Events

The entire energy community is represented at the Energy and Mines Toronto Summit, a premium annual trade fair for the mining energy sector in Canada. 2023 edition of Energy and Mines Toronto Summit will take place from 28th to 29th November 2023, on the grounds of Delta Toronto. The two-day networking and learning event programme will bring together professionals experienced in renewables, electrification, energy efficiency, offsetting and more.

The emerging European industry summit

This upcoming forum, taking place from November 28 to November 29 in Strasbourg, France, is a must-attend event for anyone involved or interested in the intersection of agriculture and photovoltaics. By integrating PV systems into agricultural practices, we can increase land-use efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance food production.

Whether you are an R&D professional, an industry expert, a policy maker, a farmer, an consulting engineer, a researcher, or simply curious about the exciting possibilities of agrivoltaics, we invite you to join us in Strasbourg for this groundbreaking event. Together, we can explore the many ways in which this emerging field can help us build a more sustainable future.

AgriVoltaics IFE23 will feature a diverse range of invited talks, covering economic, agricultural, and regulatory aspects of agrivoltaics. Attendees will learn about best practices and business innovation in this rapidly growing field, as well as the key elements of application and integration in agriculture and farming. In addition to the informative talks, the forum will also host a dedicated exhibition, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect with leaders and innovators in the industry.

On November 29^th 2023, the Franco-German Office for the Energy Transition (DFBEW/OFATE) is hosting an online conference on the following topic:

PV and self-consumption in the commercial and
industrial sectors in France and Germany

In France and Germany, the necessary acceleration in the expansion of photovoltaic capacity is now underway to meet the targets set for solar power. These targets are 215 GW by 2030 in Germany and more than 35 GW by 2028 in France. In France, the targets are likely to be raised further as part of the revision of the multiannual energy plan (Programmation pluriannuelle de l'Energie, PPE). Despite the acceleration in the pace of expansion, this momentum will need to increase further in the coming years. Installations on commercial and industrial buildings still offer untapped potential.

According to the German Solar Industry Association (BSW), photovoltaic systems with a combined capacity of around 1.5 GW will have been installed on company roofs in Germany in 2022. The latest legislative package on solar energy, approved by the federal cabinet in August and to be debated in parliament in the autumn, includes measures to facilitate and accelerate the development of solar installations. In France, regulatory measures such as the Climate and Resilience Law (Loi climat et résilience) and the Law on the Acceleration of the Production of Renewable Energies (Loi d'accélération de la production d'énergies renouvelables), which require the installation of PV systems on new buildings and, gradually, on renovated buildings, are also helping to boost solar energy on commercial and industrial buildings.

In addition, the attractiveness of the market and the development of business models play an important role in the successful growth of the sector. Self-consumption is one such model. It is an attractive model, especially in the context of high energy prices, but challenges remain in its implementation.

This conference will present the legal framework and experiences of rooftop photovoltaic projects with self-consumption in France and Germany. Speakers will also discuss the challenges and obstacles to the development of this sector.

Participation in the conference is free of charge for members of the DFBEW/OFATE, representatives of public authorities and the press. The fee for non-members is 450€ per person (plus VAT).

The event will be simultaneously translated into French and German.

Further information in German at: https://energie-fr-de.eu/de/veranstaltungen/leser/online-konferenz-zum-thema-pv-und-eigenverbrauch-im-gewerblichen-und-industriellen-bereich.html

Further information in French at: https://energie-fr-de.eu/fr/manifestations/lecteur/conference-en-ligne-sur-le-pv-et-lautoconsommation-dans-le-secteur-commercial-et-industriel.html

Now that the federal government has more than doubled Germany’s solar target, are you also looking for ways to meet the increased demand? Then visit the second edition of Solar Solutions Düsseldorf, which will be held on Wednesday the 29th of November and Thursday the 30th of November in Messe Düsseldorf. This exclusively B2B trade fair will highlight new products and innovations that installers, developers and other solar professionals cannot do without.

On 4-5 December, ITALIA SOLARE is organizing its flagship event the “ITALIA SOLARE Forum 2023” which will be a hybrid format, in-person and online.

The 2023 Forum convenes key stakeholders in a discussion about the future of the PV sector at a critical moment both for the energy transition and the Italian economy. The rapid adoption of solar energy is a much-debated topic that connects to issues regarding climate policy, geopolitical trends, green finance and the sustainable manufacturing of solar panels and PV equipment. At the same time, Italy is keenly aware of the importance of security of supply, wealth redistribution, protecting human health and industrial development. With this backdrop, recent regulatory developments present us with a range of open topics to examine together: eligible areas, burden sharing, PNIEC, electricity market reform and RePowerEU.

The aim of Forum 2023, now in its eughth edition, is to help position Italy as the leading country, at European level, in this now inevitable energy transition. Technology is constantly evolving, legislation is developing, and the increasingly structured supply chain is ready to play its part in this paradigm shift.

The Forum Italia Solare 2023 on 4-5 December will bring together institutions, PV companies and sector experts to discuss how and when we can achieve the 2030-2050 photovoltaic development objectives for the three sectors: residential, industrial and utility scale.

For more information: https://www.italiasolare.eu/is-eventi/8-forum-italia-solare-2023-en/

The European solar industry has been undergoing rapid development in recent times, and exciting growth is expected in the years ahead. Against this background, the solar sector needs to demonstrate its suitability to become Europe and the world’s primary energy source. To do so, long-term sustainability under all relevant dimensions – environmental, social and economic – must be achieved.

Following the success of the 2022 edition, Sustainable Solar Europe 2023 is the must-go event to gain a 360 degree perspective of the topic of sustainability in the solar PV sector. Bringing together industry players, academics, policymakers and other stakeholders, this event will tackle some of the hottest sustainability topics for the sector, with dedicated sessions on supply chain transparency, regulatory frameworks for sustainable PV manufacturing, trends and innovations in floating solar and agrivoltaics, PV end-of-life challenges and circular solutions, among others. Attendees will get in-depth knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory and policy updates, surrounded by a great environment for networking opportunities.

What is behind the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference?

The two-day event is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector. With its practice-oriented format consisting of a conference, trade fair and community network happening, it is the highlight at the end of the year in December.

Launched in 2011 as a workshop, the event attracted more and more participants and met with ever-increasing enthusiasm, also among exhibitors and event partners. Since 2020 the Alliance for Rural Electrification is the official conference partner of the Off-Grid Expo+Conference.

The 12th edition of InterSolution, the number-one networking and trade fair for solar energy in the Benelux, will be held at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium, on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 January 2024.
The success of the 2023 edition confirms the final breakthrough for solar energy in the Benelux. Interest in solar energy just keeps rising, and companies are investing more and more in solar solutions. Solar energy is, and will remain, the future.
Just as with the previous editions since 2009, InterSolution 2024 will be an international B2B forum for the solar industry where supply meets demand.
Leading suppliers from throughout Europe demonstrate their latest innovations in solar panels and energy storage, assembly systems and control techniques, software and monitoring. For this reason, a visit to InterSolution is useful for any professional coming into contact with the solar energy business, such as installers, electricians, contractors, roofers, plumbers and architects.
Are you a manufacturer or wholesaler of solar installations and accessories? In that case, make sure you have a stand at our trade fair!
Would you like to visit the number-one trade fair for Solar Energy in the Benelux? Register now for InterSolution 2024. Admission is free.
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