In an effort to expand the solar market in a united, global fashion, representatives of leading international companies in the solar photovoltaic industry launched the Global Solar Council, a CEO-level industry coalition whose aim is to expand the global deployment of solar energy in a sustainable and cost-competitive way.
Global Solar Council members will engage with policymakers worldwide to demonstrate the progress towards abundant, affordable and low emissions energy already made possible by the solar industry and to emphasize the importance of a supportive policy and trade environment, which will enable the ongoing development of competitively-priced solar energy, driving job creation and economic growth.
Through its members, the Global Solar Council brings industry knowledge and insights from all sides of the solar photovoltaic value chain; from the supply of materials to product manufacturing and financing, policy, research and innovation, cross-border cooperation, and grid development and management.
“The Global Solar Council is an important and timely industry initiative,” said Roland-Jan Meijer, the newly-appointed Executive Director of the Global Solar Council. “It demonstrates a strong commitment by key players in the sector to work together to continue to make solar energy a global success.”
The Global Solar Council’s role is complementary to regional trade associations and other stakeholders. Members will work in concert with organizations such as EPIA, APVIA, and SEIA to support their efforts on a global level.
Robert Hansen, CEO of Dow Corning, is a member of the newly launched Global Solar Council.
Global Solar Council founding members and their representatives are Applied Materials (Dr. Charles F. Gay, President, Applied Solar), Dow Corning (Robert D. Hansen, CEO), DuPont (David B. Miller, President, Dupont Electronics & Communication), First Solar (Michael J. Ahearn, Chairman and Interim CEO), Lanco Solar (Vutukuri Saibaba, CEO), Phoenix Solar (Dr. Andreas Hänel, CEO), and Suntech (Dr. Zhengrong Shi, CEO).
