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EXPERIENCE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

IN A DYNAMIC SETTING

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The transition to renewable energy, decarbonization and digitalization is bringing lasting changes to the energy world. The old system was static and centralized, with just a handful of large-scale fossil fuel and nuclear power plants supplying consumers with energy. A new, decentralized system is now emerging which relies primarily on photovoltaics and wind power and has many more active participants. An increasing number of homeowners and companies are becoming prosumers – generating, consuming and storing their own energy, using platforms to share it with others, selling it themselves or via aggregators at energy exchanges, or feeding it back into the grid. And the previously separate sectors of electricity, heating, cooling and mobility are becoming more and more interconnected, for example with heat pumps, other power-to-heat solutions, cogeneration systems, fuel cells or e-mobility. Sector coupling is also helping to enable rational, climate-friendly utilization of excess wind and solar power. There is a growing trend for charging electric vehicles using solar power from the owner’s own roof and, as a next step,

integrating these vehicles’ batteries into the grid to help with stability and load shifting. The foundation and driving force of this new, increasingly interconnected and decentralized energy world is the process of digitalization, and the rapidly evolving possibilities which it offers for gathering, exchanging and storing data. For example, blockchain technology can help us achieve greater efficiency and transparency alongside lower prices when marketing solar power, even locally in small quantities, or combining battery storage systems to form virtual power plants. Change is on the horizon in key energy markets – in particular, the state subsidies funding many photovoltaic installations will soon be coming to an end, with the guaranteed feed-in tariffs paid under Germany’s Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) set to be phased out from 2021 onwards. In this light, business models involving direct marketing and smart self-consumption of solar power are becoming all the more important. This is also the perfect time for start-ups, whose fresh ideas are helping build the energy world of tomorrow.

THE NEW INTERCONNECTED ENERGY WORLD

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Renewable energy is more than just an alternative to conventional energy sources. This is where The smarter E Europe comes in, as the most important innovation hub for empowering new energy solutions, dedicating itself to all topics relevant for the industry. For international stakeholders who are helping drive the clean energy transition, it provides a wealth of information about the potential offered by the new energy world.

The smarter E Europe comprises exhibitions, conferences, forums, workshops and other events offering exhibitors, visitors and partners alike a chance to discuss visions and pioneering concepts surrounding the modern energy industry. The platform sets focal points and trends, advances developments and promotes an exchange of ideas between industries.

The smarter E Europe is bringing together four exhibitions from May 15–17, 2019:

Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry

ees Europe, the continent’s largest and most-visited exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems

Power2Drive Europe, the international exhibition for charging infrastructure and electromobility

EM-Power, the exhibition for intelligent energy use in industry and buildings

The whole spectrum of the industry will be covered, offering visitors a comprehensive overview of trends, technologies and innovative concepts for the new energy world. Additionally, The smarter E Forum will take place on all three days of the exhibition. Various aspects of the energy sector, technologies and challenges will be examined at the Forum, and current approaches and solutions will be introduced and discussed. The smarter E Europe also includes the Smart Renewable Systems Conference, where leading experts in the energy sector will discuss fundamental industry issues. Anyone who wishes to help shape the energy future will be at The smarter E Europe in Munich.

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1,300 EXHIBITORS

100,000 sqm EXHIBITION

SPACE

50,000+ VISITORS

CONFERENCE QUICK FACTS

Dates May 14–15, 2019Hours 9:00am–6:00pmVenue ICM – Internationales

Congress Center München Messe München, GermanyAttendees 1,800 expected

Conferences Intersolar Europe Conference ees Europe Conference Power2Drive Europe Conference Smart Renewable Systems Conference

For more information, please visit www.TheSmarterE.de Program Conferences

EXHIBITION QUICK FACTS

Dates May 15–17, 2019Venue Messe München, GermanyTotal Exhibitors 1,300 in the halls A1–A3, B1–B3, C1–C4 Exhibition Space 100,000 sqmVisitors 50,000+ Application Form www.TheSmarterE.de For Exhibitors

Participation Application

Rental Rates per sqm Members1 Regular priceRow booth €214 €225Corner booth €228 €240Peninsula booth €238 €249Island booth €247 €258

1 Member Rate: Companies qualify for the member rate if the company applied for the Membership Program and exhibited in an Intersolar or ees or Power2Drive or EM-Power exhibition within the past 12 months of application submission. Please be aware: A retroactive discount is not possible.

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The cumulative figures for the years up to 2017 are for the exhibitions Intersolar and ees Europe.

The cumulative figures for the years up to 2017 are for the exhibitions Intersolar and ees Europe.

2016 2017 2018 2019(expected)

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Exhibitor Numbers2016–2019

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Exhibition Area (gross) 2016–2019

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Exhibitors at The smarter E Europe 2018

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POST SHOW REPORT 2018: IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS

Overall Assessment

92%

of the exhibitors rated The smarter E Europe as

“excellent/very good“ and “good“.

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Top 20 Origin of International Visitors

Italy 1,724

Spain 1,479

France 1,449

Switzerland 1,396

Austria 1,223

The Netherlands 1,127

Great Britain 994

China 816

Turkey 685

Czech Republic 569

Belgium 515

India 481

Hungary 461

Poland 443

Sweden 397

Ukraine 384

Portugal 383

USA 352

Israel 307

Greece 294

Since 2018, The smarter E Europe has brought together four energy exhibitions – Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power. This success story began 27 years ago with the founding of Intersolar Europe, and the industry has enjoyed nothing but progress ever since. The innovation hub The smarter E Europe has transformed the exhibitions into major attractions.

In 2018, 1,172 exhibitors presented their products and innovations over 86,000 square meters of exhibition space, and around 47,000 visitors travelled from 156 countries to learn about the new energy world. The new exhibition format was a huge success – and the figures for 2019 are extremely promising, too. The next edition of The smarter E Europe is set to draw 1,300 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors from around the world.

The cumulative figures for the years up to 2017 are for the exhibitions Intersolar and ees Europe.

STEADY GROWTH

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Visitor Numbers 2016–2019

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54%international

Visitors at The smarter E Europe 2018

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EXHIBITION SITE PLAN OF THE SMARTER E EUROPE 2019

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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6

C5 C6

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

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Intersolar Europeees Europe

EM-Power (C4) Power2Drive Europe (C3)

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„Messestadt West“ Subway Stop

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EntranceICM Conference,B- and C-Halls

Northwest EntranceC-Halls

Multi-StoreyCar Park

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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6

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A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

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Intersolar Europeees Europe

EM-Power (C4) Power2Drive Europe (C3)

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„Messestadt West“ Subway Stop

Express Way

West Entrance

North Entrance

EntranceICM Conference,B- and C-Halls

Northwest EntranceC-Halls

Multi-StoreyCar Park A1 Intersolar Europe

PV Cell and Module Manufacturers

A2 Intersolar Europe PV Cell and Module Manufacturers PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors PV Products, PV Services

A3 Intersolar Europe PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors PV Products, PV Services PV Mounting Systems PV Tracking Systems

B2 Intersolar Europe PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement & Control Technologies Smart Renewable Energy

B3 Intersolar Europe PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement & Control Technologies PV Systems Providers, PV Distributors PV Products, PV Services Solar thermal technologies Off-Grid Power

C1 Intersolar Europe PV Production Technologies, Materials Components and Accessories

C4 Intersolar Europe PV Systems PV Products

B1 ees Europe Stationary Battery and

Energy Storage Systems

C1 ees Europe Battery Manufacturing

Equipment Battery Materials

and Components Battery Testing/Research C2 ees Europe Stationary Battery and

Energy Storage Systems PtG, Hydrogen, Fuel cells

C3 Power2Drive Europe Charging Infrastructure Electric Mobility

C4 EM-Power Self-Supply with decentralized,

renewable energy Energy management and

building automation Energy services and contracting

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Intelligent, innovative, cross-sector – The smarter E Europe is an innovation hub that shines a spotlight on the central issues of the new energy world, with a particular focus on the topics of solar power, storage, energy management and clean mobility. The current cross-sector development of the industry led to the creation of The smarter E AWARD in 2018. This innovation prize is awarded to pioneers who are always thinking a step ahead and are already shaping the energy supply of the future. The smarter E AWARD honors noteworthy achievements and innovations in the categories

HOW YOU BENEFIT FROM A NOMINATION

Catching the eye of your visitors: With AWARD emblem stickers for your exhibition booth, AWARD nomination markers in exhibitor lists, and the opportunity of being presented at exhibition forums, your company will stand out of the crowd as a leader in innovation.

Comprehensive marketing services: Benefit from a comprehensive marketing package comprised of press activities, PR work (newsletters, brochures etc.), social media posts, the opportunity

Outstanding Projects and Smart Renewable Energy. Two other prizes are given for pioneering technologies and promising solutions from the solar and energy storage industries – the Intersolar AWARD, which was introduced over a decade ago and has become an indicator of the innovative strength of the solar industry, and the renowned ees AWARD.

The AWARD Ceremony is held at The smarter E Forum on the first day of the exhibition and attracts international attention and considerable media interest.

of placement in the exhibition's media center, the AWARD emblem as a seal of innovation, the hall of fame gallery, video posts (optional), certificate and trophy (for winners).

AWARD Ceremony: We'll shine the spotlight on your company: Take advantage of the international trade press's wide-range coverage of the AWARD Ceremony, network with the most important decision makers in the industry, and find new investors, partners and customers.

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THE SMARTER E AWARD, INTERSOLAR AWARD AND EES AWARD 2019

Submission period December 3, 2018–February 28, 2019Registration www.TheSmarterE-award.com

Eligible attendees Exhibitors from all the Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive & EM-Power 2019 exhibitions worldwideAWARD Ceremony May 15, 2019 at The smarter E Europe

YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT➔

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Since its founding 27 years ago, Intersolar Europe has enjoyed dynamic growth and has gone on a journey that has taken it from Pforzheim to Freiburg and on to Munich. With events on four continents, it has developed into a leading international exhibition and is now the world’s most prominent platform for the solar industry. As part of The smarter E Europe innovation hub, Intersolar Europe is more interconnected, integrative and forward-looking than ever before and reflects the latest market developments.

It links together all areas of the new energy world, highlighting the important role of the solar industry in shaping the energy future. It achieves this by focusing on photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies, solar power plants and grid infrastructure as well as solutions for the integration of renewable energies. At the event in Munich, key players from around the world come together to present their products to a wide audience.

Intersolar Europe is accompanied by the Intersolar Europe Conference, which features a comprehensive program of sessions on the latest trends and the outlook for the industry.

Additional workshops, forums, information events and tours provide a platform for innovative ideas and solutions that will transform the market. A further highlight of the exhibition each year is the Intersolar AWARD Ceremony.

Intersolar Europe stands out not least because of the numerous exhibitors from around the globe who travel to Munich to present their pioneering innovations and ideas. In 2018 alone, Intersolar Europe welcomed around 800 exhibitors and – together with its parallel events ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power – opened its doors to nearly 50,000 visitors. Intersolar Europe unites manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and partners of the solar industry under one roof.

You, too, can become part of this unique industry platform by presenting your company to trade visitors from around the world at Intersolar Europe 2019. We are certain that together we will shape the future of our energy supply.

For more information, please visit www.intersolar.de For Exhibitors

INTERSOLAR EUROPE – THE WORLDS' LEADING EXHIBITION FOR THE SOLAR INDUSTRY

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The energy storage market is profiting from the global boom in renewable energies, particularly in photovoltaics. Global investments in the power sector reflect this trend. A total of 310 billion USD was invested in new capacity for renewables in 2017, more than twice as much as for fossil fuels and nuclear power. Global demand for large-scale solar-plus-storage projects is especially high. 2017 was a record year for deployment of grid-connected battery energy storage. According to the market analysis firm IHS annual grid-connected battery energy storage installations grew by 53 percent, reaching 1.9 gigawatts (GW).

In recent years, ees Europe has become the continent’s largest and most-visited exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems. Leading energy storage providers from around the world use ees Europe as a platform to present their ground-breaking innovations. It allows trade visitors to learn more about the latest battery models, solutions for battery manufacture and new developments in components

and domestic storage systems, and to discover the most promising trends in large-scale storage systems.

ees Europe brings together manufacturers, service providers, project developers, investors, systems integrators and research institutes from all over the world to explore and discuss innovative battery technologies and future-oriented solutions for storing renewable energies. The exhibition is accompanied by the multi-day ees Europe Conference, where leading experts address the latest topics and trends in the battery and energy storage industry as well as encouraging discussion among attendees.

Would you like to use this innovative platform to present your latest developments? Then don’t miss out – book your exhibition booth today!

For more information, please visit www.ees-europe.com For Exhibitors

EES EUROPE – EUROPE'S LARGEST EXHIBITION FOR BATTERIES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

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E-mobility is emerging as a major trend. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly appealing for car fleet operators, companies and private individuals. The coming years will see hundreds of thousands of new electric vehicles on the roads and millions more charging stations installed, and fully half of these will be financed by private investors. Electric vehicles could make up around a third of all newly registered vehicles worldwide as soon as 2030. The forecast is clearly encouraging for the market and opens up new potential.

This is precisely where Power2Drive Europe comes in. The international exhibition for charging infrastructure and electromobility gives an overview of industry developments, trends and technologies. Exhibitors at Power2Drive Europe will present technical innovations for fun green driving, as well as solutions for charging infrastructure in public and private spaces. They will also display sophisticated systems for combining renewable energies and e-mobility and

for successfully developing the necessary infrastructure. And they will offer industry professionals a closer look at groundbreaking vehicle concepts.

Power2Drive Europe was launched in Munich in 2018 as part of the innovation hub The smarter E Europe, and was an immediate success with both exhibitors and visitors. 148 suppliers presented their innovations for charging infrastructure and e-mobility.

Do you work with products and innovations in the field of e-mobility? Then don’t miss out – book a booth at Power2Drive Europe in Munich now and help shape the future of the global transport transition.

For more information, please visit www.PowerToDrive.de For Exhibitors

POWER2DRIVE EUROPE – INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR CHARGING TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTROMOBILITY

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Our energy supply is undergoing rapid and significant change. Digitalization, decentralization and sector coupling – these are the buzzwords of the modern energy future. Electricity, heat and cooling energy are increasingly being produced right where they are needed, in factories and commercial buildings, in large residential buildings and in neighborhoods. Various methods of generation are used, from photovoltaics to wind power to decentralized heat/power-generation units, biomass and heat pumps. Smart solutions are needed to bring electricity from decentralized plants directly to the consumer.

Generation, storage, distribution and use must be interlinked and coordinated with each other as closely as possible. Advanced energy management systems and new business models can equip our energy supply for the future. It has to be secure and affordable, which means there is a growing need for efficient energy technologies, smart control systems and opportunities for saving energy. The technologies

and services that meet these needs can be found at EM-Power. It is the first exhibition for intelligent energy use in industry and buildings, focusing on professional energy customers and prosumers. This makes it the ideal platform for energy and facility managers, operators of residential and commercial buildings or municipal properties, as well as energy planners, architects and real estate professionals.Under the umbrella of The smarter E Europe, EM-Power presents solutions and technologies for an intelligent, sustainable and cost-effective energy supply in buildings, neighborhoods and industrial companies.

Do you want to be a part of the new energy world? Then book now to secure your space! Meet the multipliers, find expertise and establish new contacts.

For more information, please visit www.EM-Power.eu For Exhibitors

EM-POWER – THE EXHIBITION FOR INTELLIGENT ENERGY USE IN INDUSTRY AND BUILDINGS

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