The Europe-Asia PV Forum addressed key questions for the global PV solar sector. Two introductory presentations have been followed by a moderated round table discussion, addressing topics of strategic relevance for PV Industry leaders, representatives from research, politics and finance.
The Forum has been moderated by Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle, Berlin, Germany.
Topic 1:
How to support PV solar political cooperation, PV in the energy mix!
Which innovation and industry policy is required to get sustainable markets on a fast track?
Introduction: Stefan Nowak, Chairman IEA PVPS, International Energy Agency
Panellists (from left to right):
- Ben Hill, Head Europe Trina Solar
- Izumi Kaizuka, Research Division Manager, RTS, Japan
- Giovanni De Santi, Director, Institute for Energy and Transport, European Commission, JRC
- Minh Le, Acting Program Manager, Solar Program, U.S. Department of Energy
- Chetan Solanki, Principle Investigator, NCPRE -- National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education, India
- Tom Wu, Secretary General, APVIA -- Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association
Topic 2:
How to facilitate PV trade opportunities in the globalized PV markets
Introduction: Murray Cameron, Chief Operating Officer, Phoenix Solar
Panellists (from left to right):
- Björn Emde, Communications Manager Europe, Suntech Power International
- Anjan Ghosh, Senior General Manager, Tata Power Solar, India
- Giovanni De Santi, Director, Institute for Energy and Transport, European Commission, JRC
- Winfried Hoffmann, President, EPIA -- European Photovoltaic Industry Association
- Paula Mints, Principal Analyst, Navigant Consulting
- Eric Peeters, Global Solar Executive Director, Vice President, Dow Corning Solar Solutions
- Stefan Rinck, President & CEO, Singulus Technologies
