China facing praise and criticism. While the global solar branch is sharply criticizing Chinese market participants, the atmosphere at the Intersolar China Conference was one of conciliation. The People's Republic is slowly evolving into a domestic solar market where policy-makers, businesses and consumers are concentrating more on decentralized electricity generation fuelled by PV. China is on "the path of change".
A shift in thinking has become apparent in China. The government, consumers and generators now see decentralized electricity generation with photovoltaic systems as more than just an attractive export opportunity and are starting to slowly develop the domestic market. The 2nd PV Briefing China saw 200 national and international market experts come together during the Intersolar China Conference held in Beijing to discuss these latest developments.
As system prices are generally lower in China, PV can be seen as viable alternative source of electricity generation believes the solar market analyst Minnan Wang. The introduction of incentive programs, from 2009, such as the Golden Sun and Solar Rooftop program mark the cornerstone for sustainable market growth in China said Wang. Although decentralized energy generation does not play a major role in China's climate policy, it improves overall energy security commented Leo Jiang, Chief Marketing Officer at Goodwe Power Supply Technology.
At the same time Jiang, in view of technological progress, called on the Chinese solar market to develop a uniform regulatory framework and improved market structures. Fubao Wu, Deputy Director of the Renewable Energy Department of China Electric Power Research Institute also addressed policy-makers. Wu pointed out that the Chinese Government already announced in September and October that decentralized electricity generation with photovoltaic would benefit from stronger support. By the year 2016 PV installations in China should be around 5 gigawatts of installations per year says Wu.
Speakers and panelists in the second session focused on "Solar Cities - A Path Towards Low-Carbon Cities". Dr. Bernd Dallmann, CEO of the Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH, presented his home town in Baden-Württemberg. Though Freiburg is more of a green city than a solar city, the ambitions of the inhabitants remain high. According to Dallmann the city should be a green city cluster uniting more than 140 technological companies and CO2 neutral by 2050.
Chiel Boonstra, Advisory Board Member of the International Solar Cities Initiative also emphasized the significance of conurbations for the further spread of decentralized energy generation capacity. China is on the right path stressed Boonstra and he sees this huge country continue to play a leading role in the future on the "path of change".
Event Information
The "2nd PV Briefing China" took place during the Intersolar China Conference in Beijing. The event was supported by the sponsor Goodwe Power Supply Technology as well as media partners PV-Tech, PV Magazine, Renewable Energy World and Sun & Wind Energy. Information on the agenda can be found on the website.
More event information can be provided by Pia-Antonia Neise neise@jointforces4solar.com | +49 228 971 43 48. If you have questions about the Joint Forces for Solar Initiative, please contact Daniel Fuchs (fuchs@jointforces4solar.com). Further information on the Joint Forces for Solar Initiative can be found on the website www.jointforces4solar.com.
Intersolar - The World's Leading Exhibition Series for the Solar Industry
Intersolar abides by the guiding principle Connecting Solar Business. Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition series for the solar industry. With 20 years of experience and over 3,100 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors spanning three continents, Intersolar has the unique ability to bring together the solar industry from the most influential markets around the world. Intersolar's global events take place in Munich, San Francisco, Mumbai, Beijing and São Paulo.
The organizers of Intersolar Europe are Solar Promotion GmbH of Pforzheim and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG. Intersolar North America, Intersolar India, Intersolar China and Intersolar South America are organized by the international subsidiaries Solar Promotion International GmbH of Pforzheim and Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH.
Joint Forces for Solar
Joint Forces for Solar is a global synergy of stakeholders along the solar value chain. It brings grass-roots knowledge and know-how to a global dimension. Focusing on a local goes global strategy, the scheme takes insider information gained by installers when dealing with customers on a daily basis and utilizes it to shape the future direction of the solar industry. In return, global goes local, installers benefit from access to information on the latest technological developments and changes in market trends giving them the competitive edge necessary for long-term success.
The initiative builds a bridge between the individual links of the value chain and offers a platform where opinions, ideas and expertise can be shared that ultimately strengthen the industry's growth.
A shift in thinking has become apparent in China. The government, consumers and generators now see decentralized electricity generation with photovoltaic systems as more than just an attractive export opportunity and are starting to slowly develop the domestic market. The 2nd PV Briefing China saw 200 national and international market experts come together during the Intersolar China Conference held in Beijing to discuss these latest developments.
As system prices are generally lower in China, PV can be seen as viable alternative source of electricity generation believes the solar market analyst Minnan Wang. The introduction of incentive programs, from 2009, such as the Golden Sun and Solar Rooftop program mark the cornerstone for sustainable market growth in China said Wang. Although decentralized energy generation does not play a major role in China's climate policy, it improves overall energy security commented Leo Jiang, Chief Marketing Officer at Goodwe Power Supply Technology.
At the same time Jiang, in view of technological progress, called on the Chinese solar market to develop a uniform regulatory framework and improved market structures. Fubao Wu, Deputy Director of the Renewable Energy Department of China Electric Power Research Institute also addressed policy-makers. Wu pointed out that the Chinese Government already announced in September and October that decentralized electricity generation with photovoltaic would benefit from stronger support. By the year 2016 PV installations in China should be around 5 gigawatts of installations per year says Wu.
Speakers and panelists in the second session focused on "Solar Cities - A Path Towards Low-Carbon Cities". Dr. Bernd Dallmann, CEO of the Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH, presented his home town in Baden-Württemberg. Though Freiburg is more of a green city than a solar city, the ambitions of the inhabitants remain high. According to Dallmann the city should be a green city cluster uniting more than 140 technological companies and CO2 neutral by 2050.
Chiel Boonstra, Advisory Board Member of the International Solar Cities Initiative also emphasized the significance of conurbations for the further spread of decentralized energy generation capacity. China is on the right path stressed Boonstra and he sees this huge country continue to play a leading role in the future on the "path of change".
Event Information
The "2nd PV Briefing China" took place during the Intersolar China Conference in Beijing. The event was supported by the sponsor Goodwe Power Supply Technology as well as media partners PV-Tech, PV Magazine, Renewable Energy World and Sun & Wind Energy. Information on the agenda can be found on the website.
More event information can be provided by Pia-Antonia Neise neise@jointforces4solar.com | +49 228 971 43 48. If you have questions about the Joint Forces for Solar Initiative, please contact Daniel Fuchs (fuchs@jointforces4solar.com). Further information on the Joint Forces for Solar Initiative can be found on the website www.jointforces4solar.com.
Intersolar - The World's Leading Exhibition Series for the Solar Industry
Intersolar abides by the guiding principle Connecting Solar Business. Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition series for the solar industry. With 20 years of experience and over 3,100 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors spanning three continents, Intersolar has the unique ability to bring together the solar industry from the most influential markets around the world. Intersolar's global events take place in Munich, San Francisco, Mumbai, Beijing and São Paulo.
The organizers of Intersolar Europe are Solar Promotion GmbH of Pforzheim and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG. Intersolar North America, Intersolar India, Intersolar China and Intersolar South America are organized by the international subsidiaries Solar Promotion International GmbH of Pforzheim and Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH.
Joint Forces for Solar
Joint Forces for Solar is a global synergy of stakeholders along the solar value chain. It brings grass-roots knowledge and know-how to a global dimension. Focusing on a local goes global strategy, the scheme takes insider information gained by installers when dealing with customers on a daily basis and utilizes it to shape the future direction of the solar industry. In return, global goes local, installers benefit from access to information on the latest technological developments and changes in market trends giving them the competitive edge necessary for long-term success.
The initiative builds a bridge between the individual links of the value chain and offers a platform where opinions, ideas and expertise can be shared that ultimately strengthen the industry's growth.
