Are We Experiencing a Successful Renaissance of PV Production in Europe?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 131 | April 13, 2023 | Language: German

The so-called "renaissance" of PV production in Europe is a hot topic in the PV industry right now. However, little is said about what it means to bring the entire production industry back to European soil: Do we have the know-how in this country? The technical possibilities? The corresponding raw material supply chains? How profitable is production in Europe at all at present?

We talk about this with Prof. Dr. Peter Dold, Head of the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (CSP).

Timeline:

  • 03:37: For a technology-based society, energy supply is a central issue and a certain independence is essential for survival. How can we ensure this?
  • 05:15 Apart from production, what know-how and expertise is available?
  • 13:55 How profitable is it to bring energy-intensive production steps back to Europe?
  • 16:20 What are the current activities / efforts in Germany / Europe?
  • 17:56 About recycling existing resources like glass, silicon and silver from end-of-life modules.

About The smarter E Podcast

The smarter E podcast is all about the current trends and developments in a renewable, decentralized and digital energy industry. Our moderators Tobias Bücklein and Zackes Brustik welcome and interview personalities who shape our industry and drive developments forward. A new episode is published every Thursday.

Click on the logo to listen to the podcast on the platform of your choice.

Mit Klick auf das Logo kommen Sie direkt zum The smarter E Podcast auf Ihrer bevorzugten Plattform.

About Prof. Dr. Peter Dold & the Fraunhofer CSP

Prof. Dr. Peter Dold is Head of the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (CSP) and has been conducting research in the field of crystallization in Germany, Japan and Canada since 1995. Fraunhofer CSP conducts applied research in the fields of silicon crystallization, wafer fabrication, solar cell characterization and module technology. It develops new technologies, manufacturing processes and product concepts along the entire photovoltaic value chain.

Content-Partner

Further Content
Jan Figgener, RWTH Aachen
What Opportunities Do Stationary and Mobile Battery Storage Systems Offer for a Sustainable Energy Supply?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 161 | Language: German

January 4, 2024

We speak with Jan Figgener about the role of battery storage and about which developments can be expected.

Rolf Disch, solar architect, realized in 1994 the world's first plus-energy house
Plus-Energy House – A House That Generates More Energy Than It Consumes

The smarter E Podcast Episde 163 | Language: German

January 25, 2024

We speak with Rolf Disch about plus-energy-houses and how they can contribute to climate protection and avoiding housing shortage and energy price crisis.

Mark Kugel from "Obsthof Bernhard"
What Opportunities Does Agri-PV Offer for Agriculture in Germany?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 166 | Language: German

February 15, 2024

About this area of tension but also what Agri-PV can bring to Germany, we spoke to Mark Kugel from „Obsthof Bernhard“.

Dr. Korbinian Kramer, Coordinator for Solar Thermal Energy, Fraunhofer ISE
Shadowy Existence - How Solar Thermal Energy Is Helping to Shape the Energy Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 171 | Language: German

April 4, 2024

We talk about this with the symposium's technical director, Dr. Korbinian Kramer from Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg.

Alexander Neuhäuser, Managing Director of the German Electrical and Information Technology Trades Association (ZVEH)
Smart combined – Future Technologies in the E-Craft Sector

The smarter E Podcast Episode 176 | Language: German

May 23, 2024

We speak with Alexander Neuhäuser about future technologies in the e-craft sector

You are using an outdated browser

The website cannot be viewed in this browser. Please open the website in an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.