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Events chain, from international corporations to local installers. This year, PV manufacturers from installation companies will meet again to debate current and future industry trends at the fifth PV Briefing & Networking Forum Europe, supported by the Bonn-based market research company, EuPD Research. Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO of EuPD Research, reports on the latest developments, future opportunities and current trends across the European PV market in his talk at the Innovation Exchange (hall B2, booth B2.450) on June 20 from 4:00pm–6:00pm. The panel discussion Industry Leader’s Debate on the Future of PV and Energy Storage Solutions will then shed light on electricity storage and the future of the European PV market. Markets, trends and new technologies at the Intersolar Europe Conference 2013 The Intersolar Europe Conference is once again taking place alongside Intersolar Europe from June 17 - 20, 2013. In total, 2,000 attendees and around 400 speakers from all over the world are meeting at the International Congress Centre Munich (ICM) for the Intersolar Conference and Side Events. Here, discussion covers current conditions and developments in international markets, as well the latest technologies and trends, shining the spotlight across the industry spectrum from photovoltaics and PV production technologies to energy storage and solar thermal technology. The highlights of this year’s conference include the latest electricity storage technologies, power grid stability, new markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region), new business models for the PV industry, largescale PV power plants and new cell and concentrator designs for PV production. Solar thermal technologies form the focus in topics including international market development, the latest trends and developments in heat storage, industrial process heat and large-scale solar thermal plants. Upcoming Event Moving the UK solar market past the ‘boom and bust’ stage The UK solar PV market is making headlines again as its 500 MW of installed capacity accounted for 10% of the global installations in the first quarter of 2013. As a result, the UK market passed the 2 GigaWatt mark of cumulative installed solar capacity. 2012 hasn’t been a bad year either. Government statistics confirm 779 MW of installed PV capacity in 2012. According to Solarbuzz, 11.3% of the UK’s electricity last year was generated from renewable energy sources. The UK market is experiencing a new ‘bloom’ period; however, based on past trends, this could just as well be considered a new ‘boom’ period. Roughly, the development of the British market can be divided into four phases. First, there was a period of slow growth before the first Feed-in Tariff (FiT). Then there was the first boom in 2011, caused by the FiT. The third period followed the FiT cuts and was characterized by adjustment and a search for new financing models. In 2012, boosted by the Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs) scheme, the ground-mounted segment saw a rise in popularity, though most installations that year were still rooftop systems. The new ground-mounted ‘boom’ really came into its own in the first quarter of 2013, leading to the spectacular numbers that put the UK back on the map. But now that 31st March has come and gone and support under the ROC scheme has been reduced, the market could well come to another standstill. It seems that the UK market is still characterized by a ‘boom and bust’ trend. Many experts and market players are calling for updated FiT policies to stimulate new market growth. The real question should be: How can the UK market really move past the ‘boom and bust’ stage? To try to find an answer to this question, Solarplaza, in cooperation with the BPVA, is bringing together their best lineup of solar experts ever for the fourth edition of ‘The Solar Future: UK’ conference. This highlevel strategy conference will feature solar visionaries such as Jeremy Leggett (Founder & Chairman, Solarcentury) Anton Milner (Managing Director, ib Vogt & Founder, Q-Cells), Jigar Shah (Founder, SunEdison & former CEO, Carbon War Room), Thierry Lepercq (Chairman, Solairedirect), Nick Boyle (CEO, Lightsource Renewable Energy) and Reza Shaybani (Chairman, BPVA). These and many other international veterans will share their visions about a future solar UK market beyond any government support—the central message being that the future of solar PV goes beyond any The Solar Future UK July 16, 2013 London, UK thesolarfuture.co.uk government support. Some of the major themes that will be covered include topics such as the global solar PV industry developments impacting the UK market, smart grids, grid integration, smart energy management and the realistic potential of energy storage. Furthermore, the expert speakers will identify the most attractive elements per market segment and highlight the best—and sometimes most creative—ways of financing projects without being reliant on government subsidies. Examples of subsidy-free yet successful markets such as the Netherlands will be highlighted and explained. 28 – Global Solar & Alternative Energies – May/June 2013 www.globalsolartechnology.com
Events Upcoming Event Int’l conference on backsheets, encapsulants & other polymer materials in PV systems Reliable materials are vital for the 25-year target lifespan of PV modules, and this includes the polymer components that encapsulate the silicon, the backsheets that prevent ingress of moisture and give protection from the environment, adhesives, sealants and front sheets that all play a role in securing long-term integrity. Applied Market Information (AMI) is bringing the industry together in the US to review the latest developments. Plastics in Photovoltaics 2013 will take place on September 10-11 at the Hilton City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Topics covered will include the solar power market in the U.S., solar polymer materials in harsh climates, fire performance of roof-mounted modules, laboratory UV exposure testing compared to real-life conditions, EVA alternatives, performance parameters of backsheet materials, and new solar technologies. Plastics in Photovoltaics 2013 Sept. 10-11, 2013 Philadelphia, PA, USA www.amiplastics-na.com AZISNA2013_Global Solar Technology_7x4inch_Layout 1 23.05.13 16:47 Seite 1 North America’s Premier Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry Moscone Center, San Francisco Tap into the incredible potential of the U.S. solar market Connect with 650 international exhibitors and learn about their latest technological innovations Gain insights to advance your business Take an in-depth look at the industry’s hottest topics at our free workshops Go solar at North America’s most-attended solar event! Co-located with Register now! www.globalsolartechnology.com Global Solar & Alternative Energies – May/June 2013 – 29
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