Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft

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Founded in 1979, Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft is a ngo headquartered in Berlin, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.

The Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW) is a trade association established in 1979 that represents the interests of German solar and energy storage companies. The organization emerged from the merger of predecessor associations UVS and BSi on January 1, 2006. With over 40 years of history, the BSW aggregates regulatory conditions, networks members by market role, and operates as an information provider, advisor, and mediator between industry, politics, and consumers. Core activities include advocating for favorable investment climate in solar energy, organizing skilled workforce development and immigration support, managing export promotion and market development, and providing technical advisory services on photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, and storage solutions. The association maintains approximately 20 employees in its Berlin headquarters and coordinates work through board members, working groups, committees, and advisory boards.