It appears concerns over market consolidation and the changing incentive landscape affected Intersolar North America more than many had hoped. Around 22,000 visitors and 850 exhibitors were expected at this month’s exhibition in San Francisco. However, the reality was closer to 18,000 visitors and 757 exhibitors, compared to last year’s 20,000 visitors and 839 exhibiting solar companies which was a 30% growth from 2010. On a more positive note, Intersolar claims that approximately two thirds of the exhibition space has already been booked for the 2013 exhibition and conference.
This year's exhibition and conference focused on the entire system of solar technology – from advances in solar module and cell technology to balance of system components to energy storage – as well as the practical applications of new solar technology.
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According to the International Energy Agency, globally, the amount of grid-connected photovoltaics is expected to increase from 70GW last year to 230GW installed capacity by 2017.
