
Managing Director, Renewable Analytics, LLC
Member of the Natural Resources Council
Dirk Morbitzer is Managing Director of Renewable Analytics LLC; an industry research firm that provides timely supply chain research in the Photovoltaic industry. Prior to this he was the Director Global Procurement at Trina Solar, an integrated PV manufacturer in China involved in the production of ingots, wafers and cells, as well as the assembly of modules. Before joining Trina Solar he was the Head of Procurement and Materials Management at SAG Solarstrom, a Germany based firm providing solar power systems in Europe. Mr. Morbitzer has deep experience in increasing supplies of photovoltaic systems, negotiating contracts, and identifying suppliers in Europe, USA, China, India, Korea and Australia. He has experience in sourcing photovoltaic components and managing European market regulations. Prior, Mr. Morbitzer was Manager of Supply Chain at Accenture. He holds a BS in Marketing from Passau University and C.P.M. professional certification from the Institute of Supply Management. (This is me - Update Profile)
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Mitsubishi in line with new trend of buying sales pipeline
March 10, 2009
Mitsubishi takes stake in Acciona solar firm | www.reuters.com
The acquisition of parts of Acciona is in line with the action other companies are undertaking to secure their sales pipelines.
August 6, 2008
LA CNE APRUEBA LA PROPUESTA DE INDUSTRIA PARA EL SECTOR FOTOVOLTAICO | www.enervia.com
The new Spanish Feed In Tariff (FIT) - if passed by the government will have significant impacts on the global PV Industry. As the Spanish market will be significantly smaller than in previous years all the modules that are produced and were designated for the Spanish market will need to find new markets. Developing new markets will be the key challenge for PV module producers around the globe.
Changes in European Regulation will create volatile Quarters
July 28, 2008
Solar PV Builds Momentum Across Europe | www.renewableenergyworld.com
The recent changes in the German Feed In Tariffs (expected) and the steep proposed cuts by the Spanish Government (rather unexpected) will create volatile market conditions around the globe. At the same time as significant additional production capacities are added along all steps of the PV supply chain the second biggest market (Spain) will drop its demand significantly - if the proposed regulation is enacted.
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| Solar Power Experts (EU) | 94 |
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