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 Wolfgang Seidler is Managing Director of Sonnenkraft. The company is established on the market with the Kioto Solar brand.
Wolfgang Seidler of Sonnenkraft

"Solar modules with added value are our future"

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Outlook 2024: Sonnenkraft has long since established itself on the module market with the Kioto Solar brand. Managing Director Wolfgang Seidler knows what opportunities the further development into a full-range supplier offers with regard to the competition.

 Heiko Schwarzburger is the Editor-in-Chief of photovoltaik and pv Europe.
Editorial from the Editor-in-Chief

Without solar factories in Europe there can be no energy transition

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Shipping millions of solar modules from China across the world's oceans makes no sense, neither economically nor environmentally. Emissions that we want to reduce with solar power are shifted to China. They are also produced from transport by sea and by truck.

Investor newsletter

More solar modules and components from Europe

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Our newsletter for investors and project developers will be published on January 24, 2024. The focus is on the renaissance of the European solar industry. You haven't registered yet? Then don't hesitate so that you can start new projects with up-to-date information.

 Annegret Schneider is company spokesperson for Meyer Burger. Sven Stoffers is Head of Sales at the module manufacturer.
Annegret Schneider and Sven Stoffers of Meyer Burger

"European module manufacturers are competitive"

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Outlook 2024: Meyer Burger has built large cell and module factories in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Company spokeswoman Annegret Schneider and Sales Manager Sven Stoffers analyse what European manufacturers need and how the market is developing.

PV funding

Meyer Burger wins EU funding for a 3.5-gigawatt production increase

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Meyer Burger Technology AG had submitted a funding application for 200 million euros in the EU-wide selection process of the European Innovation Fund earlier in 2023. The project "HOPE" (High-efficiency Onshore PV module production in Europe) is now eligible for funding.

Germany PV industry

BMWK promotes a feasibility study on the resettlement of the PV industry in Germany

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The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK) is initiating the feasibility study "Libertas" on the re-establishment of the entire PV industry in Germany.

The Swiss photovoltaic industry met in Bern for the 21st time. Here, National Councillor and Swissolar Vice President Gabriela Suter speaks.
Switzerland

Swiss photovoltaics cover seven per cent of electricity demand

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A central theme of the photovoltaic conference in Switzerland is securing the electricity supply - especially in winter. This is because large-scale alpine plants in particular can make an important contribution in the future. Around 950 participants are live in Bern.

The automatic stringer machine at Futurasun's Chinese factory.
European solar production

Futurasun builds new solar Gigafactory in Italy

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The module manufacturer is expanding its capacities with a new plant in Cittadella near Padua. Two gigawatts are to roll off the production lines annually.