In Beijing from December 11-13, 2012, industry experts discuss trends and technologies from across the global solar industry, focusing chiefly on the development of the Chinese solar sector
Freiburg/Pforzheim, Germany, and Beijing, China, November 21, 2012 – The Intersolar China Conference is taking place for the second time in the Intercontinental Hotel Beichen in Beijing from December 11-13, 2012. 500 national and international attendees as well as 60 speakers from around the world are expected to participate in the international industry event. Here, discussions cover current conditions and developments in international markets, with a particular focus on the Chinese market, as well the latest technologies and trends in the areas of photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies. The key topics of this year’s conference are Large-Scale Photovoltaic Installations, Energy Storage, Solar Cities and Sustainable PV Production and Recycling. The sessions on solar thermal technologies focus on areas such as Large-Scale Solar Thermal Application and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP/CPV). The Intersolar China Conference is being supported for the first time by its new partner, the China Renewable Energy Industry Association (CREIA).
The second Intersolar China Conference is taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel Beichen in Beijing from December 11-13, 2012. At the event international experts from research, industry and associations discuss the most important topics and trends from the global solar industry. Over 16 sessions and panel discussions covering photovoltaics, PV production technologies and solar thermal technologies address the latest industry trends. Networking events provide numerous opportunities to meet international industry players, share experiences and strengthen existing contacts.
Distinguished opening speakers
The organizers are delighted at the renowned experts from China and around the world taking part in the opening panel discussion: The keynote speakers are Bohua Wang, General Secretary of the China Photovoltaic Industry Alliance (CPIA) and Junfeng Li, President of the China Renewable Energy Industry Association (CREIA) and Director General of the National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC). The opening speakers also include Dr. Reinhold Buttgereit, Secretary General of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), Belgium, and Sunil Gupta, Global Head of Technology & CleanTech at Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore.
The Chinese solar market is experiencing growth
While the international solar markets continue to find themselves in a period of consolidation, China is emerging as a new growth market in the areas of photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies alike. According to figures from the Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA), a total capacity of 21 gigawatts (GW) is expected to be installed in China alone by 2015. This figure comprises 20 GW of photovoltaic capacity and 1 GW of solar thermal power plants. In light of this, presentations held during the conference session “Global PV Markets: China Perspectives”, which takes place on the first day of the conference, focus on the political conditions, strategies and programs that are vital for China to achieve its expansion targets.
