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Forum Neue Energiewelt: Winded by the energy transition?

Falling prices for solar power, plans for the fossil fuel phase-out, a buffeted wind industry – we are seeing tumultuous developments in renewable energy, for better and worse. Which business models have proven successful? What developments do analysts expect in the short to medium term? These questions will be answered at the 19th Forum Neue Energiewelt in Berlin from 22–23 November.
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“In the past year, we have seen many developments which have turned our energy world upside down – the acquisition of Innogy, the competition between mono and poly modules and the newest outcomes of tenders in the wind and solar industries are just a few examples,” says Tina Barroso, Director of the Berlin office of Conexio GmbH, the Forum’s organizer.

Companies are finding themselves confronted with new market situations which they must adapt to. “The disruption doesn’t always come from where we expect it to. We have to actively take part in shaping this change now, and not run to catch up later,” Ms. Barroso adds.

The Forum Neue Energiewelt brings key players from politics, big companies and startups together. During the two-day conference, the energy world’s newest developments and the concrete, practical consequences they have, will be discussed and solutions will be introduced and new business models presented.

Action, not reaction

At sessions such as Energy Transition Made Easy and Blazing the Energy Transition Trail, speakers will introduce solutions, for example for the decarbonization of paper mills, or utilizing exhaust heat from computer centers.

Visitors are invited to contribute too. “We don’t shy away from controversy. On the contrary: that is what really takes us forward,” adds Ms. Barroso. “If they don’t want to be bowled over by developments, the decision-makers of the energy transition have to step up and help actively shape the energy future.”

Panels of politicians and CEOs will offer an overview of how executives and decision-makers view challenges, and visitors can find inspiration at exhibitors’ “elevator pitches”.

There will be time in the evening and during breaks to chat with other visitors and speakers too.

The Forum Neue Energiewelt 2018 will take place on 22 and 23 November at the Maritim proArte Hotel, at Friedrichstraße 151, 10117 Berlin.