Hannover, 06. Juli 2010

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Yesterday the federal government and states agreed on following the proposition of the federal ministry of the environment and cut the feed-in tariff for solar power plants on roofs by 16 percent. Starting with a cut of 13 percent by July 1st the cut is actually 3 percent less than suggested by the German Bundestag. Nevertheless, the next cut of 3 percent will already follow on October 1st. Bundestag and Bundesrat now still have to ratify the proposition this week.

With this decision the German government once again failed to supply the troubled German solar industry with planning security for the future. Many companies expect a decline in orders during the coming half year of up to 50 percent in comparison to the first six months of 2010. Due to the decline in demand the market is threatened by an ever increasing price pressure and that during a time when manufacturers are highly unlikely to reduce their prices. “The low workload will probably lead to short-time work and endanger jobs” stated AS Solar CEO Thomas Rust. “The federal government further ignores the general wish to realize the necessary and possible change towards sustainable energies and to strengthen solar technology.”

In January 2011 the feed-in tariff will be decreased once again by another 9 to 11 percent. This is already the fourth cut in the last 12 month and will lead to a further intensification of the situation.

Hannover, 22. Juni 2010

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Over the course of half a school year the third-graders from the Pestalozzi School Laatzen were enthusiastically studying renewable energies. At the energy workshop they learned how to build water and wind wheels and how to run lamps and radios solely with solar power. In spite of cloudy skies the students had strawberries with liquefied chocolate for their last meeting. Under the guidance of Angela Eilers from the project SnEK and Mr Paulig, a teacher at the Pestalozzi school, the students dealt with renewable energies. The big hand puppet Alex enthusiastically supported the workshop.

Tangible climate protection is the motto of the project SnEK – Schule nachhaltige Entwicklung (school sustainable development) – which has been offered by the Center for Energy and Environment at the Deister and Eilers Umweltkommunikation for several years now in the Hannover region.

This program, available at a low cost for schools,  is made possible through the financial support by sponsors such as AS Solar GmbH. After the initial subsidiary by the enercity fund proKlima ran out in summer 2008 the project is now dependant on external support. “I am glad that we get to enjoy this project, too”, said Mrs Trott, principal of the Berthold-Otto school. “This way the students concretely learn that climate protection is possible for everybody. And the school can save energy and money  through a few minor changes”.

Hannover, May 20, 2009

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The sun is our primary energy source and, for us, inexhaustible. Soon the global need for energy will be covered entirely by renewable energy sources. We see our company as a vital part of that future. Every day our enthusiastic team aims to promote and provide support for solar concepts worldwide. Our goal is to enable the idea of solar energy as a reality throughout the global world, thus contributing to an economically and ecologically secure power supply. We are a German based company with Paneuropean activities. Our sales department provides technical firms and installers with various photovoltaic, solar thermal, and pellet systems from our headquarters in Hannover, Germany. We connect lasting market quality and the technical know-how with outstanding service to give our customers an unparalleled advantage. Our qualified staff combine technological expertise, experience, and knowledge creating a team made only from the best: architects, ecologists, electricians, engineers, metalworkers, and storemen. They are professionals in their fields, guaranteeing you the perfectly planned solar system of the highest quality. We do not fear the comparison with others in a demanding market and will do whatever it takes to meet our customers' requirements.

Founded: July 1, 2004                                                   
CEOs: Gerd Pommerien, Thomas Rust                                                           
Employees: 100                                                                                                         
Turnover 2008:
35 MWp installed performance photovoltaics
6500 m² installed collector area solar thermal