PV specialists from 12 European countries discussed the role of photovoltaics in EU energy policy and prepared ideas and plans for activities in the coming year 2018.
The 33rd EU-PVSEC PV technology conference and exhibition hosted this week the first edition of the EU Solar Industry Forum. The success of the Forum highlights the continuous interest for PV industry development and the importance of European manufacturing.
The BIPV-workshop organized in Brussels on September 7, 2017 is the first of a series of European workshops and conferences in the field of Energy Efficiency in buildings and cities with a focus on Innovation in Solar Building Skins, also known as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). This European Technology & Innovation Platform (ETIP) BIPV initiative is as well related to areas such as smart grid, storage of renewable energies in buildings/cities, e-mobility and Internet of Things (IoT).
SOLARUNITED – The global Solar Business Technology Association as a partner of the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) and a member of ETIP PV Secretariat has prepared a white paper regarding the questions of quality, reliability and performance for the European PV Industry.
The 1 st Solar Mobility Forum and the 2 nd Solar Industry Forum will take place on 25 – 26 September 2018 during the 35 th EU PVSEC in Brussels, Belgium at the SQUARE – Brussels Meeting Centre. “Research Meets Business” is the guiding principle for these two events which will gather the most acknowledged experts in the PV sector and influential executives of the PV manufacturing sector. International speakers, panellists, and attendees from all over the world will meet and discuss the future of PV and new applications.
Today’s announcement of Solar World implies that the company could have found an investor but will reduce its workforce by approximately 1200 positions. It shows how key policy actions are needed to prevent the PV manufacturing industry from disappearing in Europe.
Over 50 companies/organizations have signed a letter initiated by ETIP PV, EUREC and SOLARUNITED which is addressed to policymakers of all EU member states. The petition calls on political leaders to “help preserve a sustainable and globally competitive European PV manufacturing industry”.
Joint Letter from over 50 Solar PV Organizations raises Alarm about the Importance of PV Manufacturing in Europe
Organized by the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV), EUREC - The Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centers and Solar United - The Global Solar PV Technology & Industry Association (Solar United) as well as equipment manufacturers, materials providers and PV Manufacturing companies published today an “Open Letter from the European PV Community”.
Urgent Call for Action to Ensure a Sustainable Future for European PV Manufacturing
