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Exhibition Program
ees Innovation Hub Stage

Hall B0

The ees Innovation Hub Stage is a hot spot for visitors and exhibitors at ees Europe to establish new business relationships on all three days of the exhibition.

Forum
Agricultural PV: Combining Photovoltaics and Agriculture

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 11:45 am - 12:40 pm

Messe München Hall A3, Booth A3.150

Agricultural PV is on the rise - in many European countries, this application, which combines agriculture and PV on the same piece of land, is on the verge of a market breakthrough. The beneficial effects of PV systems on many types of crops as well as dual land use and protecting agricultural activity by avoiding competition for land are some clear advantages. In this session, pioneering agricultural PV companies will present their projects and best practices, demonstrate the profitability of agricultural PV and the benefits of this combination for agriculture and power generation.

C4.409
Aurora Solar Germany GmbH

Intersolar Europe

Germany

This supplier is exhibiting at Intersolar Europe.

Joint Session
The Most Important Regulatory Developments for the Energy Storage Industry

Tuesday, May 06, 2025, 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

ICM München Room 5

To provide much-needed flexibility to the increasingly renewables-dominated power systems, energy storage requires suitable market schemes and fair market conditions. Although authorities are increasingly recognizing the benefits of storage, regulations are still lagging behind. Lack of contracted revenues, barriers to co-location with PV, and an uneven playing field for European cleantech manufacturers are only a few examples of where storage needs regulatory action.In this panel, experts discuss the most exciting developments in regulatory frameworks, their suitability for unlocking the full potential of energy storage as well as necessary improvements.

C1.110, C1.111, C1.131, C1.151, C1.170, C1.171
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Intersolar Europe

China

This supplier is exhibiting at Intersolar Europe.

Joint Session
Quality Indicators in C&I Storage Systems: What to Look For

Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

ICM München Room 5

As the share of fluctuating electricity producers (PV and wind power) continues to grow, electric energy storage systems will have to fulfill more and more functions in the grid. Batteries play a particularly important role here. From commercial and industrial storage systems to utility-scale storage systems for multi-use cases, the requirements are increasing. Key quality indicators are not only safety (including functional safety) but also reliability as well as performance, defined by efficiency and effectiveness, over an ideally long service life. Compliance with site-specific requirements, such as noise generation, is also important. In this session, these aspects will be examined from different points of view, providing recommendations beyond existing standards based on operating experience.

How China, Innovations, and Investments are Transforming the Global Solar Market

The smarter E Podcast Episode 184 | July 25, 2024 | Language: English

According to the latest edition of the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power, the solar energy industry experienced exceptional growth in 2023, exceeding all expectations. With 447 GW of new installed capacity, solar continues to dominate the global energy transition, accounting for 78 percent of new global capacity additions. How has solar grown so fast, and which regions and technologies have contributed to this boom?

What policies are needed to sustain this growth, and how can investment be equitably distributed around the world? We talk about this in the latest episode with Christophe Lits, market analyst at SolarPower Europe.

Timeline:

  • 03:07 The Global Market Outlook shows that 447 GW of new solar capacity was installed worldwide in 2023. What were the main factors behind this impressive growth?
  • 08:28 What are the consequences of the strong concentration of the solar market in China, in terms of installations and production capacity?
  • 09:51 How will the solar market develop in the USA, where modules cost 2-3 times as much due to tariffs and remuneration models such as net metering are now being scaled back?
  • 12:22 What technological innovations have contributed to the rapid expansion of solar energy?
  • 15:33 The IEA reported that investment in solar energy has outpaced all other generation technologies. What are the main reasons for this investment boom?

About The smarter E Podcast

The smarter E podcast is all about the current trends and developments in a renewable, decentralized and digital energy industry. Our moderators Tobias Bücklein and Zackes Brustik welcome and interview personalities who shape our industry and drive developments forward. A new episode is published every Thursday.

Click on the logo to listen to the podcast on the platform of your choice.

About Christophe Lits and SolarPower Europe

Christophe Lits, Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe

Christophe supports the Market Intelligence departement in delivering high-quality market reports. He also monitors the development of EU and national policies related to solar energy as well as associated market trends to produce quantitative and qualitative research on the sector. Prior to SolarPower Europe, Christophe was an Audit Intern at Accountancy Europe. He holds a Bachelor’s in political science, Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles and a Bachelor’s in economics and management, Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles as well as a Master in economics, Université Catholique de Louvain. Christophe speaks Dutch, French and English.

SolarPower Europe is the award-winning link between policymakers and the solar PV value chain with the mission of ensuring solar becomes Europe's leading energy source by 2030.

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Further Content
Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar
Solarpark Bundorf: Sector Coupling at Its Best

The smarter E Podcast Episode 164 | Language: English

February 1, 2024

We spoke to Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar GmbH, the company behind the project, to find out how sector coupling works.

Rana Adib, Executive Director of REN21
The Energy Transition is More Than Electricity

The smarter E Podcast Episode 180 | Language: Englisch

June 27, 2024

We speak with Rana Adib about the latest trends in energy supply

Felipe Narbona, Team Leader at ABO Energy
Hybrid Power Plants: Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy

The smarter E Podcast Episode 182 | Language: English

July 11, 2024

We speak with Felipe Narbona about hybrid power plants

Philippe Macé, Partner and COO at Becquerel Institute
BIPV: Solar Cells in the Roof – More Than Just a Niche?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 192 | Language: English

September 26, 2024

We speak with Philippe Macé about building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)

Sebastian Bonilla and Matthew Wright
What's Next for the Future of Silicon Solar Cells?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 195 | Language: English

Oktober 17, 2024

We speak with Sebastian Bonilla and Matthew Wright about the latest advances in silicon solar cells, innovations and market trends

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