Sustainable Solar Europe 2024

Bringing together industry players, academics, policymakers and other stakeholders, Sustainable Solar Europe 2024 will tackle some of the hottest sustainability topics for the sector with dedicated sessions on carbon footprint, supply chain transparency, agrisolar, community engagement, biodiversity and more. During the event, we will launch a new report Sustainable Solar: Environmental, Social, and Governance Actions Along the Value Chain, and honor sustainability leaders through the European Solar Sustainability Award 2024.

What can you expect at Sustainable Solar Europe 2024?

High-level discussion and report launch: Brace yourself for a captivating keynote speech as we unveil the 360-degree Sustainable Solar report, spotlighting actions to ensure sustainability across environmental, social, and governance fronts. 

New sustainability best practices for solar projects: Explore agrisolar's cross-sector benefits, pioneering community engagement models and listen to our latest insights about biodiversity net gains in solar parks.

Trends and innovation in sustainable supply chains: Dive into interactive sessions on reducing the carbon footprint of PV modules, extending PV lifespans through reuse, embracing the SSI Traceability Standard for transparent supply chains and innovating European PV recycling.

Recognition of sustainability leaders: Celebrate top sustainability performers in the solar sector at the Solar Sustainability Award 2024, showcasing best practices and impactful contributions to communities, climate, and the environment.

Join us at #SustainableSolarEU on 12 December 2024!

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Sustainable Solar Europe 2024: A 360⁰ Perspective on Solar Sustainability

SolarPower Europe’s European Solar Sustainability Award 2024 recognises top sustainability performers in the sector for their work to maximise the positive impact of solar on communities, the climate, and environment.

Learn more about the award and apply now: 

European Solar Sustainability Award 2024

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Who to Meet at Sustainable Solar Europe 2024*:

• Agnieszka Michalak, JinkoSolar GmbH, Germany
• Alessandro Tedeschi, Solar Power Europe, Belgium
• Amalia Speleta, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Ana Rocha, ELO - European Landowners' Org, Belgium
• Anaïs Faucher, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Anett Ludwig, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Anna Kozlowska, Sonnedix Poland Sp. z o.o., Poland
• Anne Silber, Solar Promotion GmbH, Germany
• Antonio Arruebo, SolarPower EU, Belgium
• Dr. Atse Louwen, Eurac Research, Italy
• Beatrice Fernandez, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Bernhard Strohmayer, Bundesverband Neue Energiewirtschaft e.V. (bne), Germany
• Claire Morin, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Clarice van Manen, BizAway, Italy
• Claudia Ferre, Valencia Innovation Capital, Spain
• Claudia Montenegro, Galp, Portugal
• Daniel Dang, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Daria Szczurek, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Doede Bardok, City of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Dr. Julian Hochscherf, hep global GmbH, Germany
• Eleftheria Vounouki, European Commission, Belgium
• Elisabeth Schellmann, European Commission, DG ENER, Belgium
• Prof. Dr. Francescantonio Della Rosa, SIPOW, Norway
• Franziska Ruff, Solar Materials GmbH, Germany
• Gary Guisset, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Hans-Christoph Neidlein, Gentner Verlag/pv Europe, Germany
• Horst Dufner, Solar Promotion GmbH, Germany
• Ilaria di Gennaro, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Prof. Isabella Ni, Astronergy Solar, China
• Ivan Guizar Cabadas, BeGreen, Denmark
• Dr. Jason Klumb, Jason Klumb LLC, United States
• Juan Pablo Perez Sanchez, Matrix Renewables S.L., Spain
• Katja Marxen, Conexio-PSE GmbH, Germany
• Léa Terrien, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Leah Le Pénuizic, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Lina Dubina, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Linda A. Wrong, ContourGlobal, Canada
• Lorena Morales, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Lukas Sloet, City of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Maaike Beenes, Holland Solar, Netherlands
• Margaux Plurien, Solar Stewardship Initiative, Belgium
• Mark Hutchins, pv magazine, Germany
• Markus Elsässer, Solar Promotion GmbH, Germany
• Máté Heisz, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Dr. Matteo Governatori, European Commission, Belgium
• Mercedes Delahaut, TotalEnergies, France
• Miroslav Mitras, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Nicola Licata, Clean Energy Associates, United States
• Nicolas Defrenne, Soren, France
• Nicoleta Lipcaneanu, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Oscar German, Oritain UK Limited, United Kingdom
• Panaite Racovita Jalova Ovidiu, Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU, Belgium
• Paula Rey Garcia, European Commission DG Energy, Belgium
• Peeter Kadarik, European Commission, Belgium
• Pia Alina Lange, Trina Solar, Germany
• Dr. Pietrogiovanni Cerchier, 9-Tech srl, Italy
• Polona Batagelj, GEN-I D.O.O., Slovenia
• Rachel Lock, Head of Supply Chain Management, ESG + Sustainability, United Kingdom
• Prof. Rebecca Callard, ib vogt GmbH, Germany
• Rebecca Humphries, The Nature Conservancy, Belgium
• Roger Nyffenegger, Bern University of Applied Science, Switzerland
• Dr. Rune Søndenå, IFE, Norway
• Rupert Hodges, Oritain UK Limited, United Kingdom
• Sarah Mathew, DNV, Netherlands
• Stefania Charisiadou, European Commision, Belgium
• Stella Ludwig, Conexio-PSE GmbH, Germany
• Therese O Donoghue, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Thomas Petruschke, Q ENERGY Solutions SE, Germany
• Dr. Ugo Simeoni, CINEA, Belgium
• Victoria Angelova, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Walburga Hemetsberger, SolarPower Europe, Belgium
• Dr. Yannick Veschetti, HELIUP, France
• Yuliya Katsyuk, FuturaSun srl, Italy
• Zoe Lai, Conexio-PSE GmbH, Germany

*Only experts listed who have given approval of publication.