On February, 21st 2013 EuPD Research (Bonn, Germany) hosts the 6th „German PV Market Briefing“ at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Decision-makers from the entire solar industry meet annually to discuss market developments, potentials and current trends in the photovoltaic (PV) sector.

Three sessions will be covering the German photovoltaic market with its challenges, chances and possibilities, and the renewable energy law (EEG) as well as potential business models that can be successful without the need for subsidization.

Experts discuss subsidization of solar storage systems

Alongside market predictions and expansion data, the analysts from EuPD Research will also be examining the Federal Environmental Ministry's (BMU) current proposals in which a cap on the environmental energy law levies is being considered.

The chances and risks of this adjusted subsidy program will be debated alongside the need for the subsidization of solar power storage systems and the possible ramifications of such a decision. This discussion will also allow for the more critical opinions of those who consider this form of subsidization overrated. Also on the agenda will be the much-discussed countervailing duties and the possible preemptive effects that could result from these.

Besides Markus Lohr, senior analyst at EuPD Research, the discussion round will also include Cornelia Viertl, representative for solar and deep-geothermal energy from the Federal Environmental Ministry (BMU), Jörg Mayer, CEO of the Federal Solar Industry Association (BSW), Dr. Günther Ebert from Fraunhofer-Institut for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Dr. Holger Krawinkel, specialist area manager in fields of building, energy and environment from the Federation of German Consumer Organizations (vzbv).

Session on subsidy-independent business models

In light of reduced subsidization and the increasing decentralization of energy supply, one separate afternoon session will be covering possible subsidy-independent business models and examining the role of the energy provider in these plans. Dr. Alexander Dloughy, partner of the international law firm White and Case LLP will be explaining the legal framework and thus providing a foundation for the discussion. The future of open space and the chances provided by Power Purchase Agreements will also be open for debate.

Tobias Schütt, founder and CEO of DZ-4 GmbH will then be giving a practical report using the example of German energy providers. The closing panel discussion will also include Florian Meyer-Delpho, CEO of Greenergetic, who will be providing an insight into current challenges and opportunities faced by public utilities in the private PV sector.

2013-02-12 | Courtesy: EuPD Research | solarserver.com © Heindl Server GmbH

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