Solar POWER-GEN Conference and Exhibition will provide a dynamic and engaging forum dedicated to large-scale solar power. The event will take place in California, the leading U.S. state for solar energy development, and will run from February 14-16, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Co-located with the 9th annual Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo North America, the event will delve into the specifics of developing, supporting, and growing large-scale solar power in America.

Come learn more about solar policy, markets, finance & technology. Listen and participate in discussions about a wide range of topics such as the expanding role of solar power across North America; how policy is driving innovation; technology breakthroughs in solar power equipment; utility ownership of solar and much more.

• Power Generating Utilities, Independent Power Producers, Municipal Utilities and Cooperatives
• Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Local, State and Federal Government Representatives & Policymakers
• Investors and Financiers
• Engineering Firms
• Energy Advisory and Planning Agencies
• Installers and Integrators
• Large Energy Users
• Manufacturers of Renewable Energy Systems
• Consultants in Renewable Energy
• Architects and Construction Representatives

California has created one of the highest renewable energy production targets in North America, seeking to produce 33% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. This is the ideal environment to discuss and debate large-scale solar energy development issues:

Market Growth - In 2010, the U.S. solar power market grew more than 100%, with 28% of installations considered large-scale – over 1 MW. There are now more than 700 MW of utility PV projects under contract and 11 GW of concentrating solar power plants in various stages of development.

Falling Costs - Industry analysts predict the costs associated with development of large-scale solar power plants will be cut in half by 2020, if not sooner.

Greater Need - With global events like nuclear disasters and growing concern over C02 emissions, water shortages and energy security, solar power is poised for explosive growth in the next decade.

Solutions - Large-scale solar power is not without its own environmental, financial, political and technical challenges, all of which will be explored and discussed at Solar POWER-GEN, the first solar power conference and expo dedicated to the growing large-scale solar power industry.

• How will the industry overcome the backlash against large-scale projects?
• Is financing readily available given the technical challenges of installing large-scale projects?
• Will water use favor PV over CSP?
• Can costs continue to drop as fast as they have been?
• Which local, state and federal policies favor large-scale solar over distributed solar?
• Will the need for more transmission impact the industry?
• How do the North American, European and Asia large-scale solar players learn from each others’ success – and failures?

• Increase awareness of your product and services to the Large-scale Solar Power Market
• Position your company as a market leader within the industry
• Meet face-to-face with qualified buyers, prospects and existing customers
• Participate in beneficial networking opportunities
• Launch, demonstrate and sell your companies NEW products and services
• Receive maximum exhibit booth traffic as a result of a wide-spread marketing campaign to drive attendance quantity & quality
• Receive a full range of marketing tools to support your company before, during and after the event - including a Pre-show Guide and a dedicated listing in our exclusive DirectEventConnect online community

• PV Cells and Module Manufacturers
• Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Photovoltaics (PV) and Concentrating PV (CPV) Developers
• Balance of Systems (BOS) Equipment Suppliers and Consultants
• Finance Providers & Investment Institutions
• EPC Contractors
• Distributors/lntegrators/lnstalIers of Solar Power Equipment
• Interconnection Companies
• Component Suppliers
• Project Developers & Operators
• Law Firms
• Operations, Maintenance & Repair Companies
• Construction & Rigging Companies
• Renewable Energy-related Associations
• Insurance Companies
• Consulting Companies
• Others Interested in Large-scale Solar Power

• Power Generating Utilities, Independent Power Producers, Municipal Utilities and Cooperatives
• Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Local, State and Federal Government Representatives & Policymakers
• Investors and Financiers
• Engineering Firms
• Energy Advisory and Planning Agencies
• Installers and Integrators
• Large Energy Users
• Manufacturers of Renewable Energy Systems
• Consultants in Renewable Energy
• Architects and Construction Representatives
• PV, CPV & CSP Equipment
• Inverter Equipment
• Finance
• Troughs, Dishes and Heliostats
• Power Tower Technology
• Legal Services
• Comprehensive Project Development Service
• Power Performance Monitoring
• Battery & Storage Solutions
• PV Modules
• Resource Monitoring and Forecasting
• Tracking Systems
• Mounting Systems & Installation Aids
• Transmission Solutions
• Module & Mirror Cleaning Technologies