The smarter E AWARD 2022: Rewarding Outstanding Projects for the Energy Transition

The EnerOne battery storage system, the STABL SI 100 modular multi-level converter and the Voltfang Industrial commercial storage system made from second-life car batteries are all examples of innovative products within the storage industry.

The robust, high-performance PROTEUS PV4700 central inverter for large solar parks, the Alpha Pure Series lead-free photovoltaic module and the innovative shingle matrix interconnection system SURFACE for solar cells are outstanding products within the solar industry.

The number of visitors waiting for the gates of The smarter E Europe to open last week was great. To avoid bottlenecks, excellent management was needed. The challenge was reminiscent of that facing conventional power grids: With the expansion of renewable energies, temporary or regional bottlenecks in the power lines may occur more and more often, so that not all of the renewable power can be transmitted.

SolarPower Europe launches its Global Market Outlook for Solar Power exclusively at Intersolar Europe.

Three triumphant exhibition days and two days full of inspiring conference sessions marked a real success for Europe’s largest platform for the energy industry: 1,356 exhibitors from 46 countries presenting their solutions on 132,000 square meters. More than 65,000 visitors from 149 countries exceeded expectations for this year’s The smarter E Europe – an increase of 33 percent compared to the last regular event in 2019.

Once a year, EUPD Research analyzes all 1,800 energy suppliers of the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) in the context of the "Energiewende Award“. Within the innovations platform "The smarter E Europe", the best energy suppliers with outstanding products and services related to energy transition were honored with the "Energiewende Award" yesterday.

After three successful exhibition days and two conference days at the International Congress Center München (ICM) which provided intensive discussions, captivating debates and product innovations, Intersolar Europe, the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry, can look back on a successful event.

After three days of exhibition with exciting forums, in-depth discussion and two days of inspiring sessions at the Power2Drive Europe Conference, Power2Drive Europe draws to a successful close.

There was no shortage of product innovations and new technical developments at ees Europe 2022, Europe’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems that took place at Messe München between May 11 and 13, 2022.

Political developments in recent months have demonstrated the need for a secure and independent energy supply for Europe. The success of the energy transition is linked to the accelerated introduction of a green hydrogen economy, in addition to the increased expansion of renewable energies.

Large-scale fossil-fueled power stations and nuclear power plants have been stabilizing the power grid until now but the energy transition is going to change that. The last nuclear reactors in Germany are due to be shut down by the end of 2022. And the plan is to phase out coal altogether by 2030. Before the war in Ukraine, gas-fired power plants were pegged as a transition technology. But now there is no choice but to rethink that strategy.

While the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down the growth of many industries or even ground them to a halt, the solar industry has been an exception to the rule: The European PV market is booming, demand is surging. New players are rushing to the market, innovative business models are being developed.

Photovoltaics (PV) is booming in Poland. According to SolarPower Europe, 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar power was installed in the country in 2020 – nearly three times as much as the 823 megawatts (MW) installed in 2019.

A recent EUPD Research survey conducted in the context of the Energiewende Award 2021 reveals that citizens focus more on their own energy consumption.

The Mylar UVHPET photovoltaic (PV) backsheet with recycled content, the MarcS modular PV construction system, and the Hi-MO5 high-power bifacial module for large solar parks have been named as some of the most pioneering products within the solar industry.

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Over 400 exhibitors have already registered to take part next year.

Read more about the Intersolar AWARD finalists 2021

In the context of the “Energiewende Award 2021” EUPD Research analyzed all of 1,800 energy suppliers in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

Read more about the finalists

Germany’s energy landscape has been undergoing a radical transformation.

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For energy suppliers, a sustainable product and service portfolio is more important than ever.