2011. WIP, organiser of the EU PVSEC – European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, announces that in 2012 the 27th EU PVSEC will take place in Frankfurt, Germany. This is the first time that Frankfurt will be the focal point for the global photovoltaic solar sector: From 24 to 28 September 2012, this event will gather experts from research and from industry on the Messe Frankfurt fairground.
The EU PVSEC is considered as leading photovoltaic event and takes place annually at changing European locations. The conference delegates and exhibitors come from all domains of PV research and industry. The spectrum of exhibitors includes manufacturers of PV production equipment, manufacturers of photovoltaic solar cells and modules, systems suppliers, companies and organisations specialised in project development, finance and consultancy as well as research institutes.
This year, the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition will be held from 5 to 9 September in Hamburg, Germany. 950 exhibitors from around the globe will be showcasing their products and services along the entire photovoltaic value chain. Production equipment manufacturers for PV components represent the largest industry segment at this show, closely followed by manufacturers of PV solar cells and modules. 40,000 PV professionals are expected to attend the EU PVSEC industry show. At the same time, over 4,000 representatives from science and research present and discuss the latest trends and developments at the world’s largest PV conference. A total of 1,500 plenary, oral and visual presentations will be held, focusing greatly on the close interaction between science and industry.
EU PVSEC Executive Director, Peter Helm: “The EU PVSEC will take place in Frankfurt in 2012. With this decision, we are pleased to offer excellent conditions to our conference participants, exhibitors and trade visitors. This financial and business hub can be reached quickly and easily from all over the world. With a perfect infrastructure and a large selection of hotels in all categories in the vicinity of the exhibition grounds, Frankfurt provides ideal conditions for all those attending this international event.”
“We are very proud to be hosting this important and internationally recognised scientific conference and exhibition next year,” adds Uwe Behm, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt.
Background EU PVSEC
For many years, the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has combined a renowned international scientific conference with a leading PV industry exhibition and trade fair. Every year, during five days of conference and four days of trade fair, new products and technical innovations from all areas of photovoltaics and from all over the world are on show.
The EU PVSEC is supported by European and international organisations such as the European Commission, UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Natural Sciences Sector, WCRE – World Council for Renewable Energy, IPVEA – the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association and by an institutional cooperation with EPIA – the European Photovoltaic Industry Association. The Technical Programme is coordinated by the European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre.
For further information please visit: www.photovoltaic-exhibition.com / www.photovoltaic-conference.com or contact:
26th EU PVSEC Contact:
WIP
EU PVSEC Communications Contact: Heinz Ehmann Sylvensteinstr. 2, 81369 Munich, Germany pv.conference@wip-munich.de, Tel: +49 89 72012735
Press Office 26th EU PVSEC:
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