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EPIA presentationTomasz SlusarzProject Manager: 

EPIA presentation Tomasz Slusarz Project Manager

WHO is EPIA?: 

WHO is EPIA? Exists since 1985 66 members: 52 full + 14 associate 52 full: manufacturers on the overall value chain Budget 2004: 550 000 € ( EC 1/3 + 2/3 members) 5 permanent employees (1 in 2002, 3 in 2003) 6 Board members elected for 3 years President per year Winfried Hoffmann 2004-2005 2005-2006 Murray Cameron

EPIA and its members: 

EPIA and its members EPIA represents 95% of the photovoltaic European industry, covering the whole production chain. Silicon feedstock: Wacker … Wafers and Ingots: Crystallox, Scanwafer, PV Silicon … Cells: Q-cells, BP Solar, Isofoton, Shell Solar, Deutsche Solar,… Modules: RWE Schott Solar, Photowatt, Photovoltech… Systems: Total Energie, Naps Systems, Conergy, Phoenix,… Inverters: SMA, Philips, Sunways, Fronius…

EPIA and its strategy: 

EPIA and its strategy Strategy for three years adopted by all members in June 2003 in Frankfurt Market oriented taking in acount all technological aspects, cost reduction, competitiveness...

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“EPIA exists to deliver to its members a distinct and valuable service driven from the strength of a single European photovoltaic (PV) voice.” Mission statement

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EPIA has 3 objectives: To become the most credible reference point for the European PV Industry stakeholders. EPIA will provide accurate information, statistics and feedback to both its members and the wider audience.   2. To help shape the development of new PV markets both in Europe and export community.   3. To take the lead in positioning the photovoltaic industry within the European political environment and supporting the member state association in their local objectives. Objectives

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To reach the 3 objectives, the EPIA strategic plan focuses on 3 action fields: Market growth strategy Products and services Lobbying EPIA Action fields

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Opportunities, Perspectives, Potentials and Hurdle in the enlarged EU Market Export in developing countries and other OECD countries Socio-economic and financial issues State-of-the-Art & SWOT Analysis Action programme 1. Market growth strategy

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Crystallizing the fruits of the European RTD (dialogue established and common positions with EUREC Agency) Engaging the Construction Industry in PV Communication tools Cost and prices trends Certification and standards (CENELEC, IEC, PV GAP…) Action programme 2. Products and services

Become an EPIA memberand participate in…: 

Become an EPIA member and participate in… Work on common issues Create business opportunities Exchange views with industry stakeholders Make personal contacts BUILD THE FUTURE OF PV WITH US Networking

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3. Lobbying European Institutions Lobby National Lobby in the EU countries Worldwide institutions Lobby Action programme

Partnership: 

Partnership National PV associations National Energy Agencies (PV Core group) UNEP/UNDP SEMI World Bank European Institutions Partnership Membership EREC IEA-PVPS Insula CEFIC PV GAP e5-European Business Council for Sustainable Energy

Become an EPIA member and participate in…: 

Contribute on a National level Influence European policies Help shape Global markets Become an EPIA member and participate in… THE STRENGHT OF A SINGLE PV VOICE Lobbying

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Main financial tool to develop EPIA’s strategy

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CA supported 100% DG Research 800 000 € 26 Months (01/12/03 – 31/01/06) 80% of the strategy 40 meetings (01/02/05) 200 participants (01/02/05) Partnership with the PV community

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Main results 1st Period Cooperation platform with research community FP 7 priorities EPIA Roadmap Solar Generation up-date Export strategy Feed-in-tariff position with National PV Associations PV Policy Core Group with National Energy Agencies National lobby International lobby Secretariat of the PV Technology Platform

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Main objectives 2nd Period EU PV Technology Platform Investment Fund Alliance for Rural Electrification Global PV Platform PV Catapult continuity E-RES Directive mid-term assesment Communication strategy

www.epia.org: 

www.epia.org EPIA Monthly Newsletter Solaris 3000 contacts !

Become an EPIA member and participate in…: 

Events: (workshops, seminars, conferences) Publications (Solar Generation, EPIA Roadmap) EPIA website, Newsletter Become an EPIA member and participate in… EFFICIENT COMUNICATION TOOLS Communication

Don’t be left out… build your PV future within EPIA: 

Don’t be left out… build your PV future within EPIA

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Thank you for your attention! I hope to see you at the EPIA stand Hall B Stand 762.2