Inverter and PV System Technology 2nd edition, 2012
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Editorial Concept <strong>and</strong> Media Information<br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>2nd</strong> <strong>edition</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong><br />
Industry Industry Guide Guide 2011 2011<br />
Industry Guide 2011
Renewables Insight · Energy Industry Guides<br />
Toplevel reports for<br />
the global <strong>PV</strong> industry<br />
Publisher<br />
Solarpraxis is one of the leading knowledge service<br />
providers in the renewable energy sector. The<br />
Berlin-based company has been providing clients<br />
with expertise <strong>and</strong> professional services in the<br />
fields of engineering, conference organization <strong>and</strong><br />
publishing for over twelve years.<br />
Since 1998 Solarpraxis has been offering a wide<br />
range of trade magazines <strong>and</strong> industry guides<br />
dedicated to solar energy, <strong>and</strong> addressing professionals<br />
in the manufacturing <strong>and</strong> installation<br />
sector.<br />
photovoltaik (German <strong>edition</strong>) <strong>and</strong> pv magazine<br />
(global <strong>and</strong> Chinese <strong>edition</strong>) bring monthly<br />
technolo gy-focused reporting that covers the latest<br />
trends <strong>and</strong> market developments in the field of<br />
photovoltaics.<br />
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THE PROFESSIONAL’S MAGAZINE<br />
04 | 2011 | 78538<br />
Markets & Trends<br />
Industry & Suppliers<br />
China: An unmatched production Turnkey TF<strong>PV</strong>: Thin film makes a<br />
capacity growth rate. Can global <strong>and</strong> comeback. Solutions providers hope<br />
domestic dem<strong>and</strong> keep up? Page 18 for the better. Page 90<br />
Photo: Spaleck-Stevens InnoTech GmbH & Co. KG<br />
Photo: Yingli Green Energy<br />
photovoltaic markets & technology<br />
Time for fresh concepts<br />
Lamination is a very advanced process, but there is<br />
still room for innovation. Page 94<br />
Photo: Oerlikon Solar<br />
Photo: Fraunhofer ISE<br />
Research & Development<br />
Module degradation: Breaking the<br />
common belief. Solar modules may<br />
in fact be aging well. Page 140<br />
Foto: Stephan Baur/IPP<br />
| |<br />
The photovoltaics market continues to grow at a rapid pace. Der Photovoltaikmarkt wächst zügig weiter. Nach Angaben der<br />
According to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association<br />
2011 75212 04<br />
www.photovoltaik.eu<br />
European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) ist die instal-<br />
(EPIA), in 2008 the installed photovoltaic capacity worldwide lierte Leistung photovoltaischer Anlagen 2008 global von fast 16<br />
rose from almost 16 to approximateley 23 gigawatts. EPIA pre- auf ungefähr 23 Gigawatt gestiegen. Bis Ende 2010 prognostiziert<br />
dicts an increase of at least 10.1 gigawatts by the end of 2010. EPIA eine Steigerung um mindestens weitere 10,1 Gigawatt.<br />
That the photovoltaics industry is now able to spread its Dass die Photovoltaik heute flügge ist, hat sie nicht nur den<br />
wings is not only thanks to the manufacturers of solar cells Herstellern von Solarzellen und -modulen zu verdanken. An der<br />
<strong>and</strong> modules. Plant <strong>and</strong> machinery manufacturers also have a beispiellosen Erfolgsgeschichte der Solartechnik sind vor allem<br />
share in solar technology’s unprecedented success story. auch die Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer beteiligt.<br />
“engineering the solar age” provides information about key „engineering the solar age“ stellt aktuelle Anwendungen, Techno-<br />
applications, technologies <strong>and</strong>, most importantly, the key logien und vor allem die wichtigsten Macher aus den Reihen der<br />
DAS MAGAZIN FÜR PROFIS<br />
players in the fields of machine engineering, automation <strong>and</strong> Maschinenbauer, Automatisierer und Fabrikplaner vor.<br />
factory design.<br />
Märkte & Trends<br />
Fachwissen & Technik Geld & Recht<br />
Zellhersteller: Es gibt viel<br />
Leistungsoptimierer: Sie<br />
Pachtverträge: Wie Betreiber<br />
Bewegung in der Rangliste versprechen bis zu 25 Prozent und Eigentümer zufrieden<br />
der größten Zehn. Seite 54 mehr Ertrag. Seite 86<br />
sein können. Seite 129<br />
Ab vom Schuss<br />
Wie man netzferne Anlagen mit<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ardmodulen baut. Seite 108<br />
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Industry guides<br />
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After their launch, they are distribut ed to the target<br />
group worldwide <strong>and</strong> presented at over 30 trade<br />
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<strong>and</strong> Asia.<br />
These publications are specifically aimed<br />
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<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>2nd</strong> <strong>edition</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Industry Guide 2011<br />
Background<br />
The <strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> Industry<br />
Guide will take a close look at the interaction<br />
between the electrical components of the system,<br />
in particular at the inverter <strong>and</strong> monitoring<br />
components which form the interface between the<br />
modules <strong>and</strong> the grid.<br />
The industry guide will assess both the<br />
upstream (production <strong>and</strong> supply chain) <strong>and</strong> the<br />
downstream (planning, distribution, installation<br />
<strong>and</strong> operation) aspects of the electrical system.<br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> · <strong>2nd</strong> Edition, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Edition facts<br />
Publication date: April <strong>2012</strong><br />
Presentation at:<br />
Thin-Film Industry Forum, Berlin<br />
Print run: 12,000 copies<br />
Quality: ISO A4, high quality print<br />
Language: English<br />
Distribution: The brochure will be distributed<br />
in selected markets <strong>and</strong> to selected target<br />
audiences worldwide.<br />
For details please see page 6.<br />
Website: www.renewablesinsight.com<br />
www.pv-system-tech.com<br />
Deadline for insertion: January <strong>2012</strong><br />
Target group<br />
Project developers <strong>and</strong> system integrators<br />
Utilities, energy providers <strong>and</strong> grid-network<br />
operators<br />
Designers <strong>and</strong> planners<br />
Investors <strong>and</strong> finance providers<br />
Research institutes <strong>and</strong> professional<br />
associations<br />
Policy <strong>and</strong> trade press<br />
Furthermore the publication is targeted at<br />
component manufacturers (modules, inverters,<br />
junction boxes, transfer stations, monitoring<br />
systems etc.) as well as the entire semi conductor<br />
industry.<br />
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Professional<br />
content<br />
Industry Overview<br />
Professional articles about following topics:<br />
Photovoltaic Plants <strong>and</strong> the Importance<br />
of Electrical Components<br />
Market Situation <strong>and</strong> Forecasts<br />
The <strong>PV</strong> Generator<br />
<strong>Inverter</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Their Influence<br />
on the Overall <strong>System</strong><br />
Plant Monitoring <strong>and</strong> Identifying Faults<br />
Protection against Lightning <strong>and</strong> Overvoltage<br />
Cables <strong>and</strong> Connectors<br />
Planning <strong>and</strong> Grid integration<br />
Company presentations<br />
one- <strong>and</strong> double-page corporate portraits<br />
4<br />
Business areas<br />
<strong>PV</strong> generators<br />
<strong>Inverter</strong>s Housing<br />
Power plant control<br />
Module level power management (MLPM)<br />
Monitoring/supervision<br />
Lightning <strong>and</strong> overvoltage protection (LOP)<br />
Connection technology<br />
Planning <strong>and</strong> grid integration<br />
Software/IT<br />
Accumulators<br />
Charge regulators<br />
Communication services
Company<br />
presentations<br />
Benefits for you<br />
Customer contacts <strong>and</strong><br />
image building for your company<br />
Worldwide presence in the booming regions<br />
of the <strong>PV</strong> industry<br />
Internet presence in English<br />
at www.pv-system-tech.com<br />
At least 40 brochures for your own marketing<br />
purposes (larger quantities on dem<strong>and</strong>,<br />
individual corporate <strong>and</strong> product presentations<br />
can be reprinted)<br />
Use of the information graphics in the brochure<br />
for press purposes, making the brochure a pool<br />
of information for the press <strong>and</strong> multipliers<br />
Scope of services provided by Solarpraxis AG<br />
Text editing, graphics <strong>and</strong> typesetting<br />
High-quality design <strong>and</strong> printing<br />
of the industry guide<br />
Print run of 12,000 copies<br />
Internet presentation of the entire brochure<br />
Worldwide distribution of the industry guide<br />
by Solarpraxis AG<br />
References<br />
Please find the complete content of the industry<br />
guide “<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>” 2011<br />
under www.pv-system-tech.com.<br />
Besides, Solarpraxis AG has also produced various<br />
other promotional brochures for the renewable<br />
energy sector.<br />
More at www.renewablesinsight.com<br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> · <strong>2nd</strong> Edition, <strong>2012</strong><br />
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General distribution<br />
worldwide<br />
International trade fairs<br />
(a selection of the most relevant)<br />
Europe:<br />
• Salon des Energies Renouvelables, Lyon, France<br />
• Egética Expo Energética, Valencia, Spain<br />
• Ecobuild, London, UK<br />
• Otti <strong>PV</strong>, Bad Staffelstein, Germany<br />
• Solarex, Istanbul, Turkey<br />
• ISH, Frankfurt, Germany<br />
• Hannover Messe, Hanover, Germany<br />
• Ecotec, Athens, Greece<br />
• Solar Expo, Verona, Italy<br />
• Genera, Madrid, Spain<br />
• Intersolar Europe, Munich, Germany<br />
• EU <strong>PV</strong>SEC, Hamburg, Germany<br />
• <strong>PV</strong> Rome, Rome, Italy<br />
• Solarmed, Paris, France<br />
• Energaïa, Montpellier, France<br />
North America:<br />
• <strong>PV</strong> America, Philadelphia, USA<br />
• Intersolar North America, San Francisco, USA<br />
• Solar Power, Dallas, USA<br />
Middle East:<br />
• World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE<br />
• EneR Event, Casablanca, Morocco<br />
India:<br />
• Solarcon India, Hyderabad<br />
• Renewable Energy India Expo, New Delhi<br />
• Intersolar India, Mumbai<br />
Distribution at all Solarpraxis conferences<br />
<strong>Inverter</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>PV</strong> <strong>System</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, Berlin, Germany<br />
<strong>PV</strong> Power Plants USA<br />
Conferenza dell‘Industria Solare - Italia, Rome<br />
<strong>PV</strong> Power Plants Europe, Paris, France<br />
Solar meets Glass, Berlin, Germany<br />
Thin-Film Industry Forum, Berlin, Germany<br />
Solar Industry Summit UK, London<br />
Forum Solarpraxis, Berlin, Germany<br />
Solar Industry Summit India, Mumbai<br />
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China:<br />
• SNEC, Shanghai<br />
• Solarcon China , Shanghai<br />
• Asiasolar, Shanghai<br />
• Intersolar China, Shanghai<br />
South Korea:<br />
• Expo Solar Korea, Seoul<br />
• Green Energy Expo, Daegu<br />
Japan:<br />
• <strong>PV</strong> Expo, Tokyo<br />
• <strong>PV</strong> Japan, Tokyo<br />
Southeast Asia:<br />
• Renewables Indonesia, Jakarta<br />
• Solarcon Singapore<br />
• Renewable Energy World Asia,<br />
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
Taiwan:<br />
• Solar Taiwan, Taipei<br />
• <strong>PV</strong> Power Expo Taiwan, Taipei
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