Our regular weekly feature highlighting a snapshot of green conferences being held around the world in the upcoming week.
Europe
July 7th – 10th: CLEAN AIR 2009; Lisbon, Portugal
The Clean Air conference series has taken place in Portugal since 1989. This conference had a large growth of interest since the first editions and is being reorganized with a renovated organizing committee. The conference will deal with interconnected themes covering the reduction of local and global environment degrading emissions and aims to a better integration of supply and demand.
The conference is a platform to describe, compare and evaluate new and innovative technologies, which maximise energy conversion while minimizing undesirable emissions. Attention is also given to the improvement of existing energy systems which will still be used for a long time. Both academic and applied contributions will be welcome but particular efforts will be made to stimulate papers from industry and end users in general. For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
July 8th – 10th: ECOSUD, 7th International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development; Chianciano Terme, Italy
The aim of the Conference is to encourage and facilitate the interdisciplinary communication between scientists, engineers, economists and professionals working in ecological systems and sustainable development. Emphasis will be given to those areas that will most benefit from the application of scientific methods for sustainable development, including the conservation of natural systems around the world. The Conference objectives have evolved over the years, seeking to integrate thermodynamics, ecology and economics into “ecodynamics”.
This successful series fi rst started in Peniscola, Spain (1997); and continued in Lemnos, Greece (1999); Alicante, Spain (2001); Siena, Italy (2003); Cadiz, Spain (2005); and Coimbra, Portugal (2007). ECOSUD 2009 will be of interest to scientists, engineers and professionals working in the areas of ecological systems and sustainable development. For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
United States & Canada
July 8th – 9th: Biopower Generation USA; Chicago, USA
Biomass power generation has the potential to play a key role in the future energy supply of the US, contributing to the sustainable development of the economy, agriculture and rural communities, whilst helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy imports.
According to the Biomass Producers Association, over 100 biomass power plants are connected to the electrical grid in the US (source: New York Times). The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates the total installed capacity of wood biomass power generation is 6,000 megawatts and predicts that this figure could double over the next 10 years.
With the recent extension of the production tax credit and the availability of the investment tax credit for biomass energy projects, exciting times lie ahead for the US biopower industry.
GreenPower’s 5th BioPower Generation conference will bring together leading experts from across the value chain to examine the latest developments in the biomass power generation industry.
-What do recent policy developments mean for the biopower industry?
-How does the economic efficiency of biopower compare with other renewable sources?
-How can producers access financing in the current economic climate?
-What are issues to consider in planning a biopower plant?
-What is the potential for biopower in large scale power production?
-What are the latest technologies to improve biopower efficiency?
-How can sustainable feedstock supplies be guaranteed?
-What are the latest developments in high yield energy crops?
-What criteria are necessary for efficient transmission & distribution?
-What opportunities does biopower offer the agricultural and forestry industries?
For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
July 9th – 10th: 4th Annual Solar Summit; San Diego, CA
- How the Stimulus Package has helped the financial crisis: Innovative financial structures under the new stimulus package
- How to Structure Deals to Manage Transaction Risk
- Tax Breaks, Tax Credits, & Tax Equity: How to Best Capitalize on Your Investment
- Solar Market Trends During the Global Economic Meltdown
- Three Part Panel: Taking a Close Look at the Pros & Cons of High-Quality Solar Products & the Technology Fueling Them
- Part I: Solar Panels Updates
- Part II: Thin Film & Crystalline Silicon Opportunities
- Part III: CPV
- Regulatory & Energy Bill Provisions
- Industry Shake-Out: The Realities of Current Supply & Demand
- A Survey of VC Investments, A Review of Solar Technology, A Look at the Investment and Policy Climate, and A Forecast of What Lies Ahead
- How Are Investors Evaluating Companies Under Current Financial Conditions from the Investors’ Perspective
- Emerging Business Models in Distributed Generation from the Developers’ Perspective
- The Short & Long-Term Effects of Consolidation and M&A in the Solar Industry
PLUS hear Scott Stephens from The Department of Energy on Federal Solar Program Developments Speaks-Out on the Future of the Solar Industry. For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
Mexico, Central & South America
July 7th — 8th: Carbon Markets Mexico and Central America; Mexico City, Mexico
Globally, the carbon emissions trading market is booming, with the World Bank estimating its size at approximately $30 billion last year. Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean have already captured a share of that market and many estimate that that share could be much bigger in the future. The potential for carbon emission reduction projects is growing as the region’s development causes emissions numbers to trend upward. This has led the Mexican government to consider reducing GHG emissions through a domestic cap and trade system. There are already several dozen projects spread across the region that have been created by a range of entities but the opportunity for project hosts to develop new projects is huge.
The inaugural Carbon Markets Mexico & Central America conference and exhibition will bring together key players from the region – with particular focus on Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and the Caribbean – with global industry experts. This event is a new addition to the Carbon Markets Series which is now in its 5th year and has been attended by over 2000 sustainability professionals and will continue to provide an excellent platform for new project hosts to learn about the latest market developments and do business with CER buyers. For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
July 8th – 10th: 3rd Annual Congress EIC Andean & Central America; Medellin, Columbia
To learn more about the complexities and opportunities in the Latin America carbon credit market, attend the 3rd annual EIC Congress for Central America and the Andes Region in Medellin, Colombia July 8-10 where Brandt and other specialist will explore this and many other subjects, where you can also:
- Foresee the new scenarios created by the economic crisis and discover business opportunities in this new environment.
- Get ahead of your competition by learning about the demand that new projects in Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala and others countries will generate.
- Learn about the best techniques and projects in the industry with experts.
- Get breaking news and latest data on investment and financing trends.
- Learn about the demands and business opportunities being generated by new projects.
- Debate the true potential of the region’s renewable energy sources
For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
Asia
July 8th – 10th, 2009: Wind Power Asia; Beijing, China
Wind Power Asia is the longest running and by far the largest wind power exhibition and conference in China and Asia. The past event was attended by more than 10,000 genuine buyers and nearly 300 international and domestic exhibitors, making WPA the world’s third largest wind power exhibition after HUSUM WindEnergy in Germany and the AWEA’s annual WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition in the US.
Visitors attending Wind Power Asia 2009 can expect a well-developed, comprehensive concept that covers the following sectors:
- Services for wind energy industry
- Wind energy equipment & machinery
- National policies for wind energy development
- Wind energy in Asia development forecast
- Off-shore wind energy development
For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
July 8th – July 19th, 2009: Clean Energy Expo China 2009; Beijing, China
The inaugural CEEC 2009 will be held in conjunction with the 6th Wind Power Asia, Asia’s largest fair for wind energy technology. Wind Power Asia has been developing rapidly with the rise of China’s wind power industry. In 2008, the 5th Wind Power Asia spanned across 25,000 sqm with more than 260 exhibitors, gathering almost all the leading manufacturers, suppliers, and technology and service providers in the wind power industry.
CEEC 2009 will serve as an extension of Wind Power Asia to provide solutions and technology in other areas of renewable energies. These two shows will share resources and expertise of the organisers, and offer better trade opportunities and services to exhibitors and visitors. Visitors to Wind Power Asia include manufacturers, dealers, investors, financial, insurance and consulting service provides, many of which are also the target visitors of the clean energy industry. The co-location of the two shows will provide visitors a broader perspective on the development of the entire renewable energy industry, and offer them a one-stop trading platform. For more information and to visit the conference website, click here.
