Solar's Role in Decarbonization Strategies Around the World

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Time
11:30 am - 01:00 pm
Hall
ICM München
Room
Room 14 A

While many analysts still underestimate the growth potential of solar power, the most flexible power technology once again set a record-breaking installation milestone in 2024. But what does solar's success mean when political decarbonization commitments often lack strong government support, global fossil fuel demand continues to rise, and climate targets, including the 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold—have already been exceeded?


This session will provide:

  • Launch of five-year Global Market Outlook for Solar Power
  • Insights into solar's role in decarbonization strategies across major global markets
  • Leading solar associations' views on key opportunities and challenges in the world's largest solar markets

11:30 am - 11:35 amWelcome & Introduction

David Wedepohl

Managing Director International Affairs

BSW - German Solar Association

11:35 am - 11:50 amGlobal Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025-2029

Michael Schmela

Executive Advisor

SolarPower Europe

11:50 am - 01:00 pmPresentations & Panel: Is Solar on Track to Take the Leading Role in the Energy Transition?

Dr. Sankara Subramanian

Sales & Business Development Director, Middle East & India, and Utility Market Leader

Saft Batteries

Abigail Ross Hopper

President & CEO

Solar Energy Industries Association

Dr. Rodrigo Lopes Sauaia

CEO

ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica

Walburga Hemetsberger

CEO

SolarPower Europe

Sonia Dunlop

CEO

Global Solar Council

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