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Understanding the Perspectives of Installers in the Mediterranean Energy Landscape In this issue, published in collaboration with EUPD Research Energy, we dive into the PV markets of Italy, Portugal and Spain - through the eyes of the installers! Italy, which ranks third in the EU, will reach a total capacity of 30 GWdc by 2023. Portugal's capacity approached 4 GWdc, while Spain, Europe's second-largest PV installer, will grow to an impressive 39.2 GWdc. But we're not stopping at PV installations. We're also looking at what other technologies these installers are working with, or which segments they're focusing on in which country. You can find the short study on The smarter E Digital, your go-to platform for insights into smart energy solutions: https://bit.ly/48byuqQ Svenja Putz EUPD Research | Social

What's Next for the Future of Silicon Solar Cells? 🔅 Silicon solar cells are not just the backbone of the recent solar boom, their impressive advancements have also added to an efficient energy transition! 🚀 If you're ready to dive in deeper into the development of silicon solar cells, we greatly welcome you to the 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗩 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics in beautiful Oxford from 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴-𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱💡🤗 This is where scientists and industry leaders will discuss all about the future of silicon solar cells and their respected challenges. Ahead of the conference, we spoke to Ruy Sebastian Bonilla and Matthew Wright, both chairpersons of SiliconPV 2025 and from the University of Oxford about the hot topics in silicon PV research and product development. 🎧Tune in to the full podcast: https://bit.ly/3BLHfMp Conexio-PSE Department of Materials, University of Oxford Zackes Brustik

Whether it’s pitching ideas or driving development: Due to their agility and innovative power, start-ups play a major role in establishing a renewable 24/7 energy supply. For this reason, The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, provides them a platform of their own: the start-up area. Here they will have the opportunity to present their solutions to a wide expert audience, and to make contact with established companies that could be relevant for their business. The smarter E Europe will take place from May 7–9, 2025, at Messe München. 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ⚡Concentrated innovative power: Around 4,000 sqm of exhibition space for start-ups ⚡Start-up stage: Present your product to a high-caliber expert audience ⚡The place-to-be for networking: 4 mini-lounges for productive discussions ⚡The right setting: Sustainable stand design for your perfect presentation at the exhibition ⚡Stand out: Around 180 excellent start-ups have the chance to be part of The smarter E Europe 2025 Vireo Ventures Startup-Verband EIT InnoEnergy

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲-𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 - Intersolar Europe Conference, ees - electrical energy storage Europe Conference, Power2Drive Europe Conference and EMPower_energy Europe Conference – will take place opening The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry. The Call for Abstracts is now open. ⏰ If you are ready to present your research results or innovative projects, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to a wide international audience of experts! 👉 Submit your Abstract: https://bit.ly/4f0iWZy This is your chance to shape the program of the conferences and the Green Hydrogen Forum at The smarter E Europe 2025. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Contribute and present your latest research results and projects in: ✅ Photovoltaics ✅ Energy storage technology ✅ Charging technology in e-mobility ✅ Smart grids ✅ Prosuming ✅ Green Hydrogen

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝 Grid congestion and missing grid connection points are unpleasant truths that threaten the further expansion of solar power capacity – and thus the realization of solar PV´s potential to contribute to climate protection with a transition to 100% clean energy. But solutions are already on the horizon! Hybrid power plants, combining different renewable generation technologies such as solar PV and wind and possibly with batteries offer efficiency for grids, cost reductions and the ability to link power generation to its consumption. 👉 Sharing grid connection points reduces the CapEx and OpEx for renewable power plants 👉 Faster permitting processes because the two systems are treated as one 👉 With BESS combinations can meet peak demand at the lowest cost, lower than with gas-fired power plants. Want to learn more about the benefits and challenges of these forward-looking power plants? Read our latest market trend on hybrid power plants: https://bit.ly/3U1jaYg Hybrid power plants was a main topic at Intersolar Europe Conference 2024! Missed the event, but don't want to miss out on the insightful presentations from renowned speakers? Watch the recordings of the hybrid power plant sessions on The smarter E Digital:  👉 https://bit.ly/3U06913 👉 https://bit.ly/3BNCfGT #intersolar #solarenergy #PVStorageHybridPlants #hybridpowerplants

Automobilwirtschaft im Wandel: Retrofit als Retter der Elektrifizierung? 🔄 Mittlerweile ist es kein Wunder mehr, dass Elektrofahrzeuge immer zunehmend an Beliebtheit gewinnen. ⚡🤩 Allein im Jahr 2023 war jede siebte Neuzulassung ein Elektroauto! 😮 Und nicht nur in Deutschland geht es mit Strom auf die Straßen: Ganz besonders in China lässt sich ebenfalls ein starkes Wachstum erkennen. Diese positive Entwicklung stellt jedoch die Frage auf: Was geschieht mit dem immensen Fahrzeugbestand an Verbrennern? Ist Retrofitting, also die Umrüstung auf Elektromotoren, eine zukunftsnahe Lösung für die einhergehende Herausforderung? In unserem neuen Podcast erklärt Christoph Stürmer, selbstständiger Berater und Investor im Bereich Automotive und Elektromobilität im Gespräch mit Tobias Bücklein alles zum Thema Anpassung und Wandel der Automobilindustrie. 🚗 🎧 Jetzt reinhören: https://bit.ly/4eCsnys

🚚🔋 Fuhrparkelektrifizierung: Wie wird sie wirtschaftlich und nachhaltig erfolgreich? Die Elektrifizierung von Fuhrparks ist ein wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit und zur Reduktion von CO2-Emissionen. Doch wie gelingt es Unternehmen, diesen Wandel auch wirtschaftlich optimal zu gestalten? 💡 In unserer neuesten Folge des The smarter E Podcasts sprechen wir mit Hanna Full, Senior Consultant Energie & E-Mobilität bei GP JOULE Gruppe, über die Schlüsselstrategien für eine erfolgreiche Fuhrparkelektrifizierung: 🔑 Technische und wirtschaftliche Optimierungsmaßnahmen 🔑 Bedarfsgerechte Planung und Lademanagement für Kostenoptimierung 🔑 Zusätzliche Einnahmen durch den Verkauf von Ladestrom 🔑 Strombeschaffungsstrategien für E-Fuhrparks 🔑 Nutzung aktueller Förderprogramme 🎧 Jetzt reinhören und wertvolle Einblicke für Ihre Elektrifizierungsstrategie gewinnen: https://bit.ly/3zBT4Ed #TheSmarterE #Podcast #Power2Drive Tobias Bücklein GP JOULE CONNECT

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 As Germany transitions to a greener future, it's crucial to understand the perspectives of those on the frontlines: the installers. These professionals are the backbone of the #energy landscape, bringing #renewable technologies like #solar panels, #wind turbines, and efficient #heating systems to life. By listening to their insights and addressing their challenges, we can ensure a smoother transition to sustainable energy and a more resilient grid. Let's take a look at some of the facets of the German PV market from their point of view and based on a study conducted by EUPD Research Energy. 😎 You can find the short study on The smarter E Digital, your go-to platform for insights into smart energy solutions: https://bit.ly/3XA0wrk EUPD Research ESG Svenja Putz

Photovoltaics Recycling: A New Growth Sector for a Sustainable Future The PV industry is growing rapidly, and with it the need for sustainable solutions for end-of-life modules. According to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), between 400,000 and 1 million tons of electronic waste could be generated in Germany by 2030. PV recycling offers enormous opportunities here: there are already promising approaches for recycling valuable raw materials such as silver, glass and copper. But there is still a lot to be done to standardize processes and increase the recycling rate. Curious to find out more? Find out how Europe is closing the PV loop and what innovative recycling approaches are available: https://bit.ly/3Y4nmZs #Intersolar #TheSmarterE #PV #Solar #Recycling

Exactly one month ago, The smarter E South America kicked off, welcoming an impressive 55,000 visitors and connecting energy innovators from all over the world!🤩🌍 The insights shared and connections made truly left a mark on everyone involved. Time really flies, and we hope to see you all again next year for another amazing experience! ⌛ 🎥 Relive the excitement! Watch our short wrap-up of The smarter E South America and catch the highlights here: https://bit.ly/3MZIKJk #TheSmarterE #SouthAmerica #Brazil #RenewableEnergies #Recap