According to Li Haide, president of Heraeus Photovoltaic, with the gradual improvement of performance and continuous technological innovation, the scope of application has reached the “critical point” and renewable energy will become the most economical energy form.
(Shanghai, China, May 29, 2018) Andreas Liebheit, president of Heraeus Photovoltaics, stated that the world’s energy development is facing a global turning point – in the future, solar energy and other renewable energy sources will become the most economical energy forms. The main driving force for development comes from China's ambitious renewable energy plan: In 2017, China invested more than 130 billion U.S. dollars in clean energy, more than the sum of other countries. Li Haide pointed out that these strategic investments are causing dominoes around the world. , In order to further expand the scope of application of renewable energy.
From photovoltaics, wind power, fuel cell to battery technology, Heraeus has become a leader in the renewable energy industry with its rich energy product portfolio and is committed to promoting innovation and efficiency in renewable energy.
In the past six months, Heraeus helped its customers break the world record of PERC's battery conversion efficiency several times. Overall, all Chinese PV companies increased the conversion efficiency of P-type single-crystal PERC cells by 1.24%. In the 12th SNEC (2018) At a media conference during the International Photovoltaic and Smart Energy (Shanghai) Conference and Exhibition, Li Haide shared Heraeus’ observation and prediction of the long-term development of renewable energy in the future and its continuous growth and application. Sentence.
Li Haide believes that it is evident that China’s strategic approach and huge investment have enabled it to have a 'complete global photovoltaic supply chain'. With the scope of China's photovoltaic applications and the development of the photovoltaic industry is approaching the 'critical point', the cost of photovoltaic power generation Will surely tie in and eventually lower than traditional energy sources.
In 2016, Heraeus had predicted that the levelization of renewable energy will be reduced by 50% in five years. And just two years later, the cost of electricity has fallen by 27%. 'We predict that the cost reduction should be A gentle downward trajectory, but the actual rate of decline has greatly exceeded our expectations. It is quite rapid. ' Mexico and Saudi Arabia's wind power and PV bids have fallen below 1.8 cents/degree.
Another irresistible trend is that China has demonstrated a firm determination in improving air quality and has achieved remarkable results. 'Beijing Blue Sky Project' is one of the most known initiatives we are aware of. After the implementation of the plan, Beijing’s air quality It has been greatly improved. The sky in the entire Beijing area has changed from 'grey days' to 'blue sky'. During this period, as the PV/solar energy usage has doubled, the amount of coal has been reduced by half. In 2017, the number of days of good air quality in Beijing was 226 days, while in 2013 it was only 176 days.
China has incorporated the renewable energy strategy into the 'Belt and Road Initiative' and announced plans to build renewable energy production plants in about 20 countries along the 'One Belt and One Road'. Li Haide pointed out that the strategy has a triple effect: 'China can In this way, it will consolidate its leading position in the global photovoltaic industry, further promote the application of renewable energy, and economically strengthen its relationship with trading partners along the region.
In addition, Li Haide also said that China is taking the national effort to establish itself as a global leader in transmission and energy storage technologies. China's investment in energy storage technology accounts for more than half of the global market, and its current battery capacity is Three times the sum of the rest of the world. The initial success of these investments: The average price of battery packs continued to decline. By 2017, it had dropped to $209/kWh, a drop of 24%. Li Haide said: 'At present, China is building a comprehensive smart grid. In order to maximize the power generation capacity of all renewable resources. In my opinion, this is the last important step China has taken to complete its great ideas.
Li Haide also pointed out that another factor that helps to bridge the 'cost gap' between renewable energy and fossil fuels is that traditional energy innovation has reached the ceiling. He said that coal and fossil fuels are already very mature forms of energy. , 'Difficult to improve performance and efficiency through innovation.'
In his view, there is no so-called ceiling for innovation in renewable energy. He said: 'From metallized silver paste, photovoltaic cell line process optimization services, fuel cell to battery technology, we regularly increase Heraeus renewable energy. Solution performance, and strive to achieve significant innovation. Similarly, the same is true for the entire industry. 'With the continuous innovation and application of renewable energy, and the continuous reduction in the cost of electricity, 'as the most economical and ideal form of energy, Renewable energy will definitely be promoted worldwide in the next decade. This is irresistible. ' Li Haide added.
About Heraeus Photovoltaic Global Business Unit
Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Unit is the leading developer and manufacturer in the photovoltaic conductive silver paste market. It is also a first-class service provider and solution provider in the photovoltaic industry. For more than 40 years, Heraeus and all walks of life are well known. The companies started cooperation and established a good reputation in the field of thick film material technology for diversified innovation and R&D as well as new product development. In the field of photovoltaics, Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Units inherited legacy and applied innovative technologies to provide photovoltaic cells Metallization pastes and solutions and services to increase the efficiency of the crystalline silicon production process. Heraeus' SOL series silver paste products have a wide process window to increase efficiency and help photovoltaic cell manufacturers increase productivity and yield.
About Heraeus Group
Heraeus, headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a leading global technology group. The company started as a small pharmacy in the family in 1660 and was officially established in 1851. Today, Heraeus has developed into a product portfolio. Family businesses, businesses cover environmental, energy, electronics, health, transportation and industrial applications.
In fiscal year 2017, Heraeus’ total sales revenue was 21.8 billion euros, ranking “Fortune” 500 in the world. The company currently employs approximately 13,000 employees in 40 countries and holds a leading position in the global market. Riich was also named 'Top 10 German Family Firms'.
With professional technology, innovative ideas, relentless pursuit of excellence, and an entrepreneurial management team, we constantly strive to improve our performance. We leverage our expertise in materials to make full use of Heraeus's technology leadership position. Create high-quality solutions for customers and help them improve their long-term competitiveness.
Greater China is one of the three most important markets of Heraeus Group. The company has been developing in this area for more than 40 years. Currently, Heraeus has more than 2,600 employees and 20 companies in Greater China. the company.