Munich, April 21, 2016 – Photovoltaics (PV) is experiencing a worldwide boom, spurred on by large-scale PV power plants with an output range of 60 MW and above in particular. This year’s Intersolar Europe is set to showcase the latest technologies and most exciting trends – right at the heart of the most important market: In 2015, total installed output in Europe rose to almost 100 GW, making the continent the largest market for PV power plant operation, maintenance and repairs. Intersolar Europe and Intersolar Europe Conference combine this expertise to present the entire value-added chain of large-scale PV power plants from financing through operation to maintenance. New developments will also be in the spotlight, such as maintenance using drones and robots.
Photovoltaics is booming. Particularly competitive are large-scale power plants with an output range of 60 MW and above, with electricity production costs already between 0.05 and 0.08 US dollars/kWh. New business models beyond the feed-in tariff are creating attractive opportunities for investment. Intersolar Europe (June 22-24, 2016) and the accompanying Intersolar Europe Conference (June 21-22, 2016) present the latest technical developments, most promising financing models and comprehensive information on project development, maintenance and operation.
Strong growth in market for operation and maintenance
Operating and maintaining large-scale PV power plants can be costly and complex. The plants become dirty over time and microcracks may form. To ensure they are being used economically, constant monitoring and data collection is required. In a study by market research and consultancy firms GTM Research and Solichamba Consulting, the global market for PV power plant operation and maintenance is predicted to rise to 488 GW by 2020 – a significant increase from the 133 GW of installed output in 2015.
The exhibition and the Intersolar Europe Conference provide an opportunity for experts, project developers and companies to share expertise on how to participate in this growing market. At 100 GW, there is more PV output installed in Europe than anywhere else in the world. This makes the continent, a frontrunner in the solar revolution, the largest market for PV power plant operation, maintenance and repairs – nowhere else do companies and experts have more experience or expertise.
