Photovoltaics

Stefan de Haan is a principal analyst for photovoltaics (PV) and is the author of numerous PV-related consulting and market research studies. Complementing his knowledge in photovoltaics, he has in-depth experience in nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, and clean room technology.

In his prior post at Wicht Technologie Consulting (WTC) he was senior analyst for photovoltaics and nanotechnology. Leading the nanotechnology research team at WTC, he was the project manager of European Commission-funded nanotechnology road mapping activities and headed a variety of market studies in nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, sensor technology, and quantum information technology. Before joining WTC, de Haan worked as a senior researcher in the semiconductor and nanophysics group of the Ludwigs-Maximilians-University of Munich developing quantum mechanical nanoelectronic devices implemented in low dimensional semiconductor systems. During his studies he worked at Siemens, VLSI Technology, and at the German National Research Center for Environment and Health.

de Haan graduated with distinction from Munich University with a degree in Physics. He speaks German, English, and Spanish and has a basic knowledge of French.