Apricum is proud to organize a side event at the SNEC PV Power Expo and Energy Storage conference and exhibition in Shanghai on June 5, 2019: 2019上海光伏展 -- Apricum公司活动安排 Business Growth Opportunities for Solar PV and Storage across the MENA Region 中东和北非地区太阳能光伏及储能行业发展机遇...
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Insights into the cleantech industry by Dr. Moritz Borgmann
May 21–22, 2019: 32nd International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS32), Lyon
Apricum Partner Florian Mayr will attend the 32nd International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS32) conference in Lyon, France from May 21–22, 2019. Please get in touch to arrange a meeting.
June 3–6, 2019: SNEC PV Power Expo and Energy Storage, Shanghai
The Apricum team will attend SNEC PV Power Expo and Energy Storage conferences and exhibitions in Shanghai from June 3–6, 2019, including Partners Nikolai Dobrott, Florian Haacke and Florian Mayr. Florian Mayr will speak on "Development and Opportunities in Energy...
June 19–20, 2019: Polymers in Photovoltaics, Hamburg
Apricum Partner Florian Haacke will present at the Polymers in Photovoltaics 2019 conference in Hamburg, Germany from June 19–20, 2019. He will give an introduction into Apricum’s structured screening methodology for polymer potential in PV and other renewable energy...
May 14–17, 2019: Intersolar Europe and EES Europe, Munich
The Apricum team will attend Intersolar Europe 2019 and EES Europe 2019 conferences and exhibitions, including Partners Nikolai Dobrott, Dr. Moritz Borgmann, Florian Haacke, Florian Mayr and Duncan Ritchie. Apricum Founder and Managing Partner Nikolai Dobrott will...
pv magazine: Podcast “Die drei wichtigsten Trends auf dem internationalen Batteriespeichermarkt”, March 26, 2019
Apricum Partner Florian Mayr was interviewed for pv magazine’s podcast on the three most important trends on the international battery storage markets. You can access the podcast here (only available in German).
inspiratia: Germany leads the global residential storage market, but for how long? – March 20, 2019
Apricum Partner Florian Mayr was interviewed by market intelligence firm inspiratia for one of their market insights, titled “Germany leads the global residential storage market, but for how long?”. You can read the full article here.
Saudi Arabia Unleashes Renewable Energy Procurement with Tenders for 300 MW Solar and 400 MW Wind Projects
On February 20, 2017, Saudi Arabia released requests for qualification (RFQ) for a 300 MW solar photovoltaic and a 400 MW wind project on an IPP basis. Applicants are invited to provide their credentials by March 20, 2017. The request for proposals (RFP) was announced...
Potentially Game-Changing Saudi Arabian Government Restructuring Bolsters 9.5 GW Renewable Energy Target by 2023
Deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia announced first cornerstones for the deployment of renewable energy in the country on April 25, 2016, followed by a comprehensive restructuring of responsible government bodies. The “Saudi Arabia Vision 2030” paper states an initial target of 9.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2023, translating to annual installations of 1.6 GW.
Dubai Shatters all Records for Cost of Solar with Earth’s Largest Solar Power Plant
The Emirate of Dubai set a new world record for the cost of solar power on May 1, 2016 with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) receiving bids for the 800 MW Sheikh Maktoum Solar Park Phase III as low as 3.00 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This not only marks the lowest cost ever for solar power, but also easily beats all available fossil-fuel options in Dubai on cost.
Dubai’s DEWA procures the world’s cheapest solar energy ever: Riyadh, start your photocopiers
On November 20, 2014, ten bids for the 100 MW PV IPP tender issued by Dubai’s state utility DEWA were opened. The results provoked awe throughout the Gulf region’s power community and will set the standards for future tenders.
Implications of the EU–China anti-dumping settlement
Agreement accelerates macro trends in PV industry Now that the dust has settled, it is time to have a closer look at the outcome of the recent trade dispute between the EU and China over alleged PV module price dumping. While the proposed anti-dumping measures...