Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:43 .

Intersolar Conference 2024 Kicks Off with In-Depth Session on Global and European Decarbonization Strategies

The Intersolar Conference 2024, part of the Smarter E initiative that includes four conferences, features a session focused on global and European decarbonization strategies. Michael Schmela, Executive Advisor and Director of Market Intelligence at Solar Power Europe, introduces the agenda which aims to offer a comprehensive view of solar energy's role in achieving these goals. The session begins with Schmela presenting Solar Power Europe's Global Solar Market Outlook for the next five years. Following this, Bruce Douglas from the Global Renewables Alliance will discuss quantifying renewable energy needs post-COP targets. Dr. Juan Rivier from Iberdrola will address challenges in Spain such as heavy curtailments and decreasing solar capture rates. Vegard Vollset from Rystad Energy will explore solar’s impact on reducing Europe’s carbon footprint. A panel discussion featuring CEOs Dr. Rodrigo Lopes Sauaia (ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica), Walburga Hemetsberger (SolarPower Europe), and Sonia Dunlop (Global Solar Council) will follow to reflect on insights gained during presentations. The report highlights significant growth in global solar installations in 2023—driven by post-pandemic recovery—with China leading both supply and demand sectors dramatically. China's market share grew impressively while other countries lagged behind significantly.

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Speaker

Michael Schmela
Executive Advisor
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

Talk of session: Global & European Decarbonization Strategies: Challenges & Solutions on Solar's Path to Become the World's Major Power Source

As solar energy continues its strong global growth trajectory, exceeding all expectations, more and more obstacles are appearing on the long way towards completing the energy transition. The question is: what is needed to unleash solar's full potential in Europe and globally, and what can realistically be achieved? This session will discuss:

• Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024–2028 (report launch)
• Solar power's role in European and global decarbonization strategies
• Solutions for unlocking the vast potential of solar

Further Talks of this session:

Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030 - Time 4 Action: Status and Next Steps

Speaker

Bruce Douglas
CEO
Global Renewables Alliance
Belgium

To Talk

Quantifying the Flexibility Needs of Solar and Its Impacts on European Market Growth Until 2040

Speaker

Dr. Juan Rivier
Head of Global Regulation
Iberdrola
Spain

To Talk

The Bright Path to Zero: Solar Energy's Impact on Europe's Carbon Footprint

Speaker

Vegard Vollset
VP- Head of EMEA Renewable
Rystad Energy
Norway

To Talk

Panel Discussion: How to Overcome Challenges to Tap Solar's Full Potential?

Speaker

To Talk