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Harnessing the Sun: Trends, Insights, and Opportunities in the Middle East and Northern Africa

Issue 23 | November 14, 2025
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with its arid climate and high solar irradiation, offers exceptional potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment.

Frank Haugwitz, Senior Analyst from Apricum
China’s Massive Solar Market in Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 243 | Language: English
How China's policies are shaping the global solar market: analysis of the 200 GW wave, the current slump and the outlook with Frank Haugwitz.

Johan Söderbom, thematic leader from EIT InnoEnergy
Start-Ups as Drivers of Innovation and Change to Expand and Optimise the Grid

The smarter E Podcast Episode 242 | Language: English
The optimisation of our power grids and the role that startups play in driving the change through new technologies and business models

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Powering Progress: Solar Market Trends in Latin America Brazil, Chile, and Mexico in Focus

Issue 22 | November 4, 2025
Latin America spans environments from arid deserts to tropical rainforests and includes economies at various stages of development.

Axel Hoffmann, Marktmanager bei Hager
Mehrfamilienhaus – Mehr Energiewende! Wie Hausgemeinschaften zu einer erneuerbaren Energieversorgung 24/7 beitragen können

The smarter E Podcast Folge 241 | Sprache: Deutsch
Mehrfamilienhäuser, die ein Viertel des gesamten Endenergieverbrauchs in Deutschland ausmachen, können einen großen Beitrag zur Energiewende leisten

Elena Metzger, team leader from dena
Energy Transition in Central Asia – Strategies, Structures, Opportunities

The smarter E Podcast Episode 240 | Language: English
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan - These countries are tapping into their potential for a sustainable energy future

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AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2025
Welcome & Introduction to the Session: Applied Agrivoltaics

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
Livestock Farming & Grazing / Arable Agriculture & Horticulture

Theresa Kärtner

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Keynote: Agri-PV Industry Perspectives from the USA

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
Livestock Farming & Grazing / Arable Agriculture & Horticulture

Alexis Pascaris

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Business Model of Vertical Bifacial Agrivoltaics – Market Value of Energy When It Matters.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
Livestock Farming & Grazing / Arable Agriculture & Horticulture

Viktoriia Borodina

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Co-designing with Farmers the Key to Functioning Agrivoltaics

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
Livestock Farming & Grazing / Arable Agriculture & Horticulture

Tommaso Barsali

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Q&A of the session: Applied Agrivoltaics

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
Livestock Farming & Grazing / Arable Agriculture & Horticulture

Theresa Kärtner

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Official Event Wrap-up

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30pm–4:00pm
Livestock Farming & Grazing / Arable Agriculture & Horticulture

Tina Barroso

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feld.energy Company Presentation

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:15pm–2:15pm
We openly discuss common pitfalls and lessons learned in business undertakings, project success metrics, flexibility, and decarbonisation options.

Dr. Adrian Renner

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The Italian Job (AgriPV Edition)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:15pm–2:15pm
We openly discuss common pitfalls and lessons learned in business undertakings, project success metrics, flexibility, and decarbonisation options.

Jonathan Rotenberg

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Q&A of the Session Business Models: Reasons for Both Well-Established and New Models

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:15pm–2:15pm
We openly discuss common pitfalls and lessons learned in business undertakings, project success metrics, flexibility, and decarbonisation options.

Emilien Simonot

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Setting the Scene

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:15pm–2:15pm
We openly discuss common pitfalls and lessons learned in business undertakings, project success metrics, flexibility, and decarbonisation options.

Emilien Simonot

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How to Tailor Agri PV Solutions and Business Models for Various Farmers’ Needs

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:15pm–2:15pm
We openly discuss common pitfalls and lessons learned in business undertakings, project success metrics, flexibility, and decarbonisation options.

Laurent Coulot

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PV Integration Into Crop Protection - Lightweight Structure

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Leo Vöhringer

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Lightweight Modules: Potential for AgriPV

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Robert Händel

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1st Discussion of the Session: Technology is Key!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

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Crops & Geography Parameters for Designing Added Value AgriPV Structures

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Rim Charafeddine

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Crops and Pasture Yield Estimation from Modelling

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Caroline Godard

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2nd Discussion & Closing of the Session: Technology is Key!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Ronald Knoche & Oliver Hörnle

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Track Smart, Harvest Twice: Flexible Optimization in Agrivoltaics

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Maddalena Bruno

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Introduction to the Session: Technology is Key!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Ronald Knoche & Oliver Hörnle

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Informed static & dynamic structural design of an Advanced Agrivoltaic plant

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15am–12:30pm
See how design choices cut costs and boost agronomic value—from dynamic structures to lightweight modules and crop-protection integration.

Marco Ferrari

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Gold Sponsor Presentation: Ideematec

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:30am–10:45am
Sponsor Presentations on Stage & Walk Through the Exhibition Stands.

Till Merkel

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Gold Sponsor Presentation: Schletter

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:30am–10:45am
Sponsor Presentations on Stage & Walk Through the Exhibition Stands.

Sven Höpfner

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Gold Sponsor Presentation: Next2Sun

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:30am–10:45am
Sponsor Presentations on Stage & Walk Through the Exhibition Stands.

Viktoria Borodina

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Moderation of the Session: Show & Tell II

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:30am–10:45am
Sponsor Presentations on Stage & Walk Through the Exhibition Stands.

Tina Barroso

Upcoming events

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Germany
Forum Solar PLUS

November 18–19, 2025 | bcc Berlin Congress Center, Berlin
Deutschland's größte PV-Wirtschaftstagung bietet Einblicke in Marktentwicklungen, Best Practice-Geschäftsmodelle und neue Inspiration

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USA
Intersolar North America

November 18–19, 2025 | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
Actionable education, impactful networking, an immersive expo hall experience, and more

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Germany
Seminar Planung und Installation von PV-Anlagen

November 4–5, 2025 | Berlin
Für Elektroplane der Crash-Kurs zur fach- und normgerechten Planung und Installation von netzgekoppelten PV-Anlagen. Dabei wird Solar-Know-how in Montage, Installation und Betrieb auf hohem Niveau vermittelt.

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Belgium
Sustainable Solar Europe

December 3, 2025 | Brussels
A 360⁰ Perspective on Solar Sustainability

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Online
Seminar PV-Großanlagen (Online)

December 9–10, 2025 | Online
In diesem Seminar werden die technischen und planerischen Anforderungen an große PV-Anlagen behandelt

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The Netherlands
13. BCworkshop

December 9–10, 2025 | NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam
Back contact solar cell and module technology

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Online
Seminar PV-Großanlagen

January 27–28, 2026 | Online
In diesem Seminar werden die technischen und planerischen Anforderungen an große PV-Anlagen behandelt

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Germany
Tagung Zukünftige Stromnetze

January 28–29, 2026 | Berlin
Die Tagung ist Impulsgeber und wichtigster Treffpunkt für alle Key-Player der Energiebranche mit dem Kernthema Stromnetze

Kenya
Intersolar Africa

February 3–4, 2026 | Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi
Empowering Africa: Innovations in Photovoltaics, Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Solutions

Kenya
Intersolar Africa Conference

February 3–4, 2026 | Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi
Empowering Africa: Innovations in Photovoltaics, Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Solutions

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The Netherlands
V2G Summit

February 10–11, 2026 | NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam
Your meeting place for the key technology of the energy and mobility transition: Vehicle-to-Grid

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Spain
Solar Quality Summit Europe

February 17–18, 2026 | Hyatt Regency, Barcelona
Ensuring the Best in O&M, EPC and Asset Management, exploring challenges, and discovering emerging technologies and trends

USA
Intersolar North America

February 18–19, 2026 | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Actionable education, impactful networking, an immersive expo hall experience, and more

India
The smarter E India

February 25–27, 2026 | Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Strategic inputs in all the key aspects of the fast growing Indian solar, energy storage and EV ecosystem

India
The smarter E India Conference

February 25–27, 2026 | Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
India’s Innovation Hub for the New Energy World

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India
Intersolar India

February 25–27, 2025 | Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
India‘s Most Pioneering Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry

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Germany
15. Kongress Klimaneutrale Kommunen

February 26–27, 2026 | Messe Freiburg
Spannende Keynote-Vorträge und zahlreiche parallele Praxisforen zu Schwerpunktthemen der kommunalen Energiewende

Germany
Gebäude.Energie.Technik (GETEC)

February 27–March 1, 2026 | Messe Freiburg
Die GETEC ist die Messe für energieeffizientes Planen, Bauen und Wohnen im Südwesten und bringt Bauherren, Handwerker, Planer und Hersteller zusammen.

Germany
SolarFOREST Workshop

March 1–4, 2026 | Haus Feldberg-Falkau, Feldberg (Black Forest)
Seit 2005 treffen sich jährlich Masteranden, Doktoranden und PostDocs im Schwarzwald, um über die Fortschritte der Silicium-Photovoltaik zu diskutieren

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Germany
41. PV-Symposium

March 3–5, 2026 | Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein
Das jährliche Branchentreffen der Solarindustrie

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Germany
Battery Business & Development Forum

March 31–April 1, 2026 | Frankfurt am Main
Discuss key challenges for project developers and capital providers in a condensed one-day format – with a focus on Germany and Italy

United Arab Emirates
Intersolar Middle East

7.–9. April 2026 | Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai
The Leading Solar Event in the Middle East

United Arab Emirates
Intersolar Middle East Conference

April 7–9, 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
The Leading Solar Event in the Middle East

Turkey
SiliconPV Conference

April 13–16, 2026 | Ankara
The conference covers a spectrum of captivating subjects around crystalline silicon for photovoltaic applications, reaffirming its status as the leading technology for solar electricity generation.

Turkey
bifiPV Workshop

April 16–17 , 2026 | Ankara
In 2026 the bifiPV Workshop will be linked to the SilicoNPV conference and take place on April 16-17, 2026.

Brazil
Intersolar Brasil Nordeste

April 28–29, 2026 | Centro de Eventos do Ceará, Fortaleza
Distributed Generation, Large-Scale PV , Financing, PV + Green Hydrogen

Germany
Symposium Zukunft Wärme

May 19–21, 2026 | Marburg
Das Symposium Zukunft Wärme ist die zentrale Plattform für innovative Wärmesysteme in Deutschland – mit über 35 Jahren Erfahrung, neuem thematischem Fokus und starkem Praxisbezug.

Germany
The smarter E Europe Conference

June 22–23, 2026 | ICM – International Congress Center Messe München
During the four conferences of The smarter E Europe you can inform yourself about all facets of the new energy world and discuss with leading experts of the energy industry.

Germany
Intersolar Europe Conference

June 22–23, 2026 | ICM – International Congress Center München
Learn everything about markets, technologies and financing of PV projects

Germany
ees Europe Conference

June 22–23, 2026 | ICM – International Congress Center München
A highly topical two-day program focusing on the most important market and technology trends for energy storage

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