European Photovoltaic Industry Association EPIA
Elects Michael Harre as New Board Member
- EPIA is world’s largest photovoltaic association
- Political work in foreground
Alzenau, July 31, 2008 – The
members of EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, have elected
SCHOTT Solar’s Managing Director Michael Harre to their Board. At their General
Assembly in Aix les Bains, France, Mr. Harre was elected as one of two new
Board Members at the end of June. The EPIA Board has the task of representing
the solar sector at a political level and driving forward technical
harmonization of the global photovoltaic industry through the use of
international standards. The European Photovoltaic Industry Association elects
its Board every two years.
“I am delighted with the trust that has been placed in
me and I am looking forward to the new challenges associated with this honorary
appointment. The EPIA contributes considerably to the growth of the sector by
representing the interests of the European photovoltaic industry at the
regional, European and global levels, and furthering development of the market
through joint activities” comments Harre on his election as an EPIA Board
Member.
Michael Harre was appointed Managing Director of
SCHOTT Solar GmbH in May of this year and also represents the Sales and
Marketing Department as CSO. He became a member of the SCHOTT Solar management
team in October 2002 when he took up a position as worldwide Sales and
Marketing Department Manager. As a manager at SCHOTT AG, Mr. Harre has been
involved in the photovoltaic market since the year 2000. He intends to bring
his experience gained in the course of his career to bear in his EPIA Board
activities.
EPIA is the world’s largest industry association for
the solar energy market. The association serves to promote photovoltaics at the
national, European and worldwide levels as well as supporting its members in
developing their companies within the European Union and in export markets.
Today EPIA has over 170 members.
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