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SOLAR INDUSTRY EVENTS - CONFERENCES - TRADE SHOWS

GEOPOWER AMERICAS 2010
Feb 15 - 17 2010 | San Francisco, US
GeoPower Americas is the geothermal industry’s annual meeting place in San Francisco. The only event to bring together governments, developers and investors from North, Central and South America under one roof, GeoPower Americas is essential for anyone seeking new business opportunities in these exciting and rapidly growing markets.
Phone - +44 20 7099 0600
Email - info@greenpowerconferences.com.

CTO POWER SUMMIT
Feb 15 - 16 2010 | San Diego, Ca
Darnell's CTO Power Summit will provide CTOs and technology and engineering executives at global power converter companies (including ac-dc power supplies, dc-dc converter modules, inverters, lighting ballasts, motor drives and uninterruptible power supplies) with a relaxed atmosphere to network with colleagues, learn new solutions from their peers both inside and outside the power electronics industry, hear the latest application and market trends, and leave with high-impact knowledge take-aways.
Phone - (951) 279-6684
Email - darnell.info@darnell.com

THE EILAT-EILOT INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Feb 16 - 18 2010 | Eilat, Israel
The International Renewable Energy Conference in Eilat provides an important platform for industry leaders, scientists, regulators, bankers and investors to share information and collaborate in shaping a vibrant future economy that is focused on reducing dependence on fossil fuels and helps protect the delicate balance of life on earth. Topics include: research & development, commercialization of new technologies, production of energy from renewable resources, energy conservation, raising awareness and education, and supportive regulation.
Phone - +972-(0)3-761-0814
Email - sandra@internationaltc.co.il

AFRICAN UTILITY WEEK
Feb 22 - 25 2010 | Durban, South Africa
African Utility Week will bring real insight into optimising the revenue potential of utilities through smart metering and revenue protection; the realities of running your utility as a commercial enterprise and strategies to get the most out of existing infrastructure. The role of renewable energy is examined as part of a comprehensive energy mix and rural electrification and access to water will be debated by industry visionaries.
Phone - +27 21 700 3500 / 888 559 8017 (US)
Email - viviana.fuso@spintelligent.com

RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO NORTH AMERICA 2010
Feb 23 - 25 2010 | Austin TX
The 2010 conference promises to offer a worldwide audience who will hear papers, panel discussions and presentations during technical sessions related to technology, markets, business strategies and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels hydrogen and energy sectors. There has never been a better time to be a part of the exciting, ever-growing world of renewable energy!
Phone - 918.831.9102
Email - rewna-conference@pennwell.com

CANWEA WIND ENERGY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SEMINAR
Feb 24 - 25 2010 | Quebec City, Quebec
Phone - 1-800-922-6932
Email - events@canwea.ca

CORE’S FIFTH ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES SUMMIT & EXPO
Mar 02 - 04 2010 | Denver, CO
The Summit will bring together hundreds of leading business, government, academic and nonprofit organizations from across the country and the globe to accelerate the adoption rate.
Phone - 303.592.4083
Email - natalia@corecolorado.org

PV EXPO 2010
Mar 03 - 05 2010 | Tokyo Japan
Regarded as Asia's most important business hub of the PV industry, PV EXPO will continue its growth with strong platform as the B-to-B specialized exhibition.
Phone - +81-3-3349-8576
Email - pv@reedexpo.co.jp

ESD ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CONFERENCE: CREATING SOLUTIONS, DRIVING CHANGE
Mar 03 - 03 2010 | Detroit, MI
Mark your calendar for the conference that will bring together leaders in the alternative energy industry, and representatives of government, policy and technology to discuss issues and offer solutions and opportunities available in this industry. Panel discussions, breakout sessions and exhibits are only some of the attractions that this conference will offer.
Phone - 248-353-0735
Email - esd@esd.org

BWEA WAVE & TIDAL 2010 - CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Mar 04 - 04 2010 | London, UK
Phone - 020 7901 3000
Email - info@bwea.com

WORLD METER DESIGN CONGRESS
Mar 07 - 07 2010 | San Diego, Ca
The World Meter Design Congress provides the ONLY meeting place for the world’s meter design engineers, system architects, research engineers and production professionals to gain insights into the new requirements and opportunities shaping the design and development of next generation smart metering and grid systems.
Phone - (+27) 21 700 3500
Email - annemarie.roodbol@spintelligent.com

METERING AMERICA / MDM AMERICA 2010
Mar 07 - 10 2010 | San Diego, Ca
Metering, Billing/MDM America 2010 conference and exhibition presents its greatest lineup yet of in-depth case studies, panel discussions, industry seminars, exhibits and up-front conversation. The conference program is designed to dissect some of the most important issues facing the utility industry to date. Discover from your peers how to enhance your business, find solutions to your technological requirements, and where partnerships can improve the metering, billing, data management, and customer management function overall.
Phone - 916 984 7430
Email - mike.smith@spintelligent.com

WIND POWER COMMERCIAL STRATEGIES
Mar 10 - 12 2010 | Prague, Czech Republic
Held over three days, the Wind Power Commercial Strategies Conference & Exhibition 2010 will bring together international and national leaders to address key science, technology, policy and commercial issues facing the commercial development of the industry. Information and insights will be drawn primarily from case study presentations covering the latest practical developments under the theme of ‘innovative ideas creating practical solutions’.
Phone - +421 944 263926
Email - info@inno-qube.com

BWEA CONNECT - NETWORKING EVENT
Mar 10 - 10 2010 | London, UK
Phone - 020 7901 3000
Email - info@bwea.com

WORLD BIOFUELS MARKETS 2010
Mar 15 - 17 2010 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
World Biofuels Markets is the leading industry networking event where, each year, the leaders of the biofuels world convene to meet new customers, suppliers and partners and help drive innovation and business. Over 4500 high caliber executives from 78 countries have attended WBM to date.
Phone - 44 (0)207 099 0600
Email - info@greenpowerconferences.com

NEW YORK CITY GO GREEN EXPO, IN ASSOCIATION WITH CBS
Mar 19 - 21 2010 | New York, NY
Phone - 212.655.4505 ext 223
Email - brand@gogreenexpo.com

SOLAR BUSINESS: BANGKOK 2010
Mar 22 - 23 2010 | Bangkok, Thailand
SolarBangkok2010 will focus on doing, not on talking. It will emphasize practical issues such as market development, choice of technology, financing, distribution networks, performance standards and testing, operational practice, and practical government programs such as feed-in tariff, public procurement, and the issue of permits.
Phone - +322 537 2603
Email - solar@smv-online.com

RENEWABLE BIOMASS FOR AFFORDABLE POWER GENERATION
Mar 23 - 24 2010 | Minneapolis, MN
Biomass-coal co-combustion represents a near-term, low-risk, rapidly deployable, sustainable, highly scalable, renewable energy option. This conference features utility experts who have already adopted biomass and co-fire strategies. They will explain the technical, logistical, and regulatory challenges along with lessons learned.
Phone - 303-770-8800x270
Email - arhodes@euci.com

SUNWIZE TRAINING SUMMIT FOR SOLAR INSTALLERS
Mar 24 - 25 2010 | Orlando, Florida
Two Days of Intensive Technical and Business Training- 16 Half Day Sessions, 4 Parallel Tracks, NABCEP Credits.
Phone - (408) 510-5060
Email - lwheeler@sunwize.com

ASIASOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC EXPO
Mar 30 - 01 2010 | ShanghaiMart, China
Backed up by the world’s most rapid and dynamic growth, and possessing an enormous market, the growth of China’s solar PV industry has in recent years far exceeded the global average. The state government is also encouraging development. On March 26, the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development jointly issued the “Solar Roofs Program”, aimed at giving financial subsidies to Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) application projects. China New Energy Chamber of Commerce is working together with the Ministry of Construction to establish a solar PV industry alliance to resolve matters like subsidy standards, the subsidy application process, etc.
Phone -
Email - expo@aiexpo.com.cn

PV AMERICA
Apr 03 - 05 2010 | Philadelphia, PA
PV America 2009 attracted over 2,300 industry attendees and 138 exhibitors. Additionally, more than 1,700 local residents attended Tuesday’s Public Day to see the latest innovations in PV technology and opportunities to install clean, affordable solar energy on their homes and businesses.
Phone - 703.631.6200
Email - info@seia.org

POWER & ELECTRICITY WORLD ASIA / SMART ELECTRICITY WORLD
Apr 05 - 09 2010 | Suntec, Singapore
Dubbed as Asia's prestigious and most comprehensive power event, the 13th Annual Power and Electricity World Asia 2010 is where top level issues are addressed by business leaders and regulators across the region. This is the most influential platform where industry stakeholders gather annually to identify business opportunities, discuss viable investment models and seal profitable partnerships.
Phone - +65 6322 2757
Email - yeeling.chua@terrapinn.com

6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Apr 07 - 09 2010 | Freiburg, Germany
The CPV-6 conference provides the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research, industrialization and the market for concentrating photovoltaic technologies. The conference is devoted to in-depth technical discussions on the science, engineering, performance and economics of CPV systems.
Phone -
Email - info@cpv-conference.org

ALGAE BIOFUEL WORKSHOP 2010
Apr 12 - 13 2010 | India
Growdiesel Climate Care Council is a non-commercial organization. The council works on non-profit basis for the welfare & benefit of the Society and presently dedicated to the cause of climate care through prevention of Global Warming. Growdiesel has organized three highly successful international summits “Algae Biofuel Summit 2008”, “Energy Farming Summit 2009” & “2nd Algae Biofuel Summit 2009” in India. These summits was attended by researchers, scientists, top management experts and delegates from leading research institutes, universities and reputed organizations from over 21 countries across the world.
Phone - +91 11 65803335
Email - info@growdieselevents.com

CANWEA WIND ENERGY FORUM
Apr 13 - 14 2010 | Toronto, Ontario
Phone - 1-800-922-6932
Email - events@canwea.ca

6TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR SOUTH EAST EUROPE
Apr 14 - 16 2010 | Sofia, Bulgaria
The Focus country for 2010 will be Italy. Germany will be again the strategic partner of the event. For the first time there will be a special session for RES Mobile: e-cars & e-bikes in SEE and in Central Europe; other innovative e-mobile systems; Hybrids.
Phone - (+359 32) 945459
Email - office@viaexpo.com

SMALL HYDRO 2010
Apr 15 - 16 2010 | Montreal Quebec
This event has 14 case studies from leading IPPs, utilities and developers, 12 countries represented, and an overview of the newest, most exciting technology in the industry. It brings together the key industry players to discuss optimum small hydro strategies.
Phone - 44 (0) 20 7936 6673
Email - neilmckinnon@arena-international.com

PHILADELPHIA GO GREEN EXPO, IN ASSOCIATION WITH CBS & PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER
Apr 16 - 18 2010 | Oaks, PA
Phone - 212.655.4505 ext 223
Email - brand@gogreenexpo.com

GASIFICATION
Apr 19 - 20 2010 | Crowne Plaza St James London
Covering a wide range of industry driven topics such as the latest UCG and IGCC developments, Gasification 2010 will also be uncovering some newer trends including biomass gasification and niche technologies within the field. Featuring speakers from key projects around the world and providing in-depth analysis of the issues facing the sector, this comprehensive conference provides essential information for the coal and power industries.
Phone - +44 (0)20 7827 6180
Email - mszymaniak@smi-online.co.uk

HANNOVER MESSE 2010
Apr 19 - 23 2010 | Hannover, Germany
HANNOVER MESSE is the world's most important technology event and host venue for the Energy, Power Plant, and Pipeline Technology trade fairs. Out of the eight trade shows featured at Hannover Messe 2010, these three fairs will showcase the complete energy mix of the future. Highlights include the U.S. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Solutions Park, Forum for Renewable Energies, Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells, Pipeline Technology Conference, and World Energy Dialogue.
Phone - (609) 987-1202
Email - uhammer@hfusa.com

EWEC 2010
Apr 20 - 23 2010 | Warsaw, Poland
The European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition (EWEC) is widely regarded as the most professional, comprehensive and informative in the wind sector. It offers a unique opportunity to generate new business leads.
Phone - 32 2 400 10 07
Email - info@ewec.info

INTERNATIONAL SMALL WIND CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Apr 27 - 28 2010 | Glasgow, UK
Phone - 020 7901 3000
Email - info@bwea.com

EUROPEAN BIOMASS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2010
May 03 - 07 2010 | Lyon, France
The European BC&E is held at different venues throughout Europe and ranks as the world's leading event in the Biomass sector. It is supported by the European Commission, ADEME - the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Natural Sciences Sector, WCRE - the World Council for Renewable Energy, EUBIA - the European Biomass Industry Association.
Phone - +39 055 500 21 74
Email - biomass.conference@etaflorence.it

NHA HYDROGEN CONFERENCE AND EXPO
May 03 - 06 2010 | Long Beach, Ca
The NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo is the largest hydrogen conference in the U.S. and the longest running annual hydrogen conference in the world.
Phone - 202-223-5547
Email - info@hydrogenassociation.org

SNEC PV POWER EXPO 2010
May 05 - 05 2010 | Shanghai, China
SNEC (2010) PV Power Expo welcomes every participant in this field! Come and take the chance of this international platform to make contacts with worldwide colleagues and jointly create a bright future of green energy through communication, cooperation and technology innovation!
Phone - +86 15921921158
Email - cathychu2007@163.com

SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY 2010
May 11 - 12 2010 | San Diego, USA
Smart Grid Update provides the industry with cutting edge analysis of smart grid technology, services and strategies at all its events ‐ a channel featuring up‐to‐the‐minute competitive business information, news, interviews, reviews, reports and in‐depth analysis of the latest industry trends. It offers a high quality focus no other conference can match.
Phone - +44 (0) 207-375-7585
Email - jallen@telematicsupdate.com

FORESTRY, BIOMASS & SUSTAINABILITY
May 13 - 14 2010 | London
This event will provide up-to-date analysis of the developments in policy, economics and financing of biomass and forestry projects, and help you identify new investment opportunities and risks in these rapidly growing markets.
Phone - +44 (0) 20 7251 9151
Email - conferences@environmental-finance.com

SOLAR 2010, ASES NATIONAL SOLAR CONFERENCE
May 17 - 22 2010 | Phoenix, AZ
The National Solar Conference is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy. Join as at SOLAR 2010 for the nation's best educational opportunity for solar energy professionals!
Phone - 303-443-3130
Email - conference@ases.org

ATLANTA GO GREEN EXPO, IN ASSOCIATION WITH CBS & PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER
May 21 - 23 2010 | Atlanta, PA
Phone - 212.655.4505 ext 223
Email - brand@gogreenexpo.com

2010 WIND POWER CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
May 23 - 26 2010 | Dallas, Texas
The World's largest and most anticipated annual event for Wind Energy.
Phone - (202) 383-2512
Email - conference@awea.org

GRIDWISE EXPO
May 24 - 27 2010 | Santa Clara, Ca
In partnership with the GridWise Architecture Council, the GridWise Expo focuses on interoperability framework for the Smart Grid, covering issues relevant to utilities, energy providers, regional and system operators, smart meter and AMI players, as well as the full scope of consumer-side issues related to residential, commercial and industrial energy systems brought about by Smart Grid.
Phone -
Email - info@clasma.com

CONNECTIVITY WEEK
May 24 - 27 2010 | Santa Clara, Ca
Focused on implementation technologies, business development and market growth, the fifth ConnectivityWeek is held in Silicon Valley in the midst of the cleantech innovation community; it is recognized as a key conference for the application of ICT (Information Communication Technology) for energy management and efficiency.
Phone -
Email - info@clasma.com

BWEA CYMRU 2010
May 26 - 26 2010 | Cardiff, UK
Phone - 020 7901 3000
Email - info@bwea.com

ENERGY OCEAN 2010
Jun 08 - 10 2010 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
EnergyOcean is the world's leading event focusing on renewable and sustainable energy from the oceans and is the primary education platform and networking event for key players in the industry. Attendees will learn of the latest technological advances, investment opportunities, regulatory issues, and planned and implemented projects around the world. Companies that participate include federal regulators, state regulations, utilities, banking institutions, engineering firms, manufacturers, academic institutions, etc.
Phone - 713.343.1869
Email - info@energyocean.com

SMART ELECTRICITY WORLD USA
Jun 14 - 16 2010 | Los Angeles, CA
The USA’s most important meeting point for the emerging discipline of Smart Electricity. It focuses on ideas and solutions in all the key areas: distributed generation, smart transmission, large scale storage, demand management and investment and funding.
Phone - 212 379 6320
Email - rebecca.sloan@terrapinn.com

BWEA OFFSHORE WIND 2010 - CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Jun 29 - 30 2010 | Liverpool, UK
Phone - 020 7901 3000
Email - info@bwea.com

SINOCES, CHINA INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
Jul 09 - 12 2010 | Qingdao, China
The China International Consumer Electronics Show (SINOCES), the largest consumer technology show in the Asia-Pacific region, is the gateway to the Chinese market offering opportunities for leading consumer electronics (CE) businesses from China and abroad to view and showcase the latest technologies and cutting edge products. More than 450 exhibitors, 70,000 attendees and 300 press from around the globe are expected to attend SINOCES, July 9-12, 2010.
Phone - 86-532-81978609/80978659
Email - marketing@sinoces.com

SPIE OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2010
Aug 01 - 05 2010 | San Diego, California
SPIE Optics + Photonics is the conference and exhibition where optical engineering meets the emerging technologies of nanotechnology, photonic devices and solar energy and their applications.
Phone - +1 360 676 3290
Email - customerservice@spie.org

INTERNATIONAL GREEN BUILDING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Sep 23 - 25 2010 | Kuala Lumpur
Phone - +60 3 7880 0413
Email - stkoh@asifgroup.com

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Publish date - Feb. 11, 2010