24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference

The 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (September 21-25, 2009) and Exhibition (September 21-24, 2009) in Hamburg/Germany will once again be the world’s largest business-to-business and business-to-science event for the specialised PV solar sector with more than 780 exhibitors already signed up and more than 1,000 plenary oral and visual presentations.

The 24th EU PVSEC will highlight progress in research, technological development and production processes, bringing together all key specialists of the industry to make it the most informative platform for the global PV Solar Sector.

The exhibition includes international manufacturers of PV modules and components, manufacturers of production equipment, supply industry, PV system companies and distributors, PV installation companies, PV project development companies, research and testing institutes and engineering consultancies.

Exhibitors see the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition as their event for their photovoltaic business.

Hans-Jürgen Stangl, Board Member Singulus Technologies AG and CEO Stangl Semiconductor Equipment AG states: "The EU PVSEC developed from a sophisticated Technology Conference to a combination of Conference and high profile PV Technology Exhibition. It's the best opportunity of the year for networking, initiating and intensifying business contacts. The EU PVSEC is also indispensable to learn about the trends and development in PV technology in the future."

Sven Jarby, Marketing & Communications, Oerlikon Systems, Liechtenstein: “For the solar business at Oerlikon, the specialist event EU PVSEC is one of the most important events in the photovoltaic sector.”

The European Solar Conference continues to be the vital science-to-science and science-to-business part of the event. It covers a broad spectrum of research and development as well as market, policy and strategy topics. Over 4,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s Conference. A record number of 1,580 papers (20% up on last year’s numbers) have been submitted from over 70 countries. The Conference Programme outline is available online at www.photovoltaic-conference.com.

Background
For 32 years now, the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has combined a very nameable international Scientific Conference with an Industry Exhibition. Since 2004 the EU PVSEC takes place every year. Over 5 days of conference and 4 days of exhibition, new products and technical innovations from all areas of photovoltaics and from all over the world are on show.

The 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition EU PVSEC 2009 will be held in Hamburg, Germany. The PV Solar Conference is expected to attract some 4,000 participants, and the accompanying industry exhibition around 40,000 visitors. About 800 exhibitors will be presenting new ideas and technical solutions from the field of photovoltaics. The EU PVSEC, which is held at different venues throughout Europe, ranks as the world's leading event specialized in photovoltaics. It is supported by the European Commission, UNESCO’s Natural Science Sector, the World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE), the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) and is realized in close cooperation with the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).

Background information about WIP
WIP, founded in 1968, plans, develops and monitors the realisation and operation of systems and installations in the fields of Renewable Energies and environmental engineering. Since 1986 WIP has been the organiser of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition (EU PVSEC), which takes place once a year in Europe.

For further information, please visit: www.photovoltaic-conference.com