Policy Deep Dive Germany: What's Next for Europe's Largest Solar Market?

David Wedepohl first came into contact with the solar industry while working for a US consulting firm before joining the German Solar Industry Association as Head of Market and Communications and spokesperson for the association. Today, he is responsible for all of the association's international activities outside of the EU. This now includes projects and partnerships in and with Africa, Latin America, Asia and the USA. He is a broadcast journalist trained at the international broadcaster Deutsche Welle and has studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He earned his US degree as a Fulbright Scholar. He gained professional experience as a press and public diplomacy officer at the German Embassy in Washington, DC, and in the communications department of DaimlerChrysler AG. Since 2023, he has also been Managing Director of the non-profit branch of the solar and storage sector, BSW-Solar gGmbh.

Katharina David is Co-CEO of K2 Systems, one of the world's leading manufacturers of mounting systems for photovoltaic installations. Since 2009, she has been instrumental in driving the company's evolution - from a rooftop system specialist to a comprehensive solution provider with an international presence and a strong focus on digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. With over 16 years of leadership experience at K2, she stands for entrepreneurial vision, deep market understanding, and the consistent expansion of digital services for the solar industry.

Eric Quiring (*1988) is leading the Government Relations and Public Affairs department at the SMA Solar Technology group. His activities include the coordination of all global political interests surrounding photovoltaic solutions and public funding. Eric Quiring is a member of the Corporate Advisory Board of the German Renewable Energy Federation since 2019 and is a board member of the German Solar Industry Association and the Global Solar Council. He started his career as an electrician and holds a master's degree in political science.