ARMOR Solar Power Welcomes New European Leadership Team

Followed by extensive external growth, ARMOR solar power films, a leader in organic photovoltaics (OPV), is beginning a new chapter.

Dr. Ralph Paetzold will lead a multidisciplinary European team at ARMOR solar power films: Moïra Asses (SVP of strategy and marketing); Mélanie Bertrand (VP technology), Hermann Issa (SVP business development and project management); Sebastian Meier (VP corporate development and partner management); Tobias Sauermann (VP industrial); and Nicolas Vannieuwenhuyse (VP for key accounts). His key goal is to actively advance the fight against global warming, thanks to the solar ASCA solution.

“One team, four sites and ten nationalities – ARMOR solar power films relies on talented experts and their synergies to bring all of its customers’ ideas to life, to develop new solu-tions and to lead successfully,” said Paetzold.

The European Union (EU) aims to reach a 55% carbon reduction in emissions in 2030, compared to that of 1990. In order to do this, the EU would have to invest $585 billion (about €480 billion) in renewable energy by the end of the decade, according to analysts at Wood Mackenzie. Additionally, European carbon neutrality is mentioned in the Paris Agreement as a means of keeping global warming below 2°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.

“OPV has become an integral player in the fight against global warming, and after a brief start-up phase, it is currently entering a significant growth period, with an increase in project demands for more frequent usage. Now more than ever, our customers’ and part-ners’ need for more decarbonized projects is placed at the center of our company,” Paetzold said.

“Positioned as a link in the value chain and not as a simple isolated technology, we are convinced that ASCA solar film is the low-carbon solution of the future. It can be used to solarize all existing surfaces, in numerous markets and sectors, like mobility, IoT or con-struction. Enabling access to energy everywhere, for everyone, all the time, is what we are aiming for,” said Hubert de Boisredon, chairman and CEO, ARMOR.