Introduction

The Meeting Place for Technology and Finance

In 2007, investment in solar energy soared to $8.1bn and in 2008 two deals alone have seen an additional inflow of $3bn.  With new solar technologies succeeding in delivering greater efficiencies at a lower cost and manufacturing ramping up across the globe, the prospect of grid parity for solar energy is firmly in sight.  As the financial community focuses its attention on solar as an investment opportunity, the need for accurate and timely information has never been greater.

“Solar Innovation & Investment” is the annual New York meeting place for all investors and operators in solar energy.  From thin-film through to CPV and CSP, this intensive two-day forum offers a complete and comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory framework, new technologies reaching the market, and innovative financing structures for solar projects.  Presentations and case studies will be combined with interactive panel discussions and structured networking, bringing together the best minds in the industry to develop a new roadmap for the scaling up of solar power to become a primary electric power source for the USA.

The Solar Energy Industries Association estimates that between $450 bn and $560 bn in capital investment is needed by 2025 if solar power is to reach 10% of US power consumption. Held on the doorstep of the world’s financial community, this conference will truly get under the skin of the challenges inherent in financing large-scale solar power development and help cross the chasm to the rapid scale-up of solar technology as a key grid-tied energy resource.

Key Reasons to Attend

• Develop a thorough understanding of silicon PV, thin-film, CSP and CPV technologies
• Decipher which new products have the potential to make it big at the “Dragons’ Den” Venture Capital Panel
• Discover the innovative production techniques revolutionizing solar module manufacturing today
• Destroy your misconceptions regarding commercial and residential solar services through case studies of new PPAs and other financing structures
• Discuss the challenges in achieving grid-connectivity for utility-scale solar installations
• Debate the impact of today’s financial markets on raising capital for new solar projects
• Determine how the results of the US Presidential election could impact the domestic solar industry
• Deploy your networking skills at social functions with fellow participants
• Define the right strategy for your solar energy investments in 2009

Who Will You Meet?

Join over 150 decision-makers from the solar energy industries and the financial community.  Held in Midtown New York, this conference will bring together an unrivalled combination of start-ups, large-scale project developers, manufacturers and financiers.

Network with:

• Investors and analysts from
  • Venture capital firms
  • Private equity companies
  • Investment banks
• Renewable energy directors at major utilities
• Solar technology research and development companies
• Large-scale solar power plant developers
• Wafer manufacturers
• Solar cell and module manufacturers
• Solar distribution and installation service providers
• State and federal government officials
• Lawyers specializing in intellectual property, PPAs and project finance
• Consultants specializing in renewable energy regulations

Companies attending Solar Innovation & Investment London in 2008 included:
Abengoa, AdvanceSis, ARKchem, Bank of Ireland, BP, BSW-Solar, Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co, CEN (European Standards), CREST, CSOB, Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority, Danfoss AS, Dresdner Kleinwort, Eclareon, ECOSTREAM, Edwards Vacuum, Ellinas Wind Project Holding, Elnett International Ltd, Environmental Technologies International Corporation Ltd, Ernst & Young, European Investment Bank, Evelop Netherlands BV, Evolvence, Foresight Group, Frost & Sullivan, GE Energy, GNA Communications, GraingerWest, Group IPS, Halcrow, Hammonds, Heren Energy, Hilson Moran Partnership, IDC, IDTechEx, iEnergies AS, IMPERIAL, Industrial Development Corporation of SA, Industrial Fuels & Power, Invest In Germany, Investec, ITW, JTC Corporation, Kai-Design Ltd, Macquarie, Magenta Partners, Mahindra & Mahindra, McKinsey, Merloni Progetti SPA, Nanosolar, NaREC, Neo Energia SL, NetCrystal, New Energy Finance, NextEnergy Capital Ltd, Nomura, Norconsult AS, Nuevas Energ’as de Occidente, SL, Nuon Helianthos, Optic Technium, Optimus Patents, Platina Partners, Polysolar, Portuguese Trade & Investment Office, PSE AG, Qatar Petroleum, Q-Cells, Riomay Ltd, Ruston Wheb, Sasol ChemCity, Sertec Energy, SgurrEnergy, Sharp, Solaire Direct, SOLAR, Solar Century, Solar Ventures, Solimpeks, SUNTECH-POWER, Tech University of Denmark, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Total SA, Trina Solar, UK Trade & Investment, WISE India, XinAo, Yingli Green Energy Europe

Speakers

Speakers include:

• Jeff Holzschuh, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley
• John M. Eber, Managing Director-Energy Investments at JP Morgan
• Jeffrey Lipton, Head of Clean-Technology Investment Banking, Jefferies Co.
• Stephen O’Rourke, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
• Pascal Noronha, Chief Executive Officer, AVA Solar
• Mike Gering, CEO, Global Solar Energy
• Alfred Z Matos, Vice President of Renewables and Energy Solutions, PSE&G
• Marie Mapes, Presidential Management Fellow, Solar Energy Technologies Program, Department Of Energy
• Miguel Contreras, Senior Scientist, NREL
• Supratik Guha, Senior Manager, Semiconductor Materials & Devices Department, IBM Research
• John Huffaker, Commercial Director, Ausra
• Kevin Law, Chief Executive Officer, Long Island Power Authority
• Ray Brady, Manager of Energy Policy, Bureau of Land Management

Speaking Opportunities
If you would like to speak at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Jennie Moss
Tel: +44 1273 230 229 l

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Sponsor Solar Innovation & Investment 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 customise 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. 

Contact Sandeep Anirudhan for further details
Mobile: +971 50 3898727 | Tel (Dir): +971 4 8135211 | Fax: +44 207 900 1853

Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel - New York City
569 Lexington Avenue,
New York,
New York,
United States 10022

Tel: 1-212-752-7000   Fax: 1-212-758-6311

For more information about this event, please request a brochure.