Solar Economics Forum USA
The Meeting Place for U.S. Solar Policy and Business
Washington D.C., USA: 9—10, September 2009
Introduction
The U.S. solar industry could become the largest solar market in the world and solar can play a significant role in the U.S. energy mix, providing a viable option that addresses environmental and security issues.
Despite the global economic crisis, the total capacity of solar energy grew by 1,265 megawatts (MW) in 2008 according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Capacity in photovoltaic (PV) grew at record levels. And while no new concentrating solar power (CSP) plants were completed in 2008, projects totalling more than 6,000 MW are in the pipeline most with signed purchase power agreements.
Recent legislation, such as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) extended the 30-percent federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations for 8 years and also allows utilities to benefit directly from the ITC. Billions of dollars will be invested under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 confirming President Obama’s support of renewable energy sources, including solar. It is clear that the U.S. will have the long term stability for the development of residential, commercial and large-scale solar.
Many state and local governments have also adopted innovative policies to speed the adoption of solar energy and now many states are considering legislation that would modify current programs and as well as how they will implement the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
The 12th edition of our Global Solar Series, Solar Economics Forum USA aims to bring together leading solar industry players to explore the economics of the solar industry, understand the impact of current policies and find ways to further accelerate market growth and cut costs to reach grid parity.
Key Reasons to Attend
- Understand the economics of the U.S. solar industry and why Solar has been given a key role in the U.S. response to the economic crisis.
- Find out the details behind the U.S. policy developments at federal and state level, what this means for solar businesses and how policy is driving the market forward
- Compare the true cost curves for the different technologies (PV, Thin Film, CSP, CPV) and hear how manufacturing is being scaled up
- Hear which technologies are attractive for investment and how projects can be financed in the current climate
- Benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities – the Global Solar Series has attracted over 700 high profile attendees this year
Who will you meet?
The conference will bring together key players from the solar industry and the financial community with
an unrivalled combination of solar technology developers, manufacturers, distributers and project developers. You will have chance to network with:
- Federal and State government officials and regulators
- utilities
- solar technology manufacturers
- solar project developers
- venture capital firms
- private equity funds
- banks
- solar distributors and installers
- technology research and development companies
- industry analysts
- legal experts and consultants
Companies attending previous Green Power Solar Events include:
Abengoa Solar, Alstom Power, Amonix Inc, Ausra, Banco Santander, BP Alternative Energy, Bertrams Heatec AG, Bertsch Ecopower, Best Solar Hi-Tech Co Ltd, BrightSource Energy, BSW-Solar, Climate Change Capital, CNRS, Cobra ,ConocoPhillips, Cool Earth Solar, Corning Inc, DLR, Eco Energy Ltd, Edison, EIB, Emerging Energy Research, Enfinity, ENI, EON, Epuron, Ernst & Young, Esolar, European Commission, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Flowserve, Foresight Group, FORBES, GE Energy, Gorosabel, Greenpeace International, Guardian Glass, Hamburg Climate Protection Foundation, Hazel Capital LLP, Ibersolar Energia SA, International Energy Agency, KfW, Kockums AB, Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield and Byers, Large-scale Solar Association, Lotus Solar Technologies, Louys Consulting, Martifer, McKinsey, Menova Energy, Merloni Progetti, Mitsubishi Corp, Mountain Cleantech, Nanosolar, Navigant Consulting Inc, New Energy Finance, NREL, NV Energy, NOTS BV, Novatec-Biosol, Ormat, P&T Technologia IbER, Q-Cells, Rabobank, Rotem Industries, Satcon, Schott Solar, Sempra Generation, Siemens AG, Skyfuel, SENER, Sharp, Solar Millennium, Solar Reserve, SolarPACES, Solon Corp,Solucar Power, SolFocus, SoloPower Inc, Southern California Edison, Stirling Energy Systems, SunPower Corp, Terravita, ThermoSolar Power LLC, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, TREC Trinity Ventures, Vattenfall, Verbund Management Service, US Department of Energy, US Digital, Western Governors’ Association, WorleyParsons
Confirmed speakers include:
U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ
Raj Atluru, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, USA
Matt Cheney, Chief Executive Officer, Renewable Ventures, USA
Carrie Cullen Hitt, President, The Solar Alliance, USA
Julia Hamm, Executive Director, Solar Electric Power Association, USA
Shawn Kravetz, President, Esplanade Capital. USA
U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich, D-NM, USA
Chris O'Brien, Head of Market Development, Oerlikon Solar, USA
Nancy Pfund, Managing Partner, DBL Investors, USA
John Bartlett,
Financial Analyst, U.S. Department of Energy
Adam Browning,
Executive Director, The Vote Solar Initiative, USA
Joseph Fiordaliso,
Commissioner,New Jersey Board of Public Utilities,
USA
Nancy Hartsoch,
Director,
CPV
Consortium
and
Vice President,
SolFocus,
USA
Arnold Leitner,
Chief Executive Officer, SkyFuel, USA
Brian Murphy,
Chief Executive Officer, PrimeStar Solar,
USA
Mike Nedd,
Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management, USA
William Nesbitt,
Managing Director, Good Energies, USA
Scott Stephens, Solar Energy Technology Program, U.S. Department of Energy
Sanjay Wagle,
Renewable Energy Advisor, Recovery Act Team, U.S. Department of Energy
David Rubin, Director, PG+E, USA
Peter Solomon, Director, enXco, USA
Frank Wilkins, Solar Thermal Team Leader, U.S. Department of Energy
Edward Fenster, Chief Executive Officer,
SunRun, USA
Patrick Hofer Noser, Chief Executive Officer, 3S – Swiss Solar Systems, Switzerland
Kristina Peterson, President,
Gemini Solar Development Company, USA
V. John White, Executive Director,
CEERT, USA
Matt Baker, Commissioner,
Colorado Public Utilities Commission, USA
Paula Mints, Associate Director,
Navigant Consulting, USA
Agenda outline
Keynote Sessions
- Solar Energy in the USA
- The Economics of Solar Power
Solar Policy for the U.S.
- Policies Supporting Solar
- Global Solar Policies
- Grading Countries Solar Investments
- A Nationwide View on State Programs and Markets
- Solar Policy Options Panel
Developing Solar Business Models
- Solar Markets
- Large-scale Solar
- Commercial Solar
- Residential Solar
Solar Technologies - Towards Grid Parity
- US Solar Energy Technology Program
- Defining Grid Parity
- Silicon-wafer based PV
- Thin Film PV
- Concentrating Solar Thermal
- Concentrating PV
Solar Investments and Finance
- Investment Overview
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Solar Power Finance Strategies
The Solar Future
Solar 101
A 1-day primer for non-engineers
8 September 2009
Course objectives:
Whether you are new to the industry or simply want to refresh and update your knowledge, this one-day training course will ensure you are up-to-speed with the key, fundamental aspects of the solar energy industry. You will learn both about the key technologies for harnessing the sun's energy - photovoltaics and solar thermal - and the factors which will decide their commercial success or failure. Technologies are placed in their relevant business context, with reference to the potential solar resource and the energy market as a whole, and considering some of the practical, economic and regulatory factors affecting demand and supply.
To view full program click here.
Speaking Opportunities
If you are interested in speaking at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Monica Mohovich :
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sponsor Solar Economics Forum USA and benefit from:
- 1st class lead generation: meet companies actively working in the solar industry
- Enhanced brand profile: pre-event promotional campaign plus extensive on site branding
- Excellent publicity: gain an incredible amount of presence from on site promotion
- A cost effective marketing solution: our development team will be happy to customize a package and develop a cost effective marketing channel to generate new sales leads
Sponsorship options offering varying levels of branding and exposure are available to suit budgets and marketing aims.
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Venue
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC
USA
