role of solar power in global and European decarbonization policiesPolicies and business strategies for the rapid deployment of extensive solar capacities

Vegard Vollset

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Global Market Outlook For Solar Power 2023-2027

With solar power having added more capacity than all other power generation technologies combined in recent years, governments around the world have been increasingly putting solar at the heart of their decarbonization strategies. Next to China, the European Union probably has the most ambitious PV targets. Through its first Solar Strategy, the European Commission has defined targets for solar capacity growth of around 50 percent to 400 GWac (500 GWdc) until 2025, and another 50 percent by 2030.This session will cover:Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027 (report launch)The role of solar power in global and European decarbonization policiesPolicies and business strategies for the rapid deployment of extensive solar capacities

Maria Theresa (Tetchi) Cruz Capellan

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

PV at Multi-Terawatt Scale: Waiting Is Not an Option

With solar power having added more capacity than all other power generation technologies combined in recent years, governments around the world have been increasingly putting solar at the heart of their decarbonization strategies. Next to China, the European Union probably has the most ambitious PV targets. Through its first Solar Strategy, the European Commission has defined targets for solar capacity growth of around 50 percent to 400 GWac (500 GWdc) until 2025, and another 50 percent by 2030.This session will cover:Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027 (report launch)The role of solar power in global and European decarbonization policiesPolicies and business strategies for the rapid deployment of extensive solar capacities

Dr. Simon Philipps

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Q&A & Conclusions: Rooftop PV: How to Achieve Energy Independence

Both the residential and the commercial segments have seen a boom in rooftop PV. With nearly two thirds of all new solar capacity installed on buildings in the EU in 2022, the deployment of solar rooftop installations will continue in the short term. The energy crisis has been contributing to driving the demand for rooftop PV installations, with homeowners striving to protect themselves against surging retail energy rates and looking for affordable electrical heat and transportation options. This session will discuss:Drivers & challenges for rooftop solar PV in EuropeTechnical solutions for high levels of solar self-consumptionBusiness models for prosumers

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Drivers & Obstacles for Rooftop Solar in Europe

Both the residential and the commercial segments have seen a boom in rooftop PV. With nearly two thirds of all new solar capacity installed on buildings in the EU in 2022, the deployment of solar rooftop installations will continue in the short term. The energy crisis has been contributing to driving the demand for rooftop PV installations, with homeowners striving to protect themselves against surging retail energy rates and looking for affordable electrical heat and transportation options. This session will discuss:Drivers & challenges for rooftop solar PV in EuropeTechnical solutions for high levels of solar self-consumptionBusiness models for prosumers

Michael Claußner

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Don't Forget About Safety for Solar C&I

Both the residential and the commercial segments have seen a boom in rooftop PV. With nearly two thirds of all new solar capacity installed on buildings in the EU in 2022, the deployment of solar rooftop installations will continue in the short term. The energy crisis has been contributing to driving the demand for rooftop PV installations, with homeowners striving to protect themselves against surging retail energy rates and looking for affordable electrical heat and transportation options. This session will discuss:Drivers & challenges for rooftop solar PV in EuropeTechnical solutions for high levels of solar self-consumptionBusiness models for prosumers

Chris Voet

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Energy Sharing: An Incentive to Maximise System Size on Roofs and Reduce Grid Congestion

Both the residential and the commercial segments have seen a boom in rooftop PV. With nearly two thirds of all new solar capacity installed on buildings in the EU in 2022, the deployment of solar rooftop installations will continue in the short term. The energy crisis has been contributing to driving the demand for rooftop PV installations, with homeowners striving to protect themselves against surging retail energy rates and looking for affordable electrical heat and transportation options. This session will discuss:Drivers & challenges for rooftop solar PV in EuropeTechnical solutions for high levels of solar self-consumptionBusiness models for prosumers

Maria Colom Cifuentes

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Learning From India's Round-The-Clock Renewables Project Initiative

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

Subrahmanyam Pulipaka

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Battery Power Plants in Europe, Status, Trends and Potential

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Renewable Hybrid Power Plants - The New Normal!

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

Igor Ljubenkovic

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Welcome & Introduction

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

Jenny Chase

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Phaesun and Its Present Off-Grid System Innovations

PV Technology is developping rapidly. This relatively new kind of electric power supply offers new possibilities and requires new solutions.Innovations and a new way of thinking are needed. In this session, new solutions are presented and experiences made are shared.

Tobias Zwirner

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Making Innovations Work in Offgrid Power Systems

PV Technology is developping rapidly. This relatively new kind of electric power supply offers new possibilities and requires new solutions.Innovations and a new way of thinking are needed. In this session, new solutions are presented and experiences made are shared.

Dr. Muhammad Kabir Salihu

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Second-Life Li-Ion Batteries and Solar Photovoltaics in Isolated Mini Grids in the Brazilian Amazon

PV Technology is developping rapidly. This relatively new kind of electric power supply offers new possibilities and requires new solutions.Innovations and a new way of thinking are needed. In this session, new solutions are presented and experiences made are shared.

Prof. Ricardo Rüther

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Welcome & Introduction

PV Technology is developping rapidly. This relatively new kind of electric power supply offers new possibilities and requires new solutions.Innovations and a new way of thinking are needed. In this session, new solutions are presented and experiences made are shared.

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Peter Adelmann

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Q&A Session: Off-Grid: Innovative Systems

PV Technology is developping rapidly. This relatively new kind of electric power supply offers new possibilities and requires new solutions.Innovations and a new way of thinking are needed. In this session, new solutions are presented and experiences made are shared.

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Study Solarize Africa

PV Technology is developping rapidly. This relatively new kind of electric power supply offers new possibilities and requires new solutions.Innovations and a new way of thinking are needed. In this session, new solutions are presented and experiences made are shared.

Gaëtan Masson

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

Why the Potential of Bess to Provide Flexibility to the Local Grid Remains Untapped

The pressing need to mitigate the impact of climate change and to deal with the ongoing energy crisis requires a new regulatory framework in Europe. This is why the European Commission has presented a legislative proposal for the adaptation of the EU Electricity Market Design in Q1 2023. But how would this new framework impact the energy storage market? How would the provision of flexibility be encouraged? How would existing entry barriers for energy storage be further reduced? In this panel, representatives from the EU, utilities, IPPs and storage providers will be discussing whether the new market design is suitable for incentivizing both the necessary energy storage installations and ideas for future improvements.

Benedikt Deuchert

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Interview

„So einfach wie Carsharing“

18. September 2023

Interview mit David Krehan, bne, über die Förderung von Prosuming und Energy Sharing in Deutschland

Expert Interview

Electrification of the Vehicle Fleet: "First of All, Reliable Deliverability of the Vehicles Must be Guaranteed".

August 16, 2023

In this interview, Axel Schäfer talks about the electrification of vehicle fleets and what needs to be considered.

Expert Interview

How a Digital Twin Can Help Developing the European Power Grid

August 14, 2023

Interview with Peter Vermaat, EU DSO Entity, on developing the European power grid.

Industry News

The Demand for Plug-in Solar Equipment in Germany Remains High

August 3, 2023

News

The BMWK’s Photovoltaics Strategy: German Federal Government Presents Policies

June 26, 2023

Publications

Download the "Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2023-2027"

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Video

AWARD Ceremony 2023

Publikationen

Download des "Power2Drive Europe Übersichtsflyer Parkplatz-PV"

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Tecnologias Eletrolíticas

Publications

Download the "Intersolar Solarize Africa Market Report 2023"

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Expert Interview

“We need to reach even more people”

June 2, 2023

How can citizen participation in the energy transition be increased and what role does the Solarenergie-Förderverein Geramny play in this?

Start-up Interview

Start-up Presents PPA Analysis Tool

June 2, 2023

Start-up Synertics explains PPA analysis tool and highlights PPA market in Europe.

Expert Interview

Distributed Energy Resources & Consumer Empowering

June 1, 2023

Start-up Story

Energy Management – All-inclusive rather than Bed and Breakfast

May 31, 2023

Industry News

Green Electricity Between Heaven and Earth

May 31, 2023

Industry News

Tailwinds for the Transformation of Municipal Utilities

May 24, 2023

Publications

Study "PV Battery Power Plants in Europe – Status, Trends and Potentials"

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Expert Interview

A Holistic View of the Energy Transition

May 23, 2023

Interview with Christian Schorn, Director of Asset Operations, TransnetBW GmbH, about the EM-Power Europe Conference.

Expert Interview

“Exciting developments in the battery sector”

May 22, 2023

Johannes Weniger (HTW) explains the latest developments for combination solutions photovoltaics and battery storage.

News

Italy back on track with gigawatt market

May 22, 2023

Industry News

Unearthing the Power Grid’s Treasure

May 22, 2023

Industry News

Sunny Outlooks for a Turbulent Expansion

May 19, 2023

Industry News

PV, Storage, E-Mobility: Great Opportunities for the Electrical Trade

May 15, 2023

Expert Interview

“New technologies provide vast potential”

May 10, 2023

Competitive advantages photovoltaic production in Europe, innovations on the PV market, location factors

Expert Interview

What will happen at the PV Manufacturing Stage?

May 02, 2023

Dr. Puzant Baliozian, VDMA Photovoltaic Equipment, explains the highlights of the PV Manufacturing Stage at Intersolar Europe 2023

Start-up Interview

“Solar Power Will Lower Gas Consumption During the Summer”

April 25, 2023

Start-up interview with Knut Hechtfischer, CEO at decarbon1ze, on using excess renewable power for heating

Expert Interview

"We Automate Grid Expansion Using Robotic Process Automation"

April 21, 2023

René Lenzin, BKW AG, explains how the Swiss utility is driving the digitalization of the power grid.

Neuigkeiten

PV-Produktion Trendthema auf der Intersolar Europe 2023

21. April 2023

Expert Interview

The Challenges and Opportunities of Charging at Work

April 19, 2023

The Fraunhofer IAO project LamA® - Charging at Work aims to make mobility future-proof, more efficient and more cost-effective. In this interview, Felix Tröscher from the IAO reveals details about the project and gives tips on how charging at the workplace works.

Industry News

E-Mobility Deployment and Impact on European Transmission and Distribution Grids

April 17, 2023

Upcoming events

Deutschland

Regionale Energiewende gestalten - Lösungen aus der Mitte

14.–15. September 2023

Sonnenschloss Walbeck, Mansfeld-Südharz

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Deutschland

26. Internationales Anwenderforum Kleinwasserkraftwerke

28.–29. September 2023

Technische Hochschule Rosenheim

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Australia

SolarPACES Conference

October 10–23, 2023

Sydney

The conference provides a forum for policy-makers, financiers, developers, researchers and experts from around the world to exchange ideas, developments and opportunities

Deutschland

Seminar PV-Großanlagen

10.–11. Oktober 2023

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie e. V., Berlin

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Deutschland

Deutsche Photovoltaik-Betriebs- und Sicherheitstagung

12.–13. Oktober 2023

Magnus-Haus Berlin

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Deutschland

Seminar Planung und Installation von PV-Anlagen

24.–25. Oktober 2023

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie e. V., Berlin

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Brazil

Intersolar Summit Brasil Sul

November 7–8, 2023

Centro de Eventos FIERGS, Porto Alegre

PV + Storage for Agriculture and Offgrid

Germany

Forum Solar PLUS

November 21–22, 2023

bcc Berlin Congress Center

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France

AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2023

November 28–29, 2023

Palais de la Musique et des Congrès, Strasbourg

The forum will feature a diverse range of invited talks, covering economic, agricultural, and regulatory aspects of agrivoltaics

Deutschland

Seminar PV-Großanlagen (Online)

28.–29. November 2023

Online

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Denver, CO, USA

AgriVoltaics Conference 2024

June 11–13, 2024

The forum will feature a diverse range of invited talks, covering economic, agricultural, and regulatory aspects of agrivoltaics

Germany

11. Back Contact (BC) Workshop

November 29–30, 2023

Hotel Stadt Hameln, Hameln

Presentation and discussion of the latest IBC research results, new technology developments, module designs and field applications

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Belgium

Sustainable Solar Europe

December 7, 2023

La Tricoterie, Brussels

A 360⁰ Perspective on Solar Sustainability

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USA

Intersolar North America

January 17–19, 2024

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

Actionable education, impactful networking, an immersive expo hall experience, and more.

Spain

Solar Quality Summit Europe

January 23–24, 2024

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, Barcelona

Ensuring the Best in O&M, EPC and Asset Management, exploring challenges, and discovering emerging technologies and trends

Deutschland

Tagung Zukünftige Stromnetze

24.–25. Januar 2024

Novotel Hotel Am Tiergarten, Berlin

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India

The smarter E India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Strategic inputs in all the key aspects of the fast growing Indian solar, energy storage and EV ecosystem

India

Power2Drive India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

India’s premier exhibition for electric mobility and charging solutions

India

Intersolar India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

India’s most pioneering exhibition and conference for India’s solar industry

India

ees India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

India’s leading electrical energy storage exhibition

Deutschland

SiliconFOREST Workshop

25.–28. Februar 2024

Falkau

Seit 2005 treffen sich jährlich Masteranden, Doktoranden und PostDocs im Schwarzwald, um über die Fortschritte der Silicium-Photovoltaik zu diskutieren

Deutschland

PV Grundkurs 2024

26. Februar 2024

Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein

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Deutschland

39. PV-Symposium

27.–29. Februar 2024

Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein

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Bad Staffelstein / Germany

Forum Bauwerkintegrierte Photovoltaik

February 28, 2024

Bad Staffelstein / Germany

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Deutschland

13. Kongress Klimaneutrale Kommunen

29. Februar + 1. März 2024

Messe Freiburg

Spannende Keynote-Vorträge und zahlreiche parallele Praxisforen zu Schwerpunktthemen der kommunalen Energiewende

Brazil

Intersolar Summit Brasil Nordeste

April 10–11, 2024

Centro de Eventos FIERGS, Porto Alegre

Distributed Generation, Large-Scale PV , Financing, PV + Green Hydrogen

France

SiliconPV Conference

April 15–19, 2024

Chambéry (Hybrid event)

The conference topics cover the value chain from materials up to and including modules and cover aspects such as reliability, sustainability and circularity

Dubai

Intersolar & ees Middle East

April 16–18, 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai

The place to enter solar and energy storage markets in Middle East and Africa

Deutschland

34. Symposium Solarthermie und innovative Wärmesysteme

14.–16. Mai 2024

Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein

Denver, CO, USA

AgriVoltaics Conference 2024

June 11–13, 2024

Denver, CO, USA

AgriVoltaics Conference provides high-level scientific exchange and great networking opportunities for researchers from PV and agriculture (including biology and hydrology) and those working “in between”; companies such as PV module, mounting systems and tracker manufacturers, EPC companies, renewable energy producers....

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