Photovoltaics Summit 2009

June 1 – 3 2009, Hotel Kabuki San Francisco

http://www.photovoltaicssummit.com

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Co-Chaired by Dr. Jean Posbic, Director of Projects of BP Solar and Dr. Tom Surek, PV Consultant and former PV Program Manager of NREL, Photovoltaics Summit 2009 is a key industry event to network with leading experts and gain necessary knowledge to compete in this fast-growing industry.

Speakers will address the opportunities and most critical challenges for the commercialization of PV technologies through presentations and panel discussions. Two parallel tracks on day 2 will allow delegates to tailor their conference experience for a deeper understanding of materials and manufacturing, utility-scale solar initiatives and the future of thin film. Photovoltaics Summit 2009 also includes one panel discussion with corporate solar consumers; two half-day seminars and numerous networking functions. 

Two pre-conference seminars, An Introduction to Photovoltaics Technology: Research, Development, Systems and Applications and PV Markets and Supply Chains: A Global Outlook will be held prior to the conference on Monday, June 1. 

For complete program details, please visit: www.photovoltaicssummit.com  

Program update

We are pleased to announce Thomas Rueckert, Solar Program Operations Manager, Department of Energy, will be giving a luncheon address on Tuesday, June 2^nd.

Why us and not them? 

• High quality speakers and engaging presentations
• No “salesy” pitches or promotions
• Sessions and pre-conference seminars are formatted in a town hall setting to provide the platform for interactive discussions
• Networking opportunities offer ample face time with delegates and presenters 
• Need to set up a meeting on-site? Session breaks and tracks allow ultimate flexibility

If you're looking for a trade show, this event isn't for you. At Photovoltaics Summit 2009 you are not a number, but an individual with unique problems to solve and a need for real data.  As a delegate, you'll have access to all of the thought-provoking and insightful presentations that will enhance your knowledge of PV technologies and markets.

At Photovoltaics Summit 2009 you'll discover:

• The marketplace: what are the new market opportunities – including market size and growth potential 
• The latest technical advances – setbacks, breakthroughs and what the innovators are working on now 
• End user requirements and application trends 
• Current and future industry viability via review of production economics
• The role of government in boosting this industry

Confirmed presenters include

AltaTerra Research

Centrotherm Photovoltaics US

Enphase Energy

EuPD Research

Global Market Consultants

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Harvard University

IntertechPira

KV Architects

Moser Baer

National Semiconductor

Navigant Consulting

NREL

Oerlikon Solar

PG&E

PrimeStar Solar, Inc.

Recurrent Energy

Rofin-Sinar

Safeway

Signet Solar

Silicon Genesis Corporation

Solaicx

SolFocus

Solaria

SolarVision Consulting

SoloPower

Spire Solar

Suniva

Sun Works LLC,

Thornton Solar Consulting

Tioga Energy

United Solar Ovonic

University of Vermont

US Department of Energy

Whole Foods

Three ways to register

1. Register securely online: Click Here
2. Email Brian Santos at brian.santos@pira-international.com with “register” in the subject line
3. Call Brian Santos at +1 207 781 9618

Co-located event

Set for June 4 – 5, 2009, Concentrating Solar Thermal Power 2009 offers an exciting line up of presentations from companies actively involved with CSP projects. Sessions include market trends and developments, financing and funding, updates and insights from CSP developers and technical and systems developments. Chaired by Rainer Aringhoff of Solar Millennium and Fred Morse of Abengoa Solar, and featuring over 25 presentations and numerous networking functions, this is a must attend event for those involved in the concentrating solar thermal sector. 

Visit www.cstpower-conference.com for complete program details.