HKEIA Activities
HKEIA organized the World of Photovoltaics Conference
The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA), the Hong Kong Sciences Parks (HKSTP) and the 3S Swiss Solar Systems AG organized the "World of Photovoltaics Conference--Opportunities and Challenges of the Asian Photovoltaic Industry--Interactive exchanges on technical challenges and market conditions" on 14 - 15 October, 2009 during Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia 2009. Leading players from around the world provided speech on development of Photovoltaics and business. Over 200 guests attended the 2 days conference. The Conference was co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and MMI Asia Pte Ltd. InvestHK, HKSAR was the sponsor of the event.
The Fair also highlight a special section for the Photovoltaics: the new World of Solar- Photovoltaic Energy zone, focusing on trends in the fast-growing solar business.
Rundown of the 2 days Conference:
Day 1 (14th of Oct. 2009 / Meeting Room S421, The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
Medium: Putonghua / English ( Simultaneous Interpretation in Putonghua & Chinese)
Morning Session - Challenges in the PV Industry
Speakers are as follows:
| 1. Dr. Murray Cameron, Vice-President, European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), Market opportunities and perspectives in Europe  |
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| 2. Mr.Cao Jia Xing, Chairman, Development and Reform Commission of Jilin Province and
Vice Secretary of Jilin Province, China, Market opportunities and perspectives in China | |
| 3. Mr. George So, General Manager and Global Director of Sales, Du Pont Apollo Limited
Afternoon Session - Supply Chain and Applications Experience Sharing, Reaching For A Green Future |
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| 4. Andreas von Kaenel , COO, Pasan, Mastering the module back end process |
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| 5. Ed Sugay , Head Energy Services & Performance Contracting, Siemens AG Building Technologies, PV installation & BIPV applications |
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| 6. Dr. Walter Marin, Strategic Business Partner, Protronic Far East Limited, MPV Converter & Controller: How to improve the performance and smartness of your solar system |
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| Panel discussion |
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| Day 2 (15th of Oct. 2009 / The Auditorium, Hong Kong Science Park (09:00-15:15) / World of Solar Networking Area. Hall 5E, The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 17:30 ) | |
| 7. Mr. Alexander Hans Preiss, Head, Outdoor laboratory of the Photovoltaik Institut Berlin AG, The real technical challenges of the PV industry |
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| 8. Mr. Kyung-Soo Kim, Photovoltaic Research Group, Korea Institute of Energy Research, PV performance as your product |
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| 9. Dr. Kengo Morita, TUV Rheinland Asia, Yokohama, Japan, Best practices in testing and measurement & standardization trends |
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| 10. Mr. Pierre-Ren Beljean, Founder and CTO of Pasan SA, Switzerland, 25 years measurement & testing - technology trends for tomorrow |
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| 11. Dr. Franz Baumgartner, IMS Renewable Energy School of Engineering Zščrich - Switzerland, Correct power testing of modules - cost avoidance & competitive advantage |
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| 12. Dr. Ralph Gottschalg, Head of the Applied Photovoltaics Research Group of CREST, The real field performance of PV modules |
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| Q & A Section |
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