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Platts 3rd Annual European Renewable Energy Markets*
26-27 January 2012 - Berlin, Germany
The conference tackled the key issues facing the industry and brought together the European renewables community from utilities and manufactures to regulators and financiers in their effort to revolutionise the future European generation mix. The conference provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of the industry and its current strength while highlighting policy directions, project case studies and finance flows. In addition, the event tackled the sector's key challenges from cost efficiency, infrastructure and planning, capacity back up and public support.
More information is available here.
12th Forum Solarpraxis*
17-18 November 2011 - Berlin, Germany
The conference offered relevant and applicable talks on the current non-technical issues facing the sector, covering all forms of solar energy capture. It focused on the political environment, market developments, public relations, financing and marketing.
More information is available here.
4th International Congress Bauhaus.SOLAR*
Technology-Design-Environment
8-9 November 2011 - Erfurt, Germany
The international Bauhaus.SOLAR congress successfully pursues the goal of combining Bauhaus with innovative solar technology and methodically establishing technological progress as the basis for the sustainable, innovative and aesthetic design of our living space in architecture and urban planning. The series of congresses stimulated interdisciplinary discourse. Keynote speaker was Kai-Uwe Bergmann (BIG Kopenhagen). There were also speeches of Joseph Wheeler (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Peter-M. Friemert (ZEBAU, Hamburg), Heide Schuster and Thomas Thümmler (WSGreen Technologies) and David Cook (Behnisch Architekten).
More information is available here.
2nd Dii Desert Energy Conference*
2-3 November 2011 - Cairo, Egypt
At Dii’s Second Annual Conference in Cairo politicians, business representatives and researchers talked about Dii’s progress during the second year and the respective regulatory, social, environmental and economic challenges facing large-scale production of electricity from sun and wind in the deserts.
More information is available here.
Solar Power UK Conference and Exhibition 2011
26-28 October 2011- Birmingham ICC, UK
The event brought together all segments of the Solar Industry in the UK to ensure sustainable growth. The Solar PV dedicated event comprised a full three day exhibition, at least four specialised conferences, additional training sessions and educational seminars.
With extensive networking opportunities including an official gala dinner, Solar Power UK was a perfect platform for communication and opportunity to drive new business.
More information is available here.
Conferencia de la Industria Solar - España 2011*
13–14 October 2011 - Madrid, Spain
The CIS-ES 2011 brought the players of the solar industry into contact with representatives from politics, the financial world, the press and the industry’s suppliers.
This leading industry conference offered talks on non-technical issues facing the sector, addressing the current state of the market.
More information is available here.
Solar Turkey
Part of Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress (TIREC)
20-21 September 2011 - Istanbul, Turkey
Solar Turkey - produced with the government support of the Turkish Prime Ministry Investment Agency, EUAS, TEIAS, EIE & TETAS - has become the official meeting place for domestic and international companies looking to evaluate and break into the sector.
With the passing of the amendments to the Renewable Energy Law in December 2010, the government’s push for local manufacturing and burgeoning solar markets not only in Turkey but also the neighbouring Balkans and Middle East.
More information is available here.
Intersolar Europe 2011
8-10 June 2011, Munich, Germany
Our team of experts was pleased to welcome you at the EPIA booth, where you could find EPIA publications, including the new “Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics until 2015”, and discuss market figures, technical issues, hot policy topics, EPIA activities, and everything regarding EPIA Membership.
The EPIA booth is also a place for networking.
Intersolar focuses on the Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Solar Architecture branches. More information is available here.
Third International Conference Thin-Film Photovoltaics*
7 June 2011 - München-Dornach, Germany
The conference focused on the practical experience of the new modules in the field. It brought together experts and newcomers with backgrounds in academics, technology development, solar module production, application in systems or the financial sector.
The event enabled participants learn about new products and future trends of Thin Film silicon and compound semiconductor technologies (a-Si, a-Si/μc-Si, thin c-Si, CdTe and CIGS).
Please find here the programme of the conference.
More information is available here.
2nd Symposium Small PV-Applications Rural Electrification and Commercial Use*
6-7 June 2011 - Ulm, Germany
In the shadow of the exploding market for grid connected Photovoltaics, the market for small PV applications‘ which delivers light to remote rural homes or electricity for remote infrastructure equipment in industrialised and in developing countries is growing.
More information is available here.
EREC 2011 – Europe’s Renewable Energy Policy Conference
24 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
The 4th biannual edition of the Europe’s Renewable Energy Policy Conference was a unique platform for the European renewable energy industry. It favoured interactions with the European Parliament as well the new European Commission and provided a reality check on the 2010 White Paper Targets for Renewable Energy Sources, debate the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive and outline Europe’s energy pathways to 2050.
More information is available here.
Solar Industry Summit - UK 2011*
12-13 May 2011 - London, UK
The Solar Industry Summit - UK brought the players from across the solar industry together with representatives from politics, the financial world, the press and industry suppliers. It focuses particularly on the political environment, market developments, technology, financing and marketing.
More information is available here.
New Energy Partnering Congress (NEPC) 2011*
5-6 May 2011 - Zurich, Switzerland
NEPC is an exclusive market platform for renewable energy. It matches investors, project developers, suppliers, and professional consultants in order to facilitate new business opportunities.
More information is available here.
SolarExpo 2011*
4-6 May 2011 - Verona, Italy
Solarexpo, the International Exhibition & Conference on Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation, is Italy’s leading trade fair for renewable energy and distributed generation, totally dedicated to sustainable energy and the green economy. EPIA participated to the fair by having a booth.
More information is available here.
MENASOL 2011*
4-5 May 2011 - Casablanca, Morocco
Successfully finance, develop and build solar projects in MENA and exploit regional and European opportunities. This event was the opportunity to meet the decision makers blueprinting solar projects in MENA and to find out what is the present state for solar in this region. Where are the opportunities for solar projects in 2011? How will governments and utilities engage with solar? And how is solar shaping the oil industry?
More than 350 stakeholders were present.
More information is available here.
7th International Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy Sources (RES) for South-East Europe
13-15 April 2011, Sofia, Bulgaria
The 7th International Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources for South-East Europe brought together leading manufacturers, importers, traders and experts.
More information is available here.
PV Power Plants - EU 2011*
10-11 March 2011 - Paris, France
In its 2nd year, PV Power Plants - the world‘s first conference series to focus exclusively on large-scale solar power plants - continued to provide essential knowledge for those decision makers striving to gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies, and market and industry developments.
More information is available here.
Conferenza dell' Industria Solare - Italia 2011
24-25 February 2011 - Rome, Italy
CIS-IT 2011 offered a balanced mix including strategic vision and practical experiences. This event provided a unique opportunity to meet key players from the industry, expand business networks, collect first-hand information, and gain invaluable insights into the development of the Italian solar market.
More information is available here.
SNEC 5th (2011) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition*
22–24 February 2011 - Shanghai, China
EPIA was present for the first time in SNEC 2011.
More information about this event is available here.
PV Rollout
European American Solar Deployment Conference
10-11 February 2011, Boston, USA
The goal of the conference was to rapid and widespread PV deployment by examining existing technical, economic, and political hurdles. This was done by engaging leading experts in the science, technology, and business aspects of the solar industry as speakers of the conference. Open discussions and an exhibition of newest products focused on the following topics: Modules, Inverters/Power Conditioning, Frames, Trackers, Wiring/Cabling/Connectors, Grid Integration, and Financing and Risk Management.
More information is available here.
