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Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Even Greener: How to Improve Sustainability of Solar Products

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

More Important Than Most Think: Fixed and Tracking Mounting System Trends for Decreasing Cost & Increasing Yield

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Welcome & Introduction

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Experiences With Hybrid Solar Projects in Innovation Tenders

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Innovative Hybrid Renewable Projects in Spain

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

Energy Service Needs and Electricity Supply of Households and Sme in Non-urban Nigeria

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Project Development and Tools from a Practitioner's Perspective

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Knowledge Sharing to Accelerate the Energy Transition - The Nigeria Off-Grid Solar Knowledge Hub

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

Intersolar Europe Conference 2023

Panel Discussion: Innovative Tools for Accelerating Off-Grid Project Development (Case Study Nigeria)

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).

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

AI-Driven BESS Lifecycle Prediction: How Data Supports Safety Reliability and Profitability

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

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

Artificial Intelligence in Battery Storage: Hype or Real Benefit?

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

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence in Battery Storage: Hype or Real Benefit?

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.

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

Artificial Intelligence in Battery Storage: Hype Or Real Benefit?

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

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

GPT-4 Powered Intelligent Agents: Redefining Microgrid Management

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

The smarter E Europe Conference 2023

How AI Can De-Risks The Operation and Optimize The Business Case For Grid-Scale Battery Storages - Real World Examples

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

EM-Power Europe Conference 2023

Accelerating the Twin Green and Digital Transition of the EU's Energy System

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

Power2Drive Europe Conference 2023

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Connected Charging Stations

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

Power2Drive Europe Conference 2023

Welcome & Introduction: Data Availability: IOT and Cyber Security

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

EM-Power Europe Conference 2023

Investing in Data and Smart Grids Solutions to Meet the Challenges of the Energy Transition

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

EM-Power Europe Conference 2023

Panel Discussion: Resources of Speed - Elements of Accelerating the Energy Transition

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.

EM-Power Europe Conference 2023

A Generational Opportunity - Attracting the Trailblazers, History Makers and Game Changers Needed for the Energy Transition

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

EM-Power Europe Conference 2023

Implementing the Energy Transition: People Focus

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

EM-Power Europe Conference 2023

Navigating Through the Challenges on the Road to Clean Energy: Overcoming Bottlenecks and Instabilities

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

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

Development of N-type TopCon solar cell with high efficiency and low cost

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

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

How to Use Cutting-Edge Solar Software to Scale Your Business and Electrify Germany

Mark Goodale, Strategic Customer Successmanager, Aurora Solar

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

Navigating the Challenge: PV Technology and Strategies for Sustainable Future

John Zhang, Marketing Manager, Kehua Digital Energy

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

Powering Progress: PV Product and Innovation Path to Carbon Neutrality

Ignacio Espinosa, Senior Technical Manager, JA Solar

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

Climate Change: Changing the Narrative, Challenging the Expected

Stuart Brannigan, Business Development Director, Solar Solutions AG

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

Logistics for the PV Industry Trends and Challenges

Torsten Nimtz, Regional Director, Hellmann Renewable Logistics

Intersolar Europe Forum 2023

Neue Generation Leistungsoptimierer - Made in Germany (English)

Pascal Ruisinger, CEO, BRC Solar

Recent News from all The smarter E websites

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

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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AWARD Ceremony 2023

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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.

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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