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‘A modern economy runs on electricity’

Renewable energy, 24/7. Many still associate this with terms like “mammoth task,” “challenge,” and “radical change.” While these are not entirely inaccurate in describing the energy transition, they obscure the essential point that renewable energy actually presents a huge economic opportunity. As part of our Renewables 24/7 series, pv magazine spoke with German energy expert Tim Meyer about the many opportunities wrapped up in the energy transition, and why deployment of renewables at scale is now a necessary condition for the success of any advanced economy.
Tim Meyer sitting mid-conversation at The smarter E Europe
Tim Meyer discussed the energy transition in several presentations and one-on-one conversations at the “Renewables 24/7” special exhibit | Image: Solar Promotion

Conceptually, The smarter E Europe is geared toward solar energy, energy storage, electric mobility, and grid technology. That covers nearly all aspects of the energy transition. Why is a special exhibit like Renewables 24/7 still needed at an exhibition like this? Tim Meyer: Although The smarter E Europe is divided into different exhibitions for different …

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