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Solar Grazing: A Business Model for Farmers?

Emilien Simonot, Head of Agrivoltaics EMEA & APAC at Lightsource bp (Spain)

Organic Hay- and Crop-Voltaics

Carlota Contreras, Project Developer Agri-PV, BayWa.r.e. (Spain)

Potential of Biodiversity PV

Theresa Kärtner, Advisor for renewable energies, German Farmers' Association DBV (Germany)

Intro of the Session: Potential, Economic & Business Models

Moderator: Stephan Schindele, Head of Product Management Agri-PV, BayWa r.e., (Germany)

Best Practice: Agrivoltaics Business Case 1

Netanel Hansel, SolarEdge / Solargik

Best Practice: Agrivoltaics Business Case 2

Aran Huang, Tongwei

Company Pitch

Stephan Schindele, Head of Product Management Agri-PV, BayWa r.e., (Germany)

Discussion: Legal Frameworks in International Markets

Lina Dubina, Policy Advisor for Sustainability, SolarPower Europe (Belgium), Thierry Vergnaud, Iberdrola

Implementation of Agrivoltaics in Spain

Carmen Prats Soriano, New Business Models and Opportunities Responsible, Iberdrola (Spain)

Regulatory framework of agrivoltaics in Italy

Celeste Mellone, Partner, Co-head Regulatory & Public Law, Green Horse Legal Advisory s.t.a. a r.l. (Italy)

Agrivoltaics: Legal Framework Germany

Max Trommsdorff, Head of Group Agrivoltaics at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Germany)

Agrivoltaics: Legal Framework France

Sven Rösner, Managing Director, Office franco-allemand pour la transition énergétique DFBEW (Germany, France)

Overview of the Potential and Challenges for Agrivoltaics in the EU

Anatoli Chatzipanagi, Project Officer, Joint Research Centre - European Commission (Ispra), (Belgium)

Future of Agrivoltaics: European Policy and Industry Aspects

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO, SolarPower Europe (Belgium)

Welcome by the City of Strasbourg

Marc Hoffsess, Deputy Mayor of Strasbourg and Metropolitan Councillor in Charge of Energy, City of Strasbourg (France)

Welcome to AgriVoltaics IFE23

Ronald Knoche, CEO, REM Tec (Italy)

Opening AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2023

Tina Barroso

Der etwas andere Tages- und Eventrückblick

Moderation: Tina Barroso Standortleiterin, Conexio-PSE GmbH

Projektfinanzierung, Investment in Projektierer, Bürgersolar – neue Finanzierungen der PV

Marion Jäger, Geschäftsführerin, Ignis Energy Germany GmbH und Christoph Schmieg, Vorstand, ASG Versum AG

Lassen Sie uns über Geld sprechen!

Moderation: Tina Barroso, Standortleiterin, Conexio-PSE GmbH

Warum die Energiewende selbstlernende Organisationen und New Work braucht

Moderation: Tobias Kurth, Prokurist, Energy Brainpool GmbH & Co. KG

Energie- und Baurecht für PV-Freiflächanlagen und Großspeicher – Deregulierung oder Verkomplizierung?

Moderation: Andreas Kleefisch, Baumeister Rechtsanwälte und QVSD e.V.

Erfahrungsbericht: Energy Sharing - Ein Zukunftskonzept oder längst Standard?

Christoph Strasser, CEO, MaxSolar GmbH

Erfahrungsbericht: Energy Sharing - Ein Zukunftskonzept oder längst Standard?

Dr. Holger Krawinkel, Berater und Publizist, Raumplanung, Verkehr und Energie

Entwicklungssprünge durch Start-ups: Vernetzung mit den marktführenden Innovatoren von morgen

Moderation: Felix Krause, Managing Director, Vireo Ventures GmbH

Spannungsfeld PV und aktueller Strommarkt: Wie definieren wir Design und Vorgehen noch besser? Consentec

Luise Bangert, Consultant, Consentec GmbH

Spannungsfeld PV und aktueller Strommarkt: Wie definieren wir Design und Vorgehen noch besser? bne

Arndt Börkey, Leiter Strom und Regulierung, Bundesverband Neue Energiewirtschaft e.V.

Spannungsfeld PV und aktueller Strommarkt: Wie definieren wir Design und Vorgehen noch besser? Octopus

Franz-Anton Leibenfrost, Finance Professional, Octopus Energy Germany GmbH

300 Gigawatt PV-Zubau in Deutschland bei knappen Ressourcen?!

Moderation: Dr. Winfried Hoffmann, ASE GmbH

Praxisfenster: Die Branche teilt ihre Best Practice Erfolge: Sungrow

Moderation: Anastasia Segovia, Director of Sales, Conexio-PSE GmbH

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Doubling of Investments and System Flexibility by 2030

December 5, 2023

Start-up Story

A Pacemaker for Routers

December 4, 2023

“The Sexiness of User Experience Is Critical to the Success of the Energy Transition”

October 19, 2023

Interview with IoT expert Marco Oesterlein on the problems and solutions of digitalization.

Start-up Interview

Simple and Efficient Energy Sharing

September 22, 2023

Interview

„As Simple As Car Sharing“

September 18, 2023

Interview with bne’s David Krehan on promoting prosumption and energy sharing in Germany

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.

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.

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

August 3, 2023

Market Trend

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

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Publications

Download the "Intersolar Solarize Africa Market Report 2023"

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“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.

Distributed Energy Resources & Consumer Empowering

June 1, 2023

Start-up Story

Energy Management – All-inclusive rather than Bed and Breakfast

May 31, 2023

Green Electricity Between Heaven and Earth

May 31, 2023

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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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.

Unearthing the Power Grid’s Treasure

May 22, 2023

“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

Sunny Outlooks for a Turbulent Expansion

May 19, 2023

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

May 15, 2023

“New technologies provide vast potential”

May 10, 2023

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

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

Upcoming events

Seminar Planung und Installation von PV-Anlagen

24.–25. Oktober 2023

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie e. V., Berlin

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Forum Solar PLUS

November 21–22, 2023

bcc Berlin Congress Center

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France

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

Seminar PV-Großanlagen (Online)

28.–29. November 2023

Online

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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

Tagung Zukünftige Stromnetze

24.–25. Januar 2024

Novotel Hotel Am Tiergarten, Berlin

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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

ees India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

India’s leading electrical energy storage exhibition

Intersolar India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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

Power2Drive India

February 21–23, 2024

Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

India’s premier exhibition for electric mobility and charging solutions

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

PV Grundkurs 2024

26. Februar 2024

Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein

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Bad Staffelstein / Germany

39. PV-Symposium

27.–29. Februar 2024

Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein

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Forum Bauwerkintegrierte Photovoltaik

February 28, 2024

Bad Staffelstein / Germany

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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 do Ceará, Fortaleza

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

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....

Denver, CO, USA

AgriVoltaics Conference 2024

11. - 13. Juni 2024

Denver, CO, USA

AgriVoltaics Conference provides high-level scientific exchange and great networking opportunities for researchers from PV and agriculture (including biology and

Denver, CO, USA

AgriVoltaics Conference 2024

June 11–13, 2024

Denver, CO, USA

The smarter E Europe

June 19–21, 2024

Messe München

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