Solar Power World

CSP USA 2012 (27-28 June, Las Vegas)

What does 2012 hold for the Concentrated Solar Power industry? Well, it is pretty optimistic as CSP plants go online, the industry’s future looks brighter. This is the year that CSP will unequivocally prove that it can match its USP’s with the needs of utilities, environmentalists, the government and the American people. That’s why CSP USA 2012 (27-28 June, Las Vegas) has... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Solar Expos Combine To Create Global Solar Alliance

Solarexpo (Italy), SNEC PV Power Expo (China) and Solar Power International (U.S.) today reached an agreement for the creation of the Global Solar Alliance (GSA), an non-profit initiative creating a global network of trade events and technical-scientific conferences for the worldwide development of the solar industry and markets, spreading awareness and information among the professional... Read More

Electric Generation Adequacy & Reliability Policy Forum

After several threats of rolling blackouts and water issues from 2011, concern in Texas continues to grow over power generation. ERCOT has projected looming shortages of electric generation capacity in the years ahead. Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, TREIA has invited industry and policy leaders to discuss these issues at the Electric Generation Adequacy & Reliability... Read More

Intersolar North America Launches New Solar Exhibition and Program

Intersolar North America, a solar industry exhibition and conference in North America that will return to San Francisco July 9-12, 2012,  will feature a new, dedicated PV Production and Technology Hall located in Moscone North that will draw more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and material science technology. The PV Production and Technology... Read More

A Recap of ABB’s Automation and Power World 2012

I learned something new today. The George Brown Convention Center in Houston is huge! Seriously, it’s ginormous. I know this because I practically walked the entire two miles around the whole thing looking for the door. Once I approached the loading center, I figured it was time to ask for help. Shout out to the member of the cleaning staff who helped me find my way, and... Read More

MAGE SOLAR ACADEMY Launches “Solar Business And Technical Sales” Training-Series

MAGE SOLAR ACADEMY, part of the globally operating MAGE GROUP, announced it is offering two newly developed classes that will teach participants proven practices as well as essential technical know-how to successfully establish and maintain a business in the quickly expanding solar industry. On April 20, “Solar Business and Technical Sales 201” will present an 8-hour overview... Read More

Solar Project Financing: Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going

The financing of solar projects has gotten more complicated in the post-1603 Treasury Program and with the uncertainty surrounding the solar investment tax credit. Tuan Pham, Managing Director at PowerFin Partners, and Kristian Hanelt, Senior Vice President, Renewable Capital Markets, Clean Power Finance, offer participants insights into where project financing has been — and... Read More

President Bill Clinton to Deliver Keynote at Solar Power International

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) will have President Bill Clinton give the keynote address at Solar Power International (SPI) 2012.  “President Clinton’s global perspective and stature are sure to motivate and inspire our exhibitors and attendees,” said Julia Hamm, president and CEO of SEPA. “We are honored to... Read More

World Renewable Energy Forum Denver

The World Renewable Energy Forum will take place May 13-17 in Denver Colorado. Register here.  Read More

InterSolar North America San Francisco

Intersolar North America is a continuation of the world’s largest series of exhibitions by Intersolar. As with our shows in Munich, Mumbai and Shanghai, we continuously work to improve Intersolar North America and increase its program scope to best address the needs of the industry. We strive to offer the best possible product to our exhibitors, visitors and the worldwide... Read More

NABCEP Continuing Education Conference New York

The NABCEP Continuing Education Conference will be held from Friday, March 30th, 2012 until Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART facility in Malta, NY. This conference will offer NABCEP certified installers and technical sales professionals an opportunity to fulfill the majority of their CE requirements at a single event. In combination with manufacturer’s... Read More

PV America West 2012 San Jose

March 19-21, 2012 Monday – Wednesday San Jose Convention Center San Jose, CA PV America 2012 West, in San Jose, California, is the place to be this March 19-21 for western U.S. professionals in solar energy and related fields. Plan to join over 4,000 of the most progressive folks in the industry, including residential and commercial application experts, municipality decision-makers... Read More

Solar Inverter Training At Building Energy 2012

Single-Phase Inverter Training (residential & small commercial) Wednesday, 3/7/12, 10 AM to 12 PM (during the Building Energy 2012 show) Back Bay Room, Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 2 NABCEP credits available To attend this training, you must buy a pass for $30; Click here to purchase. Sign up for the training session here Also check out: Central Inverter... Read More

Residential & Commercial Inverter Trainings

This annual event will provide installers across the country the ability to see new products, receive hands-on training and meet the solar and renewable energy industry’s leading vendors and manufacturers.This event will be held at the Waterville Valley Conference Center and Resort in Waterville Valley, NH. Waterville Valley Resort is a premier resort located in the White... Read More

Inverter manufacturer offers program for solar installers

Inverter manufacturer SMA America‘s Sunny PRO Club—a membership-based professional partnership program for solar installers—has extended its Regional Forums through 2012. This year, its slate of technical training, hands-on product workshops and informative presentations was expanded to include micro-string hybrid photovoltaic (PV) systems, SMA’s monitoring and off-grid... Read More