Birthday wishes of the German Solar Association. Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.v. (BSW-Solar)

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1 Launch of the SAPVIA PV Greencard Birthday wishes of the German Solar Association Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.v. (BSW-Solar)

2 2 The German Solar Association at a glance TASK To represent the solar industry in Germany in the thermal, photovoltaic and storage sector VISION A sustainable global energy supply provided by solar (renewable) energy ACTIVITIES Lobbying, political advice, public relations, market observation, standardization EXPERIENCE Active in the solar energy sector for over 30 years REPRESENTS More than 800 solar producers, suppliers, wholesalers, installers and other companies active in the solar business from all over the world MEMBER in the Global Solar Council (GSC), Solar Power Europe, European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF), IRENA coalition for action and the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) HEADQUARTERS Berlin

3 3 BSW-Solar is led by a group of 13 board members, representing PV, Solar Thermal and Storage Current board consists of manufacturers, EPCs and financiers: Goldbeck, IBC Solar, Hoppecke, SMA, Capital Stage, Baywa.re, Solarworld, Ritter XL, Sonnen, Sharp, IB Vogt, Solvis, CitrinSolar

4 4 2/3 of our members turnover is made outside Germany: a mandate for international cooperation Partnerships, business networks Market reports, esp. Enabling PV

5 5 SAPVIA and BSW-Solar cooperate since July 2016, MoU aims at mutual quality and capacity building Quality assurance of circulated solar products, services and/or systems Local capacity building Awareness building for solar energy in the South African public Advocacy for renewable energy enabling policy, rules & regulations, and incentives. Joint ventures of South African and German companies (business matchmaking)

6 6 The PV world market grows steadily at high level Doubling in 5 years expected Forecast of global annual PV module demand and cumulative capacity (GWp)

7 Newly installed capacity (GW) per year 7 In 2016, PV made up 1/3 of newly installed power capacity (global, incl. fossil) - more than ever before Renewables (without solar power) solar power Non-renewables market share of solar power 100% 80% % 60% % % * 0% * preliminary, estimation BSW-Solar e.v. Source: IRENA, 4/2017

8 8 South Africa appears on the PV world map as the only African market with significant volume Top Markets 2016 (GW): Source: EnergyTrend, March 2017

9 9 In 2016, Solar PV generated 108 bn US$ of global investments, more than 1/3 in the rooftop sector!

10 10 Prices for auctioned PV have declined and follow the record brakers in the Arab countries and Latin America

11 11 Same for residential Solar PV: the downward path continues, new customer segments can be explored Comparison of average total installed cost of residential PV systems ( ), source: IRENA 2017

12 12 At best conditions: According to the new 2,166 kwh/m 2 in Jo burg

13 13 Compared to Germany, the least sunny location in SA provides higher yield than the sunniest location in Germany, a market with 42 GW of Solar PV

14 14 With significant shares of wind and solar, employment in the sector is getting relevant, too. Renewable Energy employment in selected countries and regions in 2015, source: IRENA 2016

15 15 In Solar PV, most jobs are created in the local downstream sector According to Solar-Power-Europe-Study 2015 among 28 EU-members states: 86% of solar jobs are created in planning, installation and O&M Manufacturing accounted for 17% in 2014

16 16 Boom in KWp can go at the expense of quality.

17 17 In the booming PV years in Germany, installation capacity was scarce, quality was neglected

18 18 In the booming PV years in Germany, installation capacity was scarce, quality was neglected Many new players without knowledge entered the market Economic interest was increasing stronger than technical interest New installers didn t know how to install a proper PV system (e.g. a lot of booth builders worked in that field) Roofers did electricans work, and vice versa No quality guarantee for costumers were given Risk of damaging the image of the branch!

19 19 Example: insufficient protection against wind loads

20 20 Example: moving PV system due to insufficient weight on mounting structure

21 21 Example: Cable routing via fire protecting wall

22 22 Example: Water condensation in junction box (no membrane)

23 23 Causes of (fire) damage in Germany had been investigated in 2014 proper installation is key! Sample size: 100 External influence Installation failures Planning failures Product failures

24 Frequency 24 Most PV systems were damaged in their early years of lifetime proper installation is key! Age (years)

25 EU project Solar bankability examined financial losses by failures installation is key for financial sustainability! Study on 750 plants / 442 MWp

26 26 Quality issues can be tackled!

27 27 General approaches for solving quality issues near-term Strict setting of standards Trainings and guidebooks But: Takes time and is mostly reduced to smallest common denominator, Control is an issue Additional effort for installers doesn t immediately pay off in business Relies on self-motivation, takes time! Inspections by public authorities Slows down admittance procedures, creates bottleneck for the market and increases PV system price Voluntary labels or certifications Doesn t pick up everybody in the market but has a lot of advantages

28 28 In France, a certification scheme qualifies the installer: QualiPV QualiPV gives a certification to the installation company, if at least one installer of that company received a training certificate. Quali PV is a voluntary certification. Since May 10 th 2017, it is mandatory for receiving the French FiT. It distinguishes between 2 PV related qualifications: More than 7,000 craftsmen qualified since 2009 More than 12,000 craftsmen qualified since 2009 Special: in the first 48 months, a random quality check at site can take place, realized by an independent auditor (so far, 4,200 since 2009) But: Clients don t get an individual quality confirmation for their individual system

29 29 In 2009, BSW introduced its answer to quality issues: a voluntary installation label, the PV passport A comprehensive document that is filled-out by the installer and includes all necessary information on the installed components, guidelines, standards, safety regulations Goal: Prevent mistakes during installation, provide transparency to the client Source: Sharp

30 30 The PV passport authorizes installers to issue an installation quality label to their client Description of the system Electrical and mechanical issues Quality advices Tests and approval forms Proper documentation

31 31 In 2014, the new storage passport was introduced and the PV passport got amended. Based on the PV and Storage passport, insurance companies gave discounts on their products Storage passport confirmed the compliance with technical requirements and became prerequisite for receiving the subsidy from KfW bank PV passport was amended by automatically generated forms for registering the system at the federal grid agency and at the grid operator (as prescribed in the law) -> effort saving for the installer

32 frontlinemanagementexperts.files. wordpress.com 32 Our Learnings after 8 years of installation quality labeling PV Passport was a success: several 10,000 of PV and storage passports were issued since Initiated new standards and guidelines that were previously missing PV Passport was adapted by a lot of companies (system documentation folders etc). Educational success was higher than the economical: Customers were able to ask for quality. Installers were able to show quality installations and market their services better Installers were able to learn quickly Keep it simple, so that the client understands the technical language

33 33 Birthday wishes to SAPVIA.

34 34 Why the PV GreenCard is already cutting edge in international PV markets - keep the spin! Latest design and technology, creating a distinguished group of ambitious installers, open to everyone with same ambition Mobile technology and simple interaction with users Qualification assessment ensures clients to be in a reliable harbour of GreenCard authorised installers Mandatory training for using the PV GreenCard Confident customers and installers PV GreenCard is to become a brand, promising quality control and integrity of installers. Enables transparent competition. State-of-the art in standards and guidelines PV GreenCard will be regularly updated whenever a new standard has been defined Push national standardisation forward! rememome.com

35 35 The cooperation continues! Development of additional services around the PV GreenCard Preparation of a Storage GreenCard Mutual Policy Advocacy Thanks to: Business Matchmaking and Joint workshop on the Southafrican PV market at Intersolar Europe Country Session: South Africa - biggest African market with emerging PV rooftop segment, June 2nd, 3pm

36 36 The PV GreenCard was an excellent team effort of South-African-German experts

37 37 New platform for connecting member companies from associations worldwide Only for members of partner associations Connecting serious requests for projects, partners and products Next webinar for how to use the platform on June 7 th, 2pm All SAPVIA members will be invited Webinar-link:

38 What can German companies offer? 38 All Solar solutions needed for utility-scale and residential PV: modules, inverters, components, batteries, EPC-services, O&M services Quality products that are designed for a long life time at very low maintenance costs that undergo some of the strictest testing requirements in the world. Knowledge and a lot of experience around marketing, sales, installation, maintenance and in qualifying and training your staff. Not only state-of-the art but also innovative and reliable technology with long warranties. Often 20 or more years of experience with grid connected or off-grid solar applications! Use BSW-Solar for a gateway to South-African-German solar business!

39 39 Thank you and let s team up for Solar PV in South Africa!