
Climate and Energy package adopted by the European Parliament - the targets are clear, now it’s time for Member States to pull up their sleeves !
Brussels, 17 December 2008: “The adoption of the Climate and Energy Package marks a new decisive step forward in the development of renewables” said Eleni Despotou, Deputy Secretary General and Policy Director of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA). The world's largest photovoltaic (PV) industry association welcomes the positive vote of the European Parliament this morning.
This Package represents a crucial legal framework for the deployment of the photovoltaic sector in the next decade. It will provide a secure investment environment, guaranteeing a continued sustainable development of the photovoltaic sector. In particular, the association is pleased with the Directive on Renewable Energies which confirms the binding EU target of 20% renewable energy share by 2020 and national binding targets.
“This new Directive should ensure PV energy becomes a mainstream energy source in tomorrow’s energy mix”, Despotou continues..
A brighter energy future for Europe!
Brussels, 9 December 2008: A few days before the end of the international conference of the United Nations on Climate Change in Poznan, Poland, and after months of intense negotiations, Europe’s energy future looks brighter than ever.
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) welcomes the agreement reached this morning on the European Renewable Energy Directive. It confirms the binding EU target of 20% renewable energy share by 2020..
Think Thin and Go Large!
For its first edition, the EPIA International Thin Film Conference gathers
more than 350 industry professionals.
Brussels, 18 November 2008: Hardly anyone would have believed that Thin Film could attract so many people when the first EPIA-JRC Thin Film Workshop was initiated with 15 companies in 2005. Over 350 photovoltaic (PV) professionals gathered for the 1st EPIA International Thin Film Conference on 13 November last in Munich, Germany - a huge success that confirms the interest for a promising technology.
Think Thin and Go Large!
EPIA organises its first international Thin Film Conference
Brussels, 15 October 2008: Over 300 experts from the thin film sector are expected to gather on13 November next in Munich for the 1st EPIA International Thin Film Conference. With a growing demand for photovoltaic (PV) products in the European and American markets, all technological solutions are expanding and Thin Film even stronger. With the organisation of this 1st edition, EPIA aims at providing a dedicated international discussion platform for the photovoltaic Thin Film industry.
Photovoltaic industry substantially revises its target to supply 12% of European electricity demand by 2020.
Valencia, 4 September 2008
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Solar Energy can bring clean energy to over 4 billion people by 2030.
Valencia, Spain, 1 September 2008 - Solar electricity can contribute largely to the energy needs of two-thirds of the world’s population - including those in remote areas - by 2030. This is the main conclusion of the Solar Generation report, published by Greenpeace and the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) today..
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Photovoltaic Industry urging the Spanish government to improve the future decree.
Brussels, 29 August 2008 : The current royal decree that provides the framework for the retribution of grid-connected photovoltaic systems in Spain will come to an end next 29 September; the Spanish government is working on a new proposal of decree that would come into force from January 2009. According to the first draft, an annual market cap has been fixed to 300 MW and the proposed tariffs have been strongly decreased, potentially jeopardising Industry sustainability. The European photovoltaic industry is urging the government to reconsider its proposal to preserve the sustainable development of this emerging sector.
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Ernesto Macias new EPIA President from 2008 until 2010
Brussels, 4th July 2008 – The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) celebrated its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last Thursday 26 June in Aix les Bains, one day prior to its annual national political event which was this year entitled: “Towards the development of the photovoltaic sector in France”. On the occasion of the AGM, Ernesto Macias became president of the world’s largest photovoltaic association succeeding Dr. Winfried Hoffmann in this position. He will remain president until the 2010 AGM.
Recommendations by French solar professionals to launch the national market
Brussels, 1 July 2008 : On the occasion of the symposium “Towards the development of the photovoltaic sector in France” organised by EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, together with the French actors of the sector in Aix les Bains (Savoie, France), professionals propose concrete solutions to allow France to really launch its market, in a similar way to its neighbouring countries of Germany or Spain..
Que préconisent les professionnels du solaire pour le marché français ?
Aix-les-Bains, le 27 Juin 2008 : À l’occasion du colloque national « Vers un développement durable de la filière photovoltaïque en France » organisé par l’Association Européenne de l’Industrie Photovoltaïque (EPIA) et l’ensemble des acteurs français du secteur à Aix-Les-Bains (Savoie), les professionnels proposent des solutions concrètes pour permettre à la France de faire démarrer réellement son marché, à l’instar de ses voisins européens tels que l’Allemagne ou l’Espagne..
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The Photovoltaic and the Battery Sectors recognize the key role of Energy Storage in the future development of photovoltaic power. Brussels, 12 June 2008 - “Energy storage technology will become an important, valueadded component in photovoltaic (PV) systems in the future and will contribute to the continuous long term growth of PV”. That is the conclusion reached by a joint working group convened by EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association) and EUROBAT (Association of European Storage Battery Manufacturers).
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| Source : EPIA & EUROBAT Release Date : 13 Juin 2008 |
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La energía solar será la solución más barata para los picos de demanda en sólo 7 años Además, siguiendo la senda analizada
en el informe, este sector conseguiría cubrir un 9,4% (2) de la demanda
eléctrica mundial. El estudio destaca los beneficios de proporcionar
energía a 2.900 millones de personas que viven en países empobrecidos,
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| Source : EPIA - Greenpeace Release Date : 13 December 2007 |
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Research in the PV sector: broad approach
requested |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 27 November 2007 |
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Solar electricity: a part-solution in combating poverty and climate change in developing countries Brussels, 8th November 2007 –
The 5th EPIA Round-table in a cycle of 6 debates, running until December
2007, focused on the EU development policy and how photovoltaic energy
can provide cost competitive, tailor made and sustainable technological
solutions for rural electrification. 1,6 billion people have no access
to electricity in developing countries. With adapted tools within the
EU development policy, photovoltaic electricity could contribute rapidly
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 8 November 2007 |
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The Photovoltaic sector proposes a
voluntary take-back system for waste |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 09 October 2007 |
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EREC Position Paper |
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| Source : EPIA/EREC Release Date : 01 October 2007 |
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Access to the grid: |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 13 September 2007 |
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Photovoltaic Industry: towards maturity |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 6 September 2007 |
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World’s future is bright with Solar
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| Source : EPIA - Greenpeace Release Date : 4 September 2007 |
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European wide consensus reached of
photovoltaic energy generation from long term operation of PV modules |
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| Source : PERFORMANCE IP Release Date : 4 July 2007 |
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Feed-in tariffs make solar photovoltaic
electricity more and more competitive |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 4 July 2007 |
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Solar Photovoltaic Electricity in
Portugal: the sector waiting for clear signs from the government |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 31 May 2007 |
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The new Framework Directive on Renewable
Energy must go beyond existing legislation and not move backwards |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 14 May 2007 |
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Winfried Hoffmann moves from SCHOTT
Solar to Applied Materials |
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| Source : SCHOTT Solar Release Date : 7 February 2007 |
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European Commission Energy Policy
could have a counter-productive effect on the development of renewable
energies |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 11 January 2007 |
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Photovoltaic industry prepares to
steady growth |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 22 December 2006 |
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Solar power ready to dominate the
consumer energy market |
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| Source : EPIA - GREENPEACE Release Date : 06 September 2006 |
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The European Renewable Energy Industry and Research call for
adequate research budget for renewable energies In a press briefing this morning, European renewable energy industry associations called for the European Commission to acknowledge the European Parliament’s decision to prioritise research in renewable energy. The Commission has recently ignored the European Parliament's decision to strengthen the research budget for renewables and energy efficiency. English Version |
| Source : EPIA Release Date : 18 July 2006 |
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European Photovoltaic Industry adopts proactive strategy to develop
markets The members of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association adopted last Saturday, a proactive strategy for their Brussels-based organization with the mandate to further develop European and global markets. English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 24 May 2006 |
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Photovoltaic energy can contribute to reducing climate change A report on selected environmental indicators of photovoltaic electricity in OECD cities is jointly published today by IEA-PVPS (International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme), the European Photovoltaic Technology Platform and the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA). English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 18 May 2006 |
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Photovoltaics: a potential 5 GWp annual market in 2010 For the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) a global photovoltaic market of 5,4 GWp in 2010 could potentially be reached. English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 9 January 2006 |
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“PV MED: First Photovoltaic Mediterranean Conference” First Mediterranean gathering to ensure solar electricity take-off English Version - French Version - Italian Version |
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PV MED Site EN - PV MED Site FR - PV MED Site IT | |
| Source : PV MED Release Date : 28 August 2005 |
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“All solar electricity at a glance” EPIA publishes the world’s largest photovoltaic pictures on-line database English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 25 July 2005 |
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“Dr.
Murray Cameron takes over as President of the European Photovoltaic
Industry Association” English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 15 June 2005 |
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“European PV Solar Electricity market growth perspectives” English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 23 May 2005 |
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“Signs of a new French Revolution” English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 02 March 2005 |
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“EU key to unlock sun’s power” Web page EPIA and Greenpeace International launched the report Solar Generation at the European Parliament. |
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| Source : EPIA & Greenpeace Release Date : 18 January 2005 |
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“For an Industrial Photovoltaic Policy for Europe ” English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 15 June 2004 |
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“Solar energy: The Netherlands to lose top position in world,
European industry organisation warns. ” English Version |
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| Source : EPIA Release Date : 10 November 2003 |
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“German Debate on renewable energies threatens European renewable
energy targets, Germany’s leading role in Europe and Europe’s global
dominance.” English Version - German version |
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| Source : EREC Release Date : 09 September 2003 |
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“Belgian Solar electricity organisations
request a national Strategic PV Plan” |
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| Source : EPIA Date : March 2003 |
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