Australia-Germany Solar Future Forum, held on World Environment Day, 5 June 2012
In conjunction with Brand Australia and the Australian Embassy in Berlin, Austrade delivered the first Australia-Germany Solar Future Forum on World Environment Day, 5 June 2012. The Forum brought together Australian and German experts from research and education to explore the latest trends and developments in photovoltaics ahead of Intersolar, the world’s largest solar industry trade fair.
The Forum opened with a keynote address from the University of NSW Professor Martin Green, also known as the 'father of photovoltaics', and featured Dr. Markus Glatthaar, Fraunhofer Institut ISE and Dr. Klaus Lips, Helmholtz-Zentrum.
A panel discussion featuring the scientists and Nicola Watkinson, Consul General and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, Western Europe, emphasised the important role of international research collaborations between leading, technologically advanced nations. The participants agreed that the latest research on cost reduction and efficiency will set new milestones for the future competiveness of the solar industry as a key sector within the field of renewable energies.
The Australia-Germany Solar Future Forum Media Release can be found here.
For more information on Austrade's work supporting clean energy research and development collaborations and investment in Western Europe, please contact:
Stefan Augustin
Senior Investment Manager
Austrade Frankfurt
T: +49 (0)69 90558 103
E: stefan.augustin@austrade.gov.au
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