IPVEA knowledge increases innovation 2011 report
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Table of Contents
President’s Message Highlights of IPVEA’s work in 2011 The IPVEA Board of Directors State of the Industry Review IPVEA Team
3S Modultec 3S Photovoltaics 3-S Swiss Solar Systems AG ABB Automation GmbH AEG Power Solutions GmbH AIS Automation Dresden GmbH AMB Apparate + Maschinenbau GmbH Applied Materials ASYS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH Bosch Rexroth Mechatronics GmbH BTU International, Inc. Buerkle GmbH Ch2M Hill Day4 Eco-tec Decker Anlagenbau GmbH Dek Solar GmbH Despatch Industries Diamond Materials Tech, Inc Dr. Schenk GmbH Industriemesstechnik Dr. Schwab Inspection Technology GmbH E+H Metrology GmbH Ferrotec GmbH GfE Metalle und Materialien GmbH Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH Heateflex Corporation Hennecke Systems GmbH Hermann Otto GmbH ICOS Vision Systems INA Lineartechnik Innolas GmbH INTEVAC ISRA VISION AG Jonas & Redmann Photovoltaic’s Production Solutions GmbH Kitec microelectronic technologie GmbH KLA-Tencor Komax Solar AG Kuka Systems Corporation North America Kuka Systems GmbH LayTec GmbH Leybold Optics GmbH Linde AG Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG LOTUS Systems GmbH Lpkf SolarQuipment GmbH LSW Maschinenfabrik GmbH M+W Germany GmbH Manz AG Meier Solar Solutions GmbH Meyer Burger Services / Meyer Burger AG Meyer Burger AG – Swiss Slicing Systems Meyer Burger Automation GmbH Meyer Burger Robotics / Meyer Burger Wafertec Newport Spectra - Physics GmbH OC Oerlikon Management AG, Pfaffikon Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum GmbH Oerlikon Solar / Oerlikon Systems Ortner c.l.s. GmbH OTB Solar B.V. Pall GmbH PASAN SA Reis GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik RENA GmbH RICMAR Technology GmbH Robert Burkle GmbH Rofin Baasel Lasertech GmbH & Co. KG Roth & Rau – Ortner GmbH / Roth & Rau AG Roth & Rau Italy S.r.l. Schaeffler Technologies GmbH SCHILLER AUTOMATION GmbH & Co. KG Schmid GmbH + Co., Gebr. SEMILAB Semiconductor Physics Laboratory, Co., Ltd. SENTECH Instruments GmbH Sierra Therm Production Furnaces Sika Services AG SINGULUS STANGL SOLAR GmbH SLS Solar Line Saxony GmbH Smit Ovens B.V. Soleras Ltd Somont GmbH STEIN Automation GmbH & Co. KG SYNOVA S.A. Targray Technology International Inc. Team Technik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH Tecnofimes S.r.l Tempress Systems B.V. TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH + Co. KG Veeco Instruments GmbH VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH VON ARDENNE Anlagentechnik GmbH
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Statement from the president of IPVEA
Dear IPVEA members, This has been a challenging year for the PV industry, particularly for the segment that we occupy as equipment manufacturers. The continual downward readjustment of module prices, combined with levelling demand and uncertainty in subsidies, means 2012 will be even more volatile and difficult to predict. Our ability to identify and exploit opportunities that emerge in the short term will surely will have a critical impact on the long term success of our businesses and the wider industry. One trend we can be certain of is that PV manufacturers need to make investments that will yield higher efficiency modules and optimise output to ensure profitability and remain competitive. This requires access to ‘best-in-class’ processing, automation and software tools. IPVEA will support, seek guidance and further greater transparency in communication for the whole PV value chain, as well as proactively provide information about new markets (BRIC) and opportunities, not only for energy harvesting but energy management, in order to drive the industry’s growth in future.
Sven E. Jarby President, International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA)
New members We’d like to welcome 12 new members that joined the association this year:-
CH2M Hill Despatch Industries Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH ICOS Vision Systems INTEVAC KLA-Tencor Leybold Optics Linde AG Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG SENTECH Instruments Sika Services AG Smit Ovens B.V.
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IPVEA in Action – Highlights of IPVEA’s work in 2011
ESTABLISHING GLOBAL REPRESENTATION AND REACH
MARKETING AND COMMuNICATION
During the course of the year, IPVEA has
This year IPVEA completed the phase two
strengthened its team in sales, marketing and
development of PV Matrix, inducting members
communications. We now have representation in
to use this platform to promote knowledge about
the three main global markets: North America,
the PV industry value chain, whilst supporting
Europe (Germany, UK) and Asia, where we now
their own marketing activities. The ‘Are You In?’
have a Hong Kong office, demonstrating our
campaign was launched to promote the PV Matrix
long-term commitment to the Greater China and
and IPVEA to the wider PV industry at this year’s EU
Asia-Pacific markets. The Hong Kong office is the
PVSEC held in Hamburg in September.
hub for promotional activities and sales support for IPVEA members planning to participate in events in China – especially SNEC 2012.
At EU PVSEC the central location of IPVEA’s booth, combined with its iPad competition to promote the launch of PV Matrix, drew over a thousand visitors enabling us to expand our reach with new contacts. Over 200 attendees attended the second PV Forum, comprising a one day conference covering market analysis and latest PV production technology, held within the auspices of EU PVSEC. Production technology forums promote IPVEA and its member companies as the cornerstone of innovation in PV manufacturing advances, needed to drive the industry. Working with media organisations, event producers and other partners IPVEA has continued to provide members with discounts and promotional offers at various shows and conferences around the world.
IPVEA in Action – Highlights of IPVEA’s work in 2011 PLANS fOR 2012 More than 50 trade shows approached IPVEA to support their events during 2011, reflecting the association’s growth in size and influence. But to ensure we continue to deliver clarity and value to our members IPVEA is committed to supporting three major global shows next year - SNEC (Asia) in May, Intersolar (North America) in July and EU PVSEC (Europe) in September.
IN ADDITION IPVEA wILL:
Produce, with SNEC, the inaugural Asian PV Forum.
During 2012 IPVEA Update will be published
monthly, with distribution guaranteed at major
Co-produce the third PV Forum,
shows (see full schedule on page 18). IPVEA
with EU PVSEC.
e-bulletins and Update emails will be sent
Develop a Solar Supply Chain event. Such
to IPVEA’s growing database of over 8000 PV
an event will be designed to inform senior management about changing dynamics and technologies in the PV supply chain, provide networking opportunities for executives from all points in the supply chain – from
industry contacts, comprising of PV module producers, installers, etc. In addition IPVEA and VLSI Research’s exclusive Books to Bill programme will be published regularly.
Develop partnerships with organisations
manufacturing, distribution and wholesale
that represent the interests of complementary
– and deliver ‘best practice’ examples and
industries such as energy-efficiency and storage
case studies that can assist PV companies
which can make solar a more competitive
in developing their individual supply chain
source of energy and lead to new strategic
strategies and partnerships.
opportunities for IPVEA members.
Organise press conferences, at key events, on
Increase the profile of the PV Matrix,
behalf of members to support their marketing
presenting the platform as an information
efforts and publicise the association to the
tool that can help governments and existing
wider industry.
industries looking to develop their solar supply
Promote itself and its members to relevant
government authorities in existing and BRIC/ emerging markets, supporting conferences & exhibitions and working with local/regional industry associations.
chains and create new business opportunities, training, skilled jobs and industries for the future.opportunities, training, skilled jobs and industries for the future.
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BENEfITS Of BEING AN IPVEA MEMBER
Raw booth space discounts at major shows (i.e. at Eu PVSEC and SNEC that total more than the €3000 fee of being an IPVEA member)
Networking opportunities at group meetings, forums and trade shows Inclusion in the group’s press materials Inclusion on appropriate panels at key industry trade events Exposure through the website www.ipvea.org use of the IPVEA logo to brand your business Listing in IPVEA PV Directory and update newsletters Entry to the PV Matrix, the industry’s only online platform that links the entire PV value chain
The opportunity to benefit from IPVEA’s collective lobbying activities
IPVEA BOARD At its annual meeting held during EU PVSEC IPVEA also elected its new board members. The board held its first meeting in Berlin in October. Guest speakers from two of IPVEA’s media and information partners, Solarpraxis and VLSI Research, delivered their insights to the members based on the industry’s current rate of growth and its prospects for next year.
Elke Hoffmann, vice treasurer (Jonas & Redmann) Ortrun Aßländer, secretary (Day4 ecoTec) Steffen Günther, treasurer (Reis Robotics) Ludgar wahlers, board member (ISRA Vision Solar)
Patrick Binkowska, vice president (Leybold Optics) Carsten Busch, board member (ABB Automation) Stefan Schiller, vice president (Schiller Automation) Sven E. Jarby, president (Oerlikon)
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Just some of the events and communications IPVEA has produced in 2011. These include the PV Forum at EU PVSEC, IPVEA’s official newsletter, ‘Update’, distributed at key shows, PV Matrix demonstrations and promotion at IPVEA’s booth at EU PVSEC, where IPVEA MD Bryan Ekus can be seen meeting Dominique Ristori, JRC Director General, European Commission.
State of the PV industry review, 2011. IPVEA is commited to providing members with an ongoing series of exclusive analysis on the state of the industry, trends, market opportunities and technology developments. The following report kicks off the series: By Sara Ver-Bruggen Analysis, data and insights provided by John West, VLSI Research
wELCOME CHANGE A turbulent year so far marks a turning point
As recent headlines attest the need for
for the PV industry where winners in the long
renewable and sustainable energy has never
term will be those that continue investing in
been more acute. The world will lock itself
their PV businesses. Manufacturers will be
into an insecure, inefficient and high-carbon
looking to the equipment sector as the source
energy system by 2020 unless more is done
of innovation that enables them to optimise
to de-couple industrialisation from fossil
output and enhance module performance.
fuels, the International Energy Agency (IEA)
Insolvencies, exits, halts to production and the inevitable job cuts – these are the all too familiar headlines afflicting the PV industry, especially these last few months.
recently warned. According to the IEA, ‘rising fossil-fuel energy use will lead to irreversible and potentially catastrophic climate change’. Solutions are straightforward but they require a step-change in how we view and use
According to Ingmar wilhelm, president of the
energy, with concerted emphasis on using less
European Photovoltaic Industry Association
megawatts to reduce carbon emissions while
(EPIA), speaking at Eu PVSEC back in September,
building more capacity for renewable sources
the easy period of making money is over. This
to replace fossil fuels, which are still heavily
conclusion should be kept in mind as the
subsidised. The downward trend in solar PV
industry contemplates the next 12 months,
module pricing as a result of the rapid scaling of
because the essence of its implication is not
manufacturing capacity, which has outstripped
that the industry is on the verge of dwindling
actual demand, is establishing this industry as
or dying off, far from it, but its transition needs
a viable competitor to fossil fuel-based sources
to be acknowledged. The PV industry has gone
of electricity, without the long term subsidy that
through incredible scaling in recent years and
alternative energy contenders such as nuclear
consolidation has begun to occur.
and offshore wind require.
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1. Early Stages
2. Innovation
Defining and establishing the industry
Process innovation
3. Cost or Shakeout Phase
4. Maturity
5. Decline
Growth less important and cash is key
Companies settle on the “dominant design“ Economies of scale being achieved
Replaced by other industries/ solutions
Smaller players are acquired or exiting
5 Stages of the
Barriers to successful entry become high
Industry Life Cycle…
Large-scale consolidation
MORE Mw fOR yOuR BuCK
– at the Gw mark (or aggressive plans to
At the end of this year module per watt peak
expand capacity to get there) – and having
prices are as low as $1.40, even $1.28, according to Solarbuzz. This is almost a 30% drop in prices compared to the $1.80 levels in the first quarter of 2011. The trend will continue, making solar PV more competitive as the downstream side of the industry works fast to secure demand in
deep pockets, or access to them. Other more established silicon-based or related industries such as DRAM and flat panel displays (fPD) have been through similar trajectories and emerged the other side. ‘The global PV market is undeniably soft at present. By end of Q1 2012
markets nearer grid parity, across existing large
the picture should become clearer,’ says west.
and established PV markets like Germany and
The exits and consolidation that are
Italy and in emerging and developing markets in the sunbelt regions now assessing solar PV as a viable form of alternative and sustainable energy generation.
12%
PV 10%
Semi
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– at least 2Gw – will be lost, much of it in China between smaller manufacturers, explians west.
Consolidation trends for PV, semiconductor and flat panel display industries indicating share of market by rank
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continue into next year and as a result capacity
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John west at VLSI Research characterises these last few years as a period of ‘land grabbing’ and the industry now beginning to crystallise as winners and losers, with the former typically large in terms of installed production capacity
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Some demand will emerge in some regions where governments make local PV manufacturing part of their renewable energy policy, to stimulate job markets, which developing economies such as Malaysia and
Morocco have opted to do, or to exploit other
Equipment upgrades pay back by increasing
benefits. for example substantial investment
throughput and enhancing yields, where
in upstream production capacity in the Middle
the latter is concerned with ‘reducing the
East has occurred to take advantage of cheaper
variability of output,’ according to west. ‘In the
energy to reduce the cost of polysilicon
semiconductor industry the quality of output is
production.
unbelievably good. But where the PV industry is
CAPACITy uPGRADES DRIVEN By NEED TO ENHANCE EffICIENCIES According to IMS Research lower demand for new manufacturing capacity and limited orders for equipment upgrades or replacements will cause PV equipment revenues to drop by as much as 55% in 2012, with a return to growth predicted for 2013. However the dramatic reductions in module prices and in such a rapid timeframe could act as a significant stimulus for the PV industry, even in the short term, by encouraging companies to upgrade lines to produce higher efficiency cells and modules. Recently uS-based Energy Conversion Devices (ECD) announced it had suspended all its manufacturing operations. As part of its restructuring ECD has had to reassess its markets
concerned a factory’s solar cell output can vary considerably.’ Binning, which is used in the LED industry, is also deployed by PV manufacturers to sort cells by different efficiencies, but there is growing demand for more sophisticated tools designed to closely monitor all steps of processing and performance of cells and enhancing efficiencies. ‘Process diagnostics, software and metrology tools are becoming more important to equip manufacturers to eliminate variability,’ says west, referring to companies like KLA Tencor. Technologies and processes that can add incremental enhancements to cell efficiencies – by 1-2% across output – can increase revenues by 10%, adds west, noting solutions such as Varian Semiconductor’s ion implantation equipment.
and, as a consequence, solar sales to non-Eu
PV MARKETS BEyOND EuROPE
and uS developing and emerging markets now
Germany has set the standard and pioneered
account for about 40% of shipments, as opposed
solar PV markets and its example has been
to 4%. ECD is also upgrading its existing capital
followed by other European economies,
equipment at its Michigan plant, ready for
including Spain, Italy, france and the uK,
optimisation in mid-2012.
each introducing their own feed-in tariff (fIT)
Increasingly PV businesses may find that they cannot afford to retrench and wait for demand to align with actual capacity. Reducing manufacturing costs only goes so far. The other part of the equation, which is better for the long term fortunes of manufacturers, is to invest in upgrading capacity to produce more efficient cells and modules.
schemes to incentivise the adoption of solar PV. The recent price drops in modules have forced many governments to readjust their PV fIT rates for 2012 to encourage sustainable growth of national PV markets but in doing so is causing uncertainty in PV as an investment opportunity. In addition to Europe new PV markets on other continents are taking steps to establish which
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will spread the growth of PV adoption among more markets, globally. 70000
In 2012 Europe will remain the leading market
Forecast of annual shipments in MWp
Annual Shipments in MWp
for solar PV but it looks as if next year will be when markets in Asia Pacific, MENA and Central
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develop PV capacity in India and Peru next year.
20% Long-term growth rate
America – across the sunbelt regions of the
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world – initiate new sources of demand for
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solar PV. Developing economies with an eye
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on building in more energy security will look
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of levelised cost of electricity (LCoE). Attention will also turn to thin film, where currently only
This year China, which has to date been a solar
one such company – North America’s first Solar –
exporter, introduced a fIT scheme. The rates
dominates the top tier group of global PV firms.
for solar PV are low by European standards but
west observes: ‘Japan’s Solar frontier is emerging
the Chinese government’s move is seen as an
as the first proper competitor to first Solar.
important step towards establishing a domestic
About 20% of the PV market will be addressed
solar market, with a goal of 10 Gw by 2015.
by thin film. In sunbelt regions, which still have
Japan has announced a new clean energy law
a long way to go in terms of investing in solar
that will come into effect in mid-2012, which
energy generation capacity, thin film is the
will include a fIT scheme for solar and other
option because it performs better than silicon in
renewables (though rates for next year have
very hot, high temperatures.’
yet to be clarified). In south-east Asia Malaysia recently unveiled what has been described as one of the most sophisticated fIT schemes and, along with neighbours such as Thailand, is preparing the groundwork for PV growth. In the Middle East attention is turning to Saudi Arabia, which is expected to announce a renewable energy policy and targets for solar, before the end of this year, while smaller countries such as Jordan and Kuwait are warming to solar PV, now that prices have fallen so much in comparison with other technologies such as solar thermal. Companies have been announcing new pipelines in emerging markets. T-Solar intends to
while several thin film PV developers have been casualties of the availability of cheaper and cheaper c-Si modules, other contenders are waiting on the side lines to seize opportunities that the expanding ranks of PV markets will yield. These include Taiwan’s TSMC, which expects to ship modules based on its copper-indiumgallium-sulfur-(di)selenide (CIGSSe) technology in early 2012. In the uSA GE is building a 400Mw capacity plant for producing cadmium-telluride (CdTe) solar PV cells and panels following its acquisition of PrimeStar Solar in Colorado in April. Going by GE’s other clean energy investments, spanning wind turbine production
to R&D in large-area energy-efficient organic LED
in the coming years. Earlier this year Applied
(OLED) lighting, it is patently clear that cleantech
Materials announced its intention to buy
and renewable energy technologies represent
Varian to reinstate is claim on ion implantation
a strategic long-term opportunity for GE. for
equipment, used in production of chips as well
flexible PV module supplier Global Solar, which
as LEDs and solar cells. DuPont, a supplier of
has achieved the highest efficiencies for CIGS-
metallization pastes acquired Innovalight, a
based modules, its deal to supply Dow Chemical
start-up commercialising a silicon ink technology
should result in the commercialisation of a solar
for enhancing cell efficiencies that is compatible
shingle BIPV product in the uS market next year.
with screen printing processes.
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‘As the big cell producers get bigger they
PV Equipment Demand - $M
increasingly rely on equipment suppliers to do
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their R&D for them, to enhance cell efficiencies,’
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says west, ‘the average producer in the solar industry will spend less than 1% on R&D, by
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contrast solar PV equipment suppliers spend
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that innovation, which is critical to enhancing cell efficiencies and making producers more
‘Companies either seem ok if they have less than
profitable, lies with the equipment and related
2% share as this indicates they are serving a
materials supply side of the industry.
niche market, or they have to have a share of 4% or more. It’s those that are in between 2-4% that we should be concerned about,’ observes west. Many of those companies are based in China and their fate will lead to the disappearance of unused or unprofitable capacity, improving equipment utilization rates overall.
And it will be continued emphasis on R&D among this industry that secures success in the long term. while reaching grid parity is the current objective of the industry, to reduce reliance on subsidies set by governments, energy storage will act as the real catalyst for driving the transition of solar PV into a mainstream source
CONSOLIDATION
of electricity generation. Some suppliers such
M&A activity will continue as investing in more
as ulvac are looking into developing equipment
of the supply chain provides greater overall cost
for making energy storage components and
control for producers. But consolidation will
systems in their future roadmaps. According
not only be confined to the PV manufacturing
to one source in the equipment industry: ‘The
portion of the industry. Strategic buyouts can
benefits of doing so would leverage the same
equip companies to deliver equipment that
distribution channels and routes to market as
enhances cell efficiencies, a continuing trend
those established for PV.’
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while no one denies that 2012 is going to be a tough year for the solar PV industry, opportunities will emerge in the form of new markets and emphasis on innovation. Other established microelectronics industries have ramped up production and streamlined manufacturing but they have also valued equipment –hardware and software – and materials technology that can enhance the performance of their products. Now the solar PV industry is taking note.
Sales Growth Rate: 2007-2010 CAGR
Trina (13%) Numbers in brackets show profitability 2007 to 2010 Canadian Solar (3%) JA Solar (11%) First Solar (32%)
60% 50%
China Synergy (2%) Suntech Power (8%)
20%
…which will force more companies to exit or reconfigure
PV EqUIPMENt MArkEt Consolidation – Top 10 > 54% Share of market and growing
Industry confidence low but improving Outlook for 2012 – Market down by 20% Long term growth rate between 5% and 8%
Yingli (7%)
40% 30%
Tier 1 manufacturers are profitable Prices will continue to fall…
equipment market
90%
70%
PV MArkEt Profits getting squeezed but growth prospects remain good
European suppliers still dominate the
Not all CapEx is good CapEx Which companies will be the winners? 80%
TAKE AwAyS
SolarWorld (11%)
Q-Cells (-7%)
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Capex to Sales Ratio: 2007-2010
John joined VLSI in 2000 and is responsible for supporting all of VLSI Research’s European activities. In addition, he developed the PV Equipment Market service in 2005. He is the author of numerous proprietary market research reports. He was awarded an MBA from Cranfield University and has a degree in Medical Physics from the University of London.
IPVEA: Publishing Schedule for 2012 JANUARY 2012
FEBRUARY 2012
IPVEA update : bulletin
IPVEA update : bulletin & digital
Latest market, product and technology news from IPVEA members Summary and analysis of Q4 2011 Books to Bill data Feature: Outlook for H1 2012, focused on opportunities for equipment suppliers (by IPVEA and PV industry analyst partners) Outline of IPVEA-SNEC PV production technology conference programme for March 2012
Asia Feature: Investment opportunities: Regional inward investment agencies in China, South Korea and other Asian markets are competing to establish PV industrial bases. IPVEA reviews regions and that best serve PV equipment suppliers Media partner editorial Other news (discounts and promotions exclusive to IPVEA members)
MARCH 2012
APRIL 2012
SHOW PREVIEW
IPVEA update : bulletin
IPVEA update : bulletin
Latest market, product and technology news from IPVEA members Feature: Automation in the silicon PV manufacturing value chain, from wafer to module: Latest innovations in equipment and tools Nanomarkets submission (TCO for PVs, business case for BIPV, materials in PV manufacturing i.e. CIGS, metals, nanomaterials etc) Final reminder for presentation proposals for IPVEA-SNEC PV production technology conference programme
PV Matrix update: new partnerships promoting PV Matrix for SNEC 2012 Media partner editorial Feature: Summary and analysis of Q1 2012 Books to Bill data Outline of IPVEA-EU PVSNEC PV Production Forum programme and publication of deadline for presentation proposals, for July
MAY 2012 (plus Chinese edition)
JUNE 2012
IPVEA update : bulletin & digital & printed
SHOW SPECIAL
IPVEA update : bulletin & digital
SHOW REVIEW
Latest market, product and technology news, SNEC booth announcements from members China Feature: Status of PV industry: PV demand in China & impact of FIT scheme on domestic demand and challenges and opportunities arising from consolidation within the Chinese PV industry Feature: Short and long-term opportunities in China’s PV industry in c-Si and thin-film Other news (discounts and promotions exclusive to IPVEA members) Media partner editorial MEMBER PROFILE
Feature: SNEC review Feature: Review of IPVEA-SNEC PV production technology conference programme Other news (discounts and promotions exclusive to IPVEA members) Nanomarkets submission (TCO for PVs, business case for BIPV, materials in PV manufacturing i.e. CIGS, metals, nanomaterials etc)
JULY 2012
AUGUST 2012
IPVEA update : bulletin
IPVEA update : bulletin & digital
Feature: Summary and analysis of Q2 2012 Books to Bill data Media partner editorial
Feature: Outlook for rest of 2012 (produced by IPVEA and PV industry analyst partners) Media partner editorial EUPVSEC preview: Events / members / forum
SEPTEMBER 2012
OCTOBER 2012
IPVEA update : bulletin & digital & printed
SHOW SPECIAL
IPVEA update : bulletin
SHOW PREVIEW
SHOW REVIEW
Latest market, product & tech. news, EUPVSEC booth from members PV Matrix update: promotional partners for EUPVSEC Feature: Status of PV industry: role of sunbelt regions in driving PV adoption Feature: New opportunities emerging for PV equipment suppliers Nanomarkets submission (TCO for PVs, business case for BIPV, materials in PV manufacturing i.e. CIGS, metals, nanomaterials) Other news (discounts and promotions exclusive to IPVEA members) Media partner editorial MEMBER PROFILE
Feature: Review of EU PVSEC 2012 Feature: PV Production Forum review News from IPVEA board meeting Other news (discounts and promotions exclusive to IPVEA members)
NOVEMBER 2012
DECEMBER 2012
IPVEA update : bulletin
IPVEA update : bulletin & digital & printed
Feature: Summary and analysis of Q3 2012 Books to Bill data Latest market, product and technology news, from press releases from members Media partner editorial
IPVEA plans for 2012 Nanomarkets submission (TCO for PVs, business case for BIPV, materials in PV manufacturing i.e. CIGS, metals, nanomaterials)
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The IPVEA Team North America
Bryan Ekus, Managing Director, Florida, USA Larry Jaffee, New York, USA Ellen Parker, Miami, USA
Europe
Bryan Ekus, Hanau, Germany Metacom Communications, Hanau, Germany Sara Ver-Bruggen, London, UK Darren Stacey, London, UK
Asia-Pacific
Andy Chan, Hong Kong Michelle Wong, Hong Kong
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