Who is solar media?

Having launched its flagship title PV Tech in 2009, Solar Media’s in-house editorial is now responsible for four industry-leading daily news sites covering the international solar, storage and clean technology industries, as well as two print publications documenting both upstream and downstream solar PV sectors in significant detail.

Why are standards important in the solar PV industry?

Box 9. THE IMPORTENCE OF STANDARDS IN THE SOLAR PV INDUSTRY Standards are essential for ensuring safety and quality in the solar PV sector, especially because the reliability, performance and durability of solar equipment is critical to ensuring smooth operation of solar power plants.

Why is the solar photovoltaic industry important?

Speaking after the signature ceremony, Commissioner Kadri Simson said 'The solar photovoltaic manufacturing sector is key for achieving our energy, climate and competitiveness goals. We must ensure the solar industry remains strong for Europe’s future, renewables-centred energy mix.

Why do we need a rooftop solar PV system?

Rooftop solar PV systems have spread rapidly thanks to supporting policies, such as net metering and fiscal incentives. Energy transformation brings socio-economic benefits. The global solar industry could employ over 18 million people by 2050.

What is solar photovoltaic (PV) power?

The steady rise of solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation forms a vital part of this global energy transformation. In addition to fulfilling the Paris Agreement, renewables are crucial to reduce air pollution, improve health and well-being, and provide affordable energy access worldwide.

Is solar PV a strategic renewable technology?

This report clearly points out that solar PV is one of the strategic renewable technologies needed to realise the global energy transformation in line with the Paris climate goals. The technology is available now, could be deployed quickly at a large scale and is cost-competitive.