Intersolar invites international solar companies to submit applications for the solar industry’s most distinguished award for innovation
On June 8, 2011 the fourth annual Intersolar AWARD is being presented at Intersolar Europe. The award pays tribute to innovative products and services in the fields of Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal Technology and PV Production Technology. This year, the Intersolar AWARD particularly reflects the industry’s international character and global importance: For the first time exhibitors of Intersolar India in Mumbai are invited to put their applications forward alongside exhibitors of Intersolar Europe in Munich and Intersolar North America in San Francisco. This increases the number of companies entitled to participate to over 3,000. Exhibitors interested in taking part can submit their application from February 15 to April 1, 2011.
Favorable political framework conditions, such as the Renewable Energy Sources Act in Germany or the National Solar Mission launched by the Indian government in early 2010, are leading to continuous growth in the solar industry worldwide. Intersolar has grown in step with the industry, right down to its globalization. Because it is the only global event-series for the solar industry, Intersolar has the unique ability to bring together the most influential solar markets around the world.
Challenges for the Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Industry
The industry has grown tremendously on an international level over the past few years. While this is a positive development, companies have to react quickly to the challenges that come from such strong growth. For example, in the future, system costs will need to be further reduced in order to balance out the contraction of feed-in tariffs in Germany. Indeed, solutions for decreasing the cost of photovoltaic plants are currently being sought.
In order for the desired, large-scale expansion of photovoltaics to be achieved, existing grid infrastructures must be adapted. A number of solutions are already available, spanning from increasing private consumption through innovative storage concepts, to optimizing load management when fluctuating energy sources are fed into the grid.
