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SOFAR, so good – Kenneth Frey (right) in conversation with pv Europe editor-in-chief Heiko Schwarzburger

Kenneth Frey from SOFAR: “Good service is crucial”

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Demand for C&I systems is rising, with storage moving closer to the mainstream. How vital are efficiency and service? For SOFAR’s Kenneth Frey, the customer relationship begins after the sale.

We will be reporting live once again from the trade fair in Munich in May.

PV Guided Tours: Up close with the innovations

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The smarter E Europe: Thousands of exhibitors will soon be gathering in Munich, but the standout innovations risk getting lost in the crowd. Our video teams are on the ground to showcase your best ideas, products and breakthroughs.

André Kremer (left) and Joel Wagner are experts for solar and wind farms.
Interview

André Kremer and Joel Wagner of Iqony Sens: Solar and wind become one unit

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The Steag Group has merged two former separate business units for solar and wind farms into a single unit, called Iqony Sens. What is the idea behind? Managing directors André Kremer and Joel Wagner talk about the strategy in the project market.

CEO Talk: Thomas Vogel of Kostal Solar Electric (right) talks to Heiko Schwarzburger, Editor-in-chief of photovoltaik.
The smarter E Europe

Thomas Vogel of Kostal Solar Electric: How much intelligence do the inverters need?

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CEO Talk: The demand for solar inverters is sky-rocketing. At the same time, the devices should offer more and more intelligent functions. How installers’ wishes can be fulfilled despite the tight markets? We get the answers from Thomas Vogel, Head of Product Marketing at Kostal Solar Electric.

Wojtek Swietochowski of ABO Wind (right) talks to Manfred Gorgus of the team of photovoltaik and pv Europe.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Wojtek Swietochowski of ABO Wind: The whole energy transition in view

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CEO Talk: ABO Wind has been a project developer in the renewable energy market since 1996. For some years now also with photovoltaic projects. In this video you will find out why project planners have to keep an eye on the entire energy transition and not only on their particular project.

Martin Hackl from Fronius (left) is talking to Heiko Schwarzburger, Editor-in-chief of photovoltaik.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Martin Hackl of Fronius: Steer the strong growth

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CEO Talk: Fronius invests massively to expand its factories for inverters. At the same time, the demands on the devices are growing because they combine solar power with heat and mobility. We now find out how this works from Martin Hackl of Fronius International.

Klaus Burgstaller of Suntastic.solar (right) talks about the challenges for pv traders.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Klaus Burgstaller of Suntastic Solar: Strong market growth challenges wholesalers

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CEO Talk: The demand for solar systems is very high. Solar modules, inverters, energy storage – whoever can deliver wins the race. On behalf of the installers: Let us find out what challenges the wholesalers have to master. We talk to Klaus Burgstaller, Head of Suntastic Solar in Germany.

Dr Felix Grolman of VSB (right) talks about pv projects.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Felix Grolman of VSB Neue Energien: The importance of PV projects for the energy transition is growing steadily

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CEO Talk: In Germany, the expansion of PV is picking up speed. In this boom market with technically and economically good market access, the VSB Group is heavily involved with many new solar projects. How exactly we find out from CEO Dr Felix Grolman.

Christian Hürlimann of MET Group talks about full supply with renewable energies.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Christian Hürlimann of MET Group: Focus on stable renewable energy supply

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CEO Talk: A stable and secure energy supply based around renewables needs flexible power. But how can this succeed? What does it depend on? This Christian Hürlimann of MET Holding explains.

Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) is CEO of Fenecon.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Franz-Josef Feilmeier of Fenecon: Energy Journey - Changing requirements for commercial storage in operation

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CEO Talk: Over the course of their service life commercial storage systems have to master new challenges – electrification of fleets, electrical heat or dynamic electricity tariffs. What functions do they need? And what do installers need to know? We get the answers from Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon.

Ludwig Schletter of SL Rack (right) is a pioneer of pv installation. His innovative approach supports the installers.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Ludwg Schletter of SL Rack: How providers of mounting technology meet the wishes of the installers

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CEO Talk: Brutally high demand, highest demands on quality and availability: How do suppliers of mounting technology meet these requirements? How do they manage to further simplify the installation? This Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, explains.

Christoph Strasser of MaxSolar explains the chances of digital tools.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Christoph Strasser of MaxSolar: Decentralized solar power for companies calls for digital solution

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CEO Talk: The market for solar rooftop installations with self-consumption solutions in the commercial and industrial sector needs more installation capacity. MaxSolar wants to close this installation gap by implementing a B2B solution for installers and solar companies. How it works, tells Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar.

Katharina David (right) explains new solutions for installers.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Katharina David of K2 Systems: How software and services for mounting support the installers

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CEO Talk: The demand for solar systems is very high. The suppliers of mounting systems have to deliver. Not only that! They support the installers in completing the installation as quickly and reliably as possible. How mounting can be made more effective? This explains Katharina David, Co-CEO of K2 Systems.

Dr Erich Merkle (right) is talking to Heiko Schwarzburger, Editor in Chief of photovoltaik.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Dr Erich Merkle of GridParity: Glass-glass-modules open up new applications

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CEO Talk: Glass-glass-modules from Europe open up completely new applications. Roofing of schoolyards or parking areas - the demand is huge. How can installers benefit? About this the Editor in Chief Heiko Schwarzburger talks to Dr Erich Merkle.

Dr Eric Rüland from RCT Power is an expert for very efficient storage systems.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Dr Eric Rüland from RCT Power: The recipe for success behind the HTW test winner

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PV Guided Tours: The Storage DC from RCT Power was once again the efficiency winner in the HTW storage test in 2023. This year as a double winner and therefore for years on the winner's podium. What is the recipe for success of the storage systems and why is it important to optimize the efficiency so far, about it reports Dr Eric Rüland, Managing Director at RCT Power.

Dr Erich Merkle (right) talks to Sven Ullrich, Senior Editor of photovoltaik and pv Europe.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Dr Erich Merkle of GridParity: AgriPV - Transparent complete systems for farmers

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CEO Talk: More and more farmers want to use their land twice - with additional solar power generation. AgriPV a brand of GridParity AG now has the whole range of solutions in its portfolio. CEO Dr Erich Merkle knows which options farmers can use to harvest double.

Stuart Brannigan is Business Development Director of AEG Solar Solutions.
The smarter E Europe 2023

Stuart Brannigan of AEG Solar Solutions: One source, one stop for installers

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CEO Talk: The solar markets are starving for components, supply bottlenecks are dampening growth. Now is the time for full-service providers like AEG Solar Solutions. Everything from a single source: Does that make sense for installers? Stuart Brannigan is Business Development Director. Find out what he says in our video!

CEO Talks 2023:

Save the date to join us live at the trade fair in June!

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From June 14 to 16 2023, at the trade fair The smarter E Europe, we will once again be offering our online live stream to show you all of the important innovations.

Interview/CEO Talk

Patrick Fischer of Abo Wind: “Battery storage is central to the energy transition”

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Project developers are increasingly combining renewable energies with battery storage. As service providers for the grid, they bridge volatile feed-in and fluctuations in demand. This can benefit commercial customers.

Interview/CEO Talk

Franz-Josef Feilmeier of Fenecon: „Don‘t be afraid of C&I storage solutions“

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Energy prices are skyrocketing. Now is the time for solar self sufficiency. For commercial use there are some more opportunities by bigger storage systems for solar energy. They buffer the consumption and diminish the costs for grid connection, as Franz-Josef Feilmeier explains. He is founder and CEO of Fenecon.

Interview/CEO Talk

Frédéric Lanoë of the VSB Group: "Hybrid parks offer special opportunities"

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France, central Eastern Europe, Germany: In these booming PV markets, the VSB Group from Dresden is pushing ahead with photovoltaics on large areas. And VSB started to develop hybrid power plants, made of wind turbines, solar parks and storage devices. CEO Frédéric Lanoë speaks about the importance of good technical and economical market access.

Interview/CEO Talk

Stuart Brannigan of AEG Solar Solutions: „We provide the look and feel of a strong brand“

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Solar modules, inverters, storage devices and wallboxes: all from one source. A one-stop-shop, as Stuart Brannigan says - one of the most experienced experts of our industry.

Interview/CEO Talk

Simon Schweda of EnBW: “Win-win for our partners and for us”

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More solar parks, wind turbines and storage units: Virtual power plants are the latest trend in our industry. EnBW‘s expert explains what they can do and what new opportunities they offer in the energy market.

Interview/CEO Talk

Achim Loesch from Kostal: “Inverters need more power and more functions”

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The solar business gains momentum, the demand is very high. Everybody is focussing on power output. This means more inverters with more functions to combine solar energy with e-mobility, with energy storage, with electrical heat and connecting to the grid. Large challenges for suppliers like Kostal Solar Electric.

Interview/CEO Talk

Katharina David of K2 Systems: "Digital services are becoming increasingly important"

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When installing solar modules, the following applies: as simple as possible, as solid as possible. Katharina David, CEO of K2 Systems, tells us how roof-based installation can be made even more effective.