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The European PV market is experiencing a renaissance. 2018 saw impressive growth, with 11.2 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaics deployed in Europe – an increase of 21 percent over the previous year. According to an intermediate scenario from its current Global Market Outlook, the industry association SolarPower Europe anticipates that new installations with a capacity of 20.4 GW will be deployed in 2019, pushing the growth of the European solar market over 80 percent. This far exceeds the forecasted 25 percent growth in the global PV market, where 128 GW are expected to be deployed this year. Looking ahead to 2020, SolarPower Europe predicts the Europe-wide solar market will grow by 18 percent, with new PV installations adding 24.1 GW of capacity.

The steadily declining costs and the increasing competitiveness of PV compared to conventional energy sources are key drivers of the market. In 2018 alone, the costs of generating solar power dropped by 14 percent compared to the previous year. According to data from the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), at around 0.05 euros per kilowatt hour (kWh), solar power from free-standing installations in countries like Germany is already cheaper than power from new nuclear,

coal or gas-fired power plants. In many countries around the world, public tenders and multi-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) offered solar power for as little as around 0.02 US dollars/kWh in 2018. Energy storage systems are also growing cheaper by the day. The costs of lithium-ion batteries, for example, dropped from 1,000 US dollars/kWh in 2010 to just 176 US dollars/kWh by 2018. Bloomberg New Energy Finance anticipates costs will decrease by 18 percent annually in the coming years.

New subsidy-free business models based on PPAs are an increasingly important option for financing solar parks. At the start of 2019, the world’s largest PPA for a solar project portfolio – at 708 megawatts (MW) – was signed in Spain and Portugal.

The upswing in the industry has also been fueled by the EU’s “Clean Energy Package,” which includes a stipulation barring taxes on the on-site consumption of solar energy. Following the repeal of the “sun tax” in Spain some time ago, France has now also exempted on-site consumption of solar power from electricity taxes.

PHOTOVOLTAICS IS BOOMING IN EUROPE

Visiting Intersolar Europe not only allows us to meet existing and potential customers from all around the globe, it also gives us a good sense of how the industry is developing each year and which topics and trends are currently at the forefront.John Susa, Executive Vice President Global Sales & Service, SMA Solar Technology AG

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EXHIBITION SITE PLAN OF THE SMARTER E EUROPE 2020

A1 Intersolar Europe PV Cell and Module Manufacturers

A2 Intersolar Europe PV Cell and Module Manufacturers PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors,

PV Products, PV Services

A3 Intersolar Europe PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors,

PV Products, PV Services PV Mounting Systems PV Tracking Systems

B0 Intersolar Europe PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors,

PV Products, PV Services

B1 ees Europe Stationary Battery and

Energy Storage Systems

B2 Intersolar Europe PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement and

Control Technologies Smart Renewable Energy

B3 Intersolar Europe PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement and

Control Technologies PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors, PV

Products, PV Services Solar Thermal Technologies Off-Grid Power

C1 Intersolar Europe PV Production Technologies, Materials,

Components and Accessories PV Cell and Module Manufacturers

C1 ees Europe Battery Manufacturing Equipment Battery Materials and Components Battery Testing/Research C2 ees Europe Stationary Battery and

Energy Storage Systems PtG, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells

C3 Power2Drive Europe Charging Infrastructure Electric Mobility

C4 EM-Power Self-Supply with Decentralized,

Renewable Energy Energy Management and

Building Automation Energy Services and Contracting

C4 Intersolar Europe PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors,

PV Products, PV Services PV Mounting Systems PV Tracking Systems PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement and

Control Technologies Off-Grid Power Smart Renewable Energy Solar Thermal Technologies

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THE MEETING

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CONFERENCE QUICK FACTS

Dates June 16–17, 2020Hours 9:00am–6:00pmVenue ICM – Internationales Congress Center

München Messe München, GermanyAttendees 1,800 expected

Exclusive Partner Supporters

EXHIBITION QUICK FACTS

Dates June 17–19, 2020Venue Messe München, GermanyExhibitors 920+ Intersolar Europe exhibitors 1,100+ Providers of products and

solutions for photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies and solar power plants, grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy (including the parallel exhibitions of The smarter E Europe)

1,450 exhibitors The smarter E Europe in total

Exhibition Space 68,000 sqm (110,000 sqm The smarter E Europe)

Visitors 50,000+ (The smarter E Europe)Application Form www.intersolar.de For Exhibitors

Participation Application

Exhibition Segments www.intersolar.de For Exhibitors

Participation Overview Exhibition Segments

BOOTH SPACE RENTAL PRICES

per sqm Re-Booking¹ Members² Regular priceRow booth €216 €220 €235Corner booth €230 €234 €250Peninsula booth €239 €244 €259Island booth €247 €253 €268

1 Previous year’s exhibitors: Exhibitors at one of The smarter E Europe exhibitions held in 2019 which register by July 31, 2019.

2 Membership Rate: Companies qualify for the member rate if the company applied for the membership program and exhibited in an Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive or EM-Power exhibition within the past 12 months of application submission. Please be aware: A retroactive discount is not possible.

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PRODUCT GROUPS

PhotovoltaicsSolar cells and modules

Solar cells Crystalline PV modules, thin-film solar modules

Balance of systems Inverters PV monitoring, measuring and control technologies Building integrated solutions (BIPV) Stand-alone systems, off-grid systems Small solar devices ICT, PV software

PV components (cables, connectors, junction boxes, etc.) Mounting systems, installation aids

Tracking systems

Production technologies Automation technology Monitoring and measuring technology Materials and components Manufacturing equipment for ingots, wafers etc. Manufacturing equipment for solar cells, modules, thin films

Solar thermal technologies Collectors, swimming pool absorbers Building integrated solutions (facades, etc.) Process heat Air conditioning and cooling Manufacturing machinery and equipment

Solar power plants PV systems for residential buildings Roof-mounted PV systems Free-standing PV installations Operation and maintenance of solar power installations (O&M) Solar thermal power plants EPC contracting/project development for solar plants

Grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energies

Management of medium and low-voltage grids Transformers, substations, secondary substations Metering services, operation of metering points Electricity trading and marketing Grid system services Load management, demand response

Virtual power plants/combined power plants Weather forecasts and performance/yield forecasts for renewable power plants

Products and services for smart grids/microgrids

Other Engineering and design Consulting Research and development Test institutes, certification State initiatives and public authorities Trade media, publishing Education and further training, training courses Financial services, subsidies Associations/societies Other renewable energies

VISITOR PROFILE

Installers and integrators Project developers/EPC contractors Manufacturers and suppliers Distributors Energy consultants Utilities Investors and analysts Architects/energy planner Government officials/decision-makers

EXHIBITOR PROFILE

Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers of photovoltaics (PV) products and solutions

Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributors and Service providers of solar thermal (ST) products and solutions

PV and ST system providers PV and ST system integrators Project developers/EPC contractors Providers of grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy

Certification institutes Research and development institutes Associations/societies Trade media, publishing Financial services, subsidies

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Benefit from a participation Your international hotspot: 50,000+ industry professionals from over 160 countries and exhibitors from 50 countries are your future partners, driving the internationalization of your company.

More than ”just” products: With a conference, special exhibits, workshops and forums, the accompanying program showcases international industry trends and solutions that will transform the market.

Innovation and tradition: For more than 28 years, Intersolar Europe has been the most important industry meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and partners in the solar industry.

THE media event of the solar industry: More than 580 international journalists from 30 countries and around 10,000 media reports.

Intersolar Europe cooperation: From production to intelligent consumption, the innovation hub “The smarter E” unites four international energy exhibitions.

Membership Programm The Membership Program rewards your longstanding, dedicated partnership with us. This Membership Program allows you to collect loyalty points for your company by participating in Intersolar events and buying sponsorships. The participation is free of charge and the members benefit from many advantages, for example

Discount on booth space rental rates Preferential booth placement Conference tickets free of charge or with a discount

and much more.

Detailed information can be found at www.intersolar-events.com Membership

YOUR EXHIBITOR ADVANTAGES

It is important to keep an eye on all innovations in the solar market and to compare them with your own activities. This is why Intersolar Europe is a must-see event every year. It gives us the opportunity to talk to our customers, get to know potential new customers and meet our competitors.David Salvo, CEO at Power Electronics

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93%

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Innovation as key to successWe want your innovations to speed up the transformation of the energy world. This is why the Intersolar AWARD and The smarter E AWARD are reaching out to innovators, whether they are established companies or start-ups, with ground-breaking solutions for a renewable and cost-effective energy supply.

True to the motto “Powering the future with innovation”, the Intersolar AWARD is considered as the flagship award of the solar industry and features the industry’s most essential innovations in the field of photovoltaics. With its two categories Outstanding Projects and Smart Renewable Energy, The smarter E AWARD recognizes unique projects as well as new concepts and products that draw on renewable energy, decentralization, and digitalization to intelligently connect all aspects of energy in the electricity, heating, and transportation sectors.

How to benefit from the awards All eyes on you: With award emblem stickers for your booth, special markings in exhibitor lists, and the opportunity to present your innovation on stage, your company will stand out of the crowd.

Comprehensive marketing package: Numerous press releases, promotion materials, website and social media activities will shine the spotlight on your innovation.

Easy promotion support: Promote your innovation in the marketplace by using the AWARD winner and finalist emblem as a proven seal of innovation.

AWARD Ceremony on June 17: Network with the decision-makers of the industry, find new partners and customers, and benefit from the broad coverage of the ceremony in the international trade press.

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INTERSOLAR AND THE SMARTER E AWARD 2020

Submission period 1.1.–31.3.2020Eligible participants Exhibitors of Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive and EM-Power 2020Registration Online via the AWARD Portal www.intersolar-award.com | www.TheSmarterE-award.com

SUCCESS BEGINS WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION➔

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Intersolar Europe ConferenceYou can learn everything there is to know about markets, technologies and financing for PV projects at the Intersolar Europe Conference. Aside from market developments in Europe, the spotlight will also be on Africa and the MENA region. PV power plants will be another central topic, as well as the opportunities created by digitalization for the operational control of PV installations.

The Intersolar Europe Conference is complemented by three further conferences as part of The smarter E Europe:

Smart Renewable Systems Conference ees Europe Conference Power2Drive Europe Conference

With just one ticket you can visit all conferences – you won’t find more expertise in one place anywhere else!

ForumsIntersolar Europe offers a comprehensive accompanying program. The Intersolar Forum, The smarter E Forum as well as the forums of the parallel exhibitons offer practical expertise from industry insiders.

PV Guided ToursThemed guided tours inform about the industry innovations. The photovoltaic roof systems of Messe München, combined with the charging infrastructure for e-vehibles, can also be visited.

Start-upsIn addition to the joint booths for start-ups, the Start-up Arena offers various opportunities for the exchange between industry, young companies and investors. Details can be found at

www.intersolar.de For Exhibitors Participation Start-ups

THE ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM AROUND THE SOLAR INDUSTRY MEETING POINT

Taking part in Intersolar Europe is an absolute must for us each year. We attended once again in 2019 because it’s where the major players in the solar industry come together, and because only when our efforts are combined can we achieve a clean energy future.Matthias Taft, BayWa AG Board Member

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For over 28 years, Intersolar Europe has been the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry. This makes it the most important international meeting point for a sector that is more dynamic now than ever before. Under the motto “Connecting solar business”, Intersolar Europe brings together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers from around the world with the aim of increasing the share of solar power in our energy supply. Intersolar Europe focuses on photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies, solar power plants, grid infrastructure, and solutions for the integration of renewable energy. It is a hotspot for the most important players from all over the world to network, maintain long-lasting business relationships, expand their knowledge, find inspiration and gain access to the major global markets. The accompanying conference consolidates selected exhibition topics and showcases international markets, large-scale power plants, financing, and pioneering technologies.

INTERSOLAR EUROPE

Not only is The smarter E the most important innovation hub for events and topics driving the new energy world, it is also the largest event for the energy industry in Europe. Renewable energy, decentralization and digitalization are bringing lasting changes to the energy world. This development demands cross-sector, intelligently connected concepts and solutions for the efficient generation, storage, distribution and use of energy.

Under the motto “Creating the new energy world”, The smarter E Europe brings together four exhibitions to take an in-depth look at these topics, offering all exhibitors a unique platform for networking with major players from the most influential global markets to make a lasting impression:

Intersolar Europe – The world's leading exhibition for the solar industry

ees Europe – Europe’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems

Power2Drive Europe – The international exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility

EM-Power – The exhibition for intelligent energy use in industry and buildings

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OrganizersExhibitor Registration, Booth AllocationGaby KubitzaTel.: +49 7231 58598-10kubitza@intersolar.de

Jennifer KunzTel.: +49 7231 58598-176kunz@intersolar.de

Jenifer HampelTel.: +49 7231 58598-250hampel@intersolar.de

Intersolar Europe ConferenceIris Krucker Tel.: +49 7231 58598-186krucker@conexio.expert

SponsorshipsGaby Lajtkep Tel.: +49 7231 58598-16lajtkep@intersolar.de

Booth Construction Approvals, Technical Services, Hall Plans with Utility ConnectionsMesse München, Team TAS 2 Tel.: +49 89 949211-35tas2@messe-muenchen.de

Exhibitor Services, Exhibitor Cockpit, Organizational Processes, Invoicing, Room RentalsStefanie Eichler, Samira Probst, Christine Kaufmann & Daniela FriedrichTel.: +49 761 3881-3700TheSmarterE@fwtm.de

PressfischerAppelt, relationsPeggy Zilay Tel.: +49 89 747466-40peggy.zilay@fischerappelt.de

International RepresentativesFind all international representatives for the key markets of the solar industry online at

www.intersolar.de Contact Intersolar Team Booth Sales

YOUR CONTACT FOR A SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION

BE PART OF ORGANIZERS

Solar Promotion GmbHKiehnlestraße 1675172 Pforzheim, GermanyTel.: +49 7231 58598-0info@intersolar.de

www.intersolar.de

FWTMFreiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KGMesse Freiburg, Neuer Messplatz 3 79108 Freiburg i. Br., GermanyTel.: +49 761 3881-3700TheSmarterE@fwtm.de

THE SMARTER E EUROPE www.TheSmarterE.de

INTERSOLAR EUROPE www.intersolar.de

EES EUROPE www.ees-europe.com

POWER2DRIVE EUROPE www.PowerToDrive.de

EM-POWER www.EM-Power.eu

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