One of the world's most important solar power conferences is currently underway in Munich, at a crucial time for the solar industry. The industry's growth in Europe is slowing while other markets are booming.

Until Friday of this week (21.06.2013) over 50,000 guests and experts will visit Intersolar Europe at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich. The expo, which is one of the most important for the solar industry worldwide, will see some 1300 companies demonstrate their products.

In focus at the expo this year are technologies for the world's new solar markets, in Asia and Africa. As well, displays on how to make solar power more affordable and more accessible for households line the exhibition halls.