Solar.Presentation PV market Germany USA

Solar PV MarketGermanyversusUSA3rd Solar Convention Las VegasOctober 7th 2010Volkmar Kunerth, MBAPresident, Solar Partners InternationalAgendaSolar PV MarketGerman PV marketGermanyConclusionsOutlookUS PV marketConclusionsU.S.A.OutlookGerman versus US marketEconomicsGrid parityImplications BureaucracyChallengesRegulatory EnvironmentFederal ResourcesGlobal Solar OutlookFutureOptimistic signs and challengesQuestionsSolar Partners InternationalWhy Photovoltaic?-PV can be used anywhere-PV can be used in any size-PV is scalable-Grid connected and OFF-Grid possible-Only one initial investment-PV largest investment-PV has the highest cost reduction potential-PV reduces CO2 production and helps fight global warmingSolar Partners InternationalGerman PV Market -Installations until 2009: Over 10 GWp-Predicted Installation in 2010 alone: 10 GWp -150,000 people employed in the industry-PV is the largest source of investment: $29 billion-80% of installations are roof installations-Dramatic growth since the introduction of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) in 2000-EEG guarantees operators a feed-in tariff (FIT) fixed for 20 years and a purchase guarantee for the electricity produced--> investing in a solar electricity system is a very secure investment for 20 years Solar Partners InternationalGerman PV MarketSolar Partners InternationalGerman PV Market - German Feed in tariff laws (FIT)- “A feed-in tariff (FIT) is an energy supply policy thatoffers a guarantee of payments to renewable energydevelopers for the electricity they produce.”- Under most FIT policies, the government establishes a legal obligation for electric utilities to purchase all ofthe electricity produced by qualifying developers.German PV Market Solar Partners InternationalGerman PV Market Solar Partners InternationalGerman PV Market Source: www.recurrentenergy.comGerman PV marketAdvantagesLeads to rapid deployment of Disadvantagesrenewable energy in GermanyCost for German electricity Reduced investment risk: makes customer until 2008: $48 Billion it easier to finance projects(If calculated for 2009 and 2010 we reach $100 Billion!)Faster reduction of CO2 outputPrices are set too high, utilities and ratepayers are stuck withEmployment for 150,000+ peoplethose costs for the duration of the contracts (20 years).Innovation engineThe electric grid can only take so much alternative energy due to high fluctuations in input.Document Outline

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