Introduction
With over 80 Members drawn from across the entire solar electricity sector, the
European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) represents over 95 % of the
European photovoltaic industry. EPIA represents the whole value-chain of the photovoltaic
industry; from silicon producers, cells and module manufacturers to system providers.
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A market oriented strategy
A 3-year strategy was unanimously established in June 2003 by all EPIA members. The Association's mission is to deliver to its members a distinct and valuable service driven from the strength of a single European photovoltaic (PV) voice.
EPIA has three objectives:
- To become the most credible reference point for the European PV industry stakeholders. EPIA will provide accurate information, statistics and feedback to both its members and the wider audience.
- To help shape the development of new PV markets both in Europe and in the export community.
- To take the lead in positioning the photovoltaic industry within the European political environment and supporting the member state association in their local objectives.
To reach these three objectives, the EPIA strategic plan focuses on three action
fields:
- Market Growth Strategy
- Products and Services
- Lobbying
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A successful strategy
As a result of its strategy, EPIA:
- launched a strong dialogue between industry and the research community in order to define common priorities.
- cooperates with national associations to further influence governments on the adoption of favourable political frameworks for PV.
- supports the definition and the creation of financial instruments in order to collaborate on the development of new projects in the sector.
- started The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), a forum which aims at promoting sustainable development by facilitating the access to clean energy sources.
- supports the creation of the Global Photovoltaic Solar Electricity Council (GPSC), which will serve as the dialogue platform on a global level, among industrials.
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At the crossroads between stakeholders
EPIA's headquarters are located in Brussels, in the heart of Europe, within the
Renewable Energy House; a monument-protected building integrating renewable energy
sources. EPIA, as the coordinator of the European Photovoltaic Technology Platform,
plays a key role at the crossroads between all the stakeholders of its sector.
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Further reading about EPIA
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