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Hear from Eskom, Government, IPPs, developers and investors: Organised By: Book Now – Call +44 (0)20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/SolarZA 21-22 June 2011, Southern Sun Grayston Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg Growing the South African Solar Market to the First Gigawatt Official Offset Partner: Part Of: Global Silver Sponsor: www.greenpowerconferences.com +44 (0)20 7099 0600 Keynote Address: Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, Minister of Energy, The Department of Energy Dr. Velaphi Msimang, General Manager, Hydrogen and Energy, Department of Science and Technology Jamie Fergusson, Power and Renewables, International Finance Corporation Rowena Grintsch, Chief Executive Officer, Sanval Energy Barry MacColl, Technology Strategy and Planning Manager, Eskom Kai Arentz, Managing Director, Texforce Green Power Solutions Dr. Jacques Moulot, Chief Energy Specialist, African Development Bank and Regional Integration Department, NEPAD Gary Zieff, Founder, Dissigno Stefano Sommadossi, Chief Executive Officer, NextEnergy Capital Scott Brodsky, Partner, Dewey & LeBoeuf Paul Eardley Taylor, Director, Investment Banking Coverage, Standard Bank, South Africa Simon Haw, Managing Director, Aurora Power Solutions Ronald Marais, Head, Transmission Grid Planning, Eskom Dick Berlijn, Managing Director, Life Solar Martin Schlecht, Managing Director, Suntrace Thomas Munn, Chief Executive Officer, African Alternative Technologies Andrew Gilder, Director, IMBEWU Sustainability Legal Specialists Dr Dom Wills, Project Engineer, Aurora Power Solutions Jeffrey Robile, Programme Director Solar Park /Corridor, CEF John Joslin, Managing Director, Smart Green Prosperity Ralph Damonse, Manager: Development, Mainstream Renewable Power Rossano Terzoli, Regional Sales Account Manager, Oerlikon Solar Aldo Beolchini, Chief Financial Officer, NextEnergy Capital INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER DEVELOPER 10% discount before 10 May 2011 Endorsed By: Make attendance your priority: 3 ACTIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA: In-depth case studies from experienced Independent Power Producers and Developers operating in South Africa 3 REFIT: Discuss the outcome of the adjusted tariff and whether this sets a ceiling for projects 3 MAKE YOUR PROJECT BANKABLE: International investors will advise you on what they are looking to invest into and the impact that REFIT has on their risk appetite 3 HEAR FROM THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY, ESKOM AND NERSA: Find out about how key agencies will pull together to make solar power a reality in South Africa Green Power Academy Training Courses Solar Technology Briefing 20 June 2011 Utility-Scale Energy Storage 23 June 2011 PLUS 23 June 2011

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Page 1: Solar South Africa

Hear from Eskom, Government, IPPs,developers and investors:

Organised�By:

Book Now –�Call +44 (0)20 7099 0600 or�Online�at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/SolarZA

21-22�June�2011,�Southern�Sun�Grayston�Hotel,�Sandton,�Johannesburg��

Growing�the�South�African�Solar�Market�to�the�First�Gigawatt

Official�Offset�Partner:Part�Of:

Global�Silver�Sponsor:

www.greenpowerconferences.com

+44 (0)20 7099 0600

Keynote Address: ElizabethDipuo Peters, Minister of Energy, The Department of Energy

Dr. Velaphi Msimang, GeneralManager, Hydrogen and Energy, Department of Science andTechnology

Jamie Fergusson, Power andRenewables, International Finance Corporation

Rowena Grintsch, ChiefExecutive Officer, Sanval Energy

Barry MacColl, TechnologyStrategy and Planning Manager, Eskom

Kai Arentz, Managing Director, Texforce Green Power Solutions

Dr. Jacques Moulot, Chief EnergySpecialist, African Development Bank andRegional Integration Department,NEPAD

Gary Zieff, Founder,

Dissigno

Stefano Sommadossi, ChiefExecutive Officer, NextEnergy Capital

Scott Brodsky, Partner, Dewey & LeBoeuf

Paul Eardley Taylor, Director,Investment Banking Coverage,Standard Bank, South Africa

Simon Haw, Managing Director, Aurora Power Solutions

Ronald Marais, Head,Transmission Grid Planning, Eskom

Dick Berlijn, Managing Director, Life Solar

Martin Schlecht, ManagingDirector,

Suntrace

Thomas Munn, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, African Alternative Technologies

Andrew Gilder, Director,IMBEWU Sustainability LegalSpecialists

Dr Dom Wills, Project Engineer, Aurora Power Solutions

Jeffrey Robile, ProgrammeDirector Solar Park /Corridor, CEF

John Joslin, Managing Director, Smart Green Prosperity

Ralph Damonse, Manager:Development,Mainstream Renewable Power

Rossano Terzoli, Regional SalesAccount Manager, Oerlikon Solar

Aldo Beolchini, Chief FinancialOfficer, NextEnergy Capital

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER

DEVELOPER

10%discount

before 10 May 2011

Endorsed�By:

Make attendance your priority:

3 ACTIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTHAFRICA:In-depth�case�studies�from�experiencedIndependent�Power�Producers�andDevelopers�operating�in�South�Africa

3 REFIT: Discuss�the�outcome�of�theadjusted�tariff�and�whether�this�sets�aceiling�for�projects

3 MAKE YOUR PROJECT BANKABLE:International�investors�will�advise�you�onwhat�they�are�looking�to�invest�into�and�theimpact�that�REFIT�has�on�their�risk�appetite

3 HEAR FROM THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY,ESKOM AND NERSA: Find�out�about�howkey�agencies�will�pull�together�to�makesolar�power�a�reality�in�South�Africa

Green Power Academy Training Courses

Solar Technology Briefing 20 June 2011

Utility-Scale Energy Storage 23 June 2011

PLUS23 June 2011

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Book Now –�Call�+44 (0)20 7099 0600

“It�was�a�well-organised�and�well�attended�show.I�made�a�large�number�of�new�contacts�and�over

all�it�was�a�show�I�am�glad�I�came�to.”�Trina�Solar�(Global�Solar�Series�attendee�2011)�

Solar Technology BriefingA technology and market primer for non-engineers

Pre-Conference | Monday 20 June 2011

Approximate timingCourse�begins:�09:00�Course�ends:�17:00

Course objectives This�informative�and�interactive�day�will�ensure�you�are�up-to-speed�with�thekey�technologies�driving�the�solar�energy�industry.�Covering�both�photovoltaic(PV�&�CPV)�and�solar�thermal�(CSP)�power�generation,�you�will�learn�about�thecurrent�state�of:�silicon;�thin-film;�concentrating�and�emerging�PV;�the�variousCSP�solutions�(troughs,�towers,�dishes�and�Fresnel);�and�associated�technologiessuch�as�tracking�and�storage.�The�various�technologies�and�supply�chains�areplaced�within�their�relevant�competitive�context,�with�the�chance�to�discuss�thefactors�likely�to�decide�their�commercial�success�or�failure.

Post-Conference | Thursday 23 June 2011

Approximate timingCourse�begins:�09:00�Course�ends:�17:00

Hear from international experts, including:

Jamie Fergusson, Power and Renewables, International Finance Corporation

Michael Robson, Managing Director, C & G Underwriting Managers

Bjørnar Baugerud, Senior Associate, Norfund

Daniel Magallón, Managing Director,BASE – Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy, SEFI- Sustainable EnergyFinance Initiative

Peter Storey, Global Co-ordinator, CTI PFAN

Hugh Hawarden, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Finance, Rand Merchant Bank

Kimberly van Niekerk, Principal Consultant, Camco

If you are working in renewables, this one-day event will teach you about:

•�The impact of the recession and�how�has�it�affected�liquidity�ofinvestment�and�risk appetites of�financiers

•�How�the�potential�for�return on investment compares�in�South�Africa�withthe�rest�of�EMEA�and�how�development costs stack�up

•�Sources of investment: Debt�Finance,�Private�Equity,�Venture�Capital,Pension�Funds,�Structural�Funds,�Government�Incentives

•�Fair pricing for green energy for�producers�and�for�the�community

Utility-Scale Energy StorageA 1-day introduction to the technologies and economics of large-scale energy storage

Post-Conference | Thursday 23 June 2011

Approximate timing

Course�begins:�09:00�Course�ends:�17:00

About the course:In�developing�future�energy�strategies,�particularly�those�whererenewable�sources�such�as�solar�and�wind�hold�significant�shares,�theability�to�store�energy�at�large�scales�will�become�increasinglyimportant.�This�course�-�designed�like�all�Green�Power�Academytraining�to�be�accessible�to�commercially-minded,�non-engineeringbusinesspeople�–�provides�an�excellent�introduction�to�the�reasonswhy�energy�storage�matters�and�how�it�can�be�achieved.

Training�Course

Training�Course

Who will you meet at Solar South Africa?

Utilities & Developers

• Chief�Executive�Officers• Managing�Directors• Project�Engineers

Vice Presidents, Directors & Heads of:

• Distribution• Transmission• Business�Development• Strategy�&�Planning• Renewables

Transmission Services

Vice Presidents, Directors & Heads of:

• Distribution� • Network�Planning�

Government

• Ministers�of�Energy� • Regulators�

Independent Power Producers

• Chief�Executive�Officers • Network�Operators�• Directors/Managers�of�Planning • Managing�Directors�• Project�Directors/Managers

Private and Institutional Investors & Banks

• Managing�Directors• Chief�Investment�Officers• Venture�Capitalists• Investment�Directors

Suppliers

• Solar�Manufacturers� • Contractors• Consultants • Lawyers• Engineers• Measuring�and�Assessment�Organisations

What does this tell you?

3 It�is�a�senior�level�event�attracting�the�keydecision-makers�to�generate�new�business

3 We�have�the�expertise�to�put�you�in�touchwith�the�right�people

3 There�will�be�excellent�representationfrom�key�stakeholder�groups

Up to 8400 MW of PV?

Renewable�energy�will�support�the�power�mix�in�South�Africa,�reduce�the�risk�ofrolling�black�outs,�grow�GDP�by�R1.071-billion�a�year,�encourage�investment�into�thecountry,�create�20,000�new�jobs�and�develop�local�skills.�Solar�power�will�play�a�bigpart�in�the�re-generation�of�South�Africa’s�power.

The�government�has�shown�willingness�to�absorb�some�of�the�risk�of�developing�in�theregion�through�National�Demonstration�Project�status�for�some�projects�and�haspromised�to�expedite�environmental�assessments.�However,�despite�the�huge�potentialof�South�Africa�and�government�support�for�renewables,�uncertainty�still�exists.�

What�is�the�the�effect�of�an�aged�grid?�How�will�power�purchase�agreements�work�inpractice?�What�will�the�final�outcome�of�REFIT�be?�Attend�Solar�South�Africa�andlearn�from�the�very�experts�ready�to�unleash�the�unparalleled�solar�resources.

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Book Now –�Visit www.greenpowerconferences.com/SolarZA

“The�conference�had�a�superior�mix�ofsolar�industry�private�and�public

participants�with�up�to�date�issues”�Greenberg�Traurig��(Global�Solar�Series�attendee�2011)�

Day One: 21�June�2011

8:30� Welcome�coffee�&�registration

9:00 Opening�address�from�the�chair:�Why�Solar�Power�for�South�Africa?

09:10 Keynote AddressDeveloping a Framework to EncourageGrowth in Renewables• Government�visions�for�renewable�energy�to�lower�the�risk�ofpower�shortages�and�Co2

• The�African-EU�renewable�energy�co-operation�programme• Incentives�for�local�manufacturing�of�renewable�energy�components• How�renewables�fit�in�with�environmental�legislationElizabeth Dipuo Peters, Minister of Energy, The Department of Energy

09:30 Interactive�question�and�answer�session

Overview of the Renewables Market &REFIT in South Africa

09:45 From REFIT to Skills Development: DrivingMomentum for Solar Power• South�Africa's�REFIT�programme:�latest�developments�and�theway�ahead

• The�impact�of�REFIT�on�the�solar�industry:�how�much�growthwill�it�foster?

• What�the�ISO�reform�process�in�South�Africa�will�mean�forrenewables

• Economic�growth,�skills�and�job-creation�via�renewableenergy�developments

• How�does�the�IRP2010�vision�of�potential�until�2030�comparewith�reality?

• What�needs�to�occur�for�South�Africa�to�leverage�its�solarpotential?

• Effective�regulation�as�a�market�driver• Programme�for�Infrastructure�Development�in�Africa• Clean�Development�Mechanism�(CDM)• Tradable�Renewable�Energy�Certificates�(TRECs)Stefano Sommadossi, Chief Executive Officer, NextEnergy CapitalScott Brodsky, Partner, Dewey & LeBoeufJohn Joslin, Managing Director, Smart Green Prosperity

10:45 Interactive�question�and�answer�session�with�previous�speakers�

11:00� Networking�refreshment�break

Finance & Investment

11:30 What do Investors Need to See in Order todo Business?• The�South�African�REFIT�programme:�what�impact�does�ithave�on�the�bankability�and�profitability�of�solar?

• Additional�frameworks�that�need�to�be�in�place�toencourage�market�growth

• Power�purchase�agreements• The�combined�risk�of�a�real-estate/commodity�project• Grants,�international�financing�and�premium�power�purchases• Overview�of�the�Funding�Lifecycle�(defining�your�timeline,balancing�feasibility�studies,�permits�and�EIAs�with�fundingapplications)

• Dealing�with�contracts�and�negotiations�across�disparate�parties• What�role�should�NERSA�and�the�ISO�play?• Under�the�right�framework,�what�do�developers�need�to�showto�encourage�financing?

• Completion�guarantees:�who�shares�completion�risk?• Land�rights�and�bankable�agreements• Local�infrastructure;�who�bears�the�burden�and�rewards�of�this?Dr. Jacques Moulot, Ph.D, Chief Energy Specialist, AfricanDevelopment Bank and Regional Integration Department, NEPADJamie Fergusson, Power and Renewables, International Finance CorporationPaul Eardley Taylor, Director: Investment Banking Coverage,Standard Bank, South AfricaOmar Vajeth, Head of Power and Energy, ABSA Capital

12:50 Interactive�question�and�answer�session�with�previous�speakers

13:00 Networking�lunch�break

14:30 Can Carbon Finance and REFIT Co-Exist inOne Project?• Are�the�Clean�Development�Mechanism�and�REFIT�mutuallyexclusive?

• What�do�the�rules�of�the�respective�mechanisms�provide�for?• Why�would�a�renewable�energy�project�need�carbon�finance?• Practical�advice�on�accessing�carbon�finance�for�developers�ofrenewable�energy�projects

Andrew Gilder, Director, IMBEWU Sustainability Legal Specialists

Technical Decisions for Developers

15:00 PV Versus CSP: Weighing up the Pros, Cons,Costs and ROI• Initial�start�up�and�acquisition�costs• Different�technological�requirements�and�permitting�processes• Long�term�generation�opportunities,�reliability�and�efficiencies• Storage�options�(molten�salt�versus�concrete)• Wet/dry�cooling�and�water�resources�in�South�Africa• R&D�initiatives�and�updates�from�manufacturers• Suitability�of�each�technology�for�South�Africa�and�for�your�project• Government�support�for�PV,�could�this�provide�the�tipping�point?Rossano Terzoli, Regional Sales Account Manager, Oerlikon Solar Thomas Munn, Chief Executive Officer, African AlternativeTechnologies

15:40� Networking�refreshment�break

Eskom Power Purchase Agreements

16:10 Understanding Power Purchase AgreementProgramme• Legislation�for�the�procurement�and�implementation�ofindependent�power�projects�

• What�impact�has�uncertainty�had�to�date�upon�projects?• Dealing�with�uncertainty�of�future�prices�and�risk�• Selection�criteria�rules�and�the�way�toward�a�standardisedframework

• Output�guarantees�versus�performance�incentivesSpeaker to be announced

16:30� Closing�remarks�from�the�Chair�and�end�of�day�one

17:00 Networking�drinks�reception

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“Unusually�focused�and�attentive�participantgroup�-�high�quality�contacts�and�meetings.

This�was�a�high-quality,�class�event”�Brightsource�Energy��(Global�Solar�Series�attendee�2011)�

Book Now –�Call�+44 (0)20 7099 0600

Day Two: 22�June�2011

9:00� Opening�address�from�the�Chair

Project Status Updates & Case Studies

Eskom,�independent�power�producers�and�developers�will�share�details�oftheir�existing�solar�projects,�providing�an�excellent�overview�of�how�todeploy�projects�effectively.

9:10 Project Deployment Case Studies• The�Eskom�concentrated�solar�thermal�power�plant• Key�milestones�that�must�be�achieved• Challenges�and�bottlenecks�you�may�face,�and�how�toovercome�them�(e.g.�licences,�permits,�connection�to�the�grid)

• Building�economies�of�scale�to�lower�the�unit�cost�of�power• Shared�resources�(transmission,�water�and�other�infrastructure)• Benefits�for�the�economy�and�local�manufacturers• From�zero�to�5,000�MW:�an�update�on�the�Upington�Solar�Park• Challenges�and�opportunities�for�smaller�developers�in�theSouth�African�solar�PV�market

•�Overcoming�hurdles�in�the�EIA�phase•�Increasing�the�attractiveness�of�projects�for�investors•�Irradiation�values�for�the�land•�Selection�of�technology�and�rationale�behind�this•�Use�of�EPCsBarry MacColl, Technology Strategy and Planning Manager, EskomDick Berlijn, Managing Director, Life Solar Rowena Grintsch, Chief Executive Officer, Sanval EnergySimon Haw, Managing Director,Aurora Power SolutionsJeffrey Robile, Programme Director Solar Park /Corridor, CEF

10:30 Interactive�question�and�answer�session�with�previous�speakers

11:00 Networking�refreshment�break

11:30 Project Deployment Case Studies ContinuedGary Zieff, Founder,DissignoKai Arentz, Managing Director, Texforce Green Power SolutionsMartin Schlecht, Managing Director,Suntrace

13:00� Networking�lunch�break

Contract Negotiations

14:00 Negotiating Finance, Permits, EPC and O&M Contracts• What�are�partners�looking�for�and�what�do�you�need�to�do�todemonstrate�return�on�investment?

• Quality�of�projects�for�a�long�term�investment,�towards�GridParity

• Land�rights:�what�are�the�barriers�between�energy�andagriculture�and�is�there�a�common�ground�that�can�be�reached?

• Understanding�limits�on�boundaries�and�how�these�can�affectyour�project

• Guidelines�from�the�Department�of�AgricultureFurther speakers to be announced

15:00� Networking�refreshment�break

15:30 Maximising the Societal and EconomicBenefits of Renewables• The�role�of�science�and�technology�(S&T)• Macroeconomic�impact�of�renewables�and�the�role�of�S&T�in�this• How�S&T�can�advance�universal�access�to�modernrenewable�energy

• How�S&T�in�renewables�can�enhance�competitiveness• Relevant�challenges�for�the�South�African�S&T�system�andwhat�DST�is�doing�about�them

Dr. Velaphi Msimang, General Manager, Hydrogen and Energy, Department of Science and Technology

Component Manufacturing & Supply Chain

16:00 Developing a Local Manufacturing andSupply Hub• Local�capabilities�and�the�potential�for�domestic�supply�–what�impact�does�the�current�export-focused�market�have�ondomestic�prices?

• An�examination�into�the�developing�opportunities�for�localpartnerships

• Is�this�the�model�for�combining�the�strength�of�multiple�stakeholders?• Preparing�for�the�impact�of�solar�on�local�communities• Engaging�the�local�community�with�projects• Considerations�for�different�ownership�models�and�theirimpact�upon�job-creation�and�economic�progress

• New�business�models�and�ecosystems�stemming�fromadoption�of�renewables

• Creating�local�economies�and�opportunities• The�benefits�of�a�local�supply�chain�in�reducing�constructionand�installation�costs

Speakers to be announced

Grid Connection

16:20 What Grid Upgrades are Required toSupport Solar?• Eskom’s�vision�for�transmission�grid�planning:�preparing�for�asolar�park�in�South�Africa

• Challenges�specific�to�solar�generation• What�can�be�done�to�lower�the�cost�of�interconnection�andwho�should�bear�the�cost?

• What�do�generators�require�from�the�grid:�how�can�we�co-operate?• Are�renewables�a�“Disruptive�Technology”?• Minimising�the�negative�impact�of�variable�sources�of�energyupon�the�grid�and�ensuring�dispatch�stability

• Overcoming�current�growth�constraints�due�to�capacity�shortages• The�implications�for�projects�situated�in�remote�locations• Update�on�voltage�stability�studies:�is�the�grid�ready�to�bearthe�additional�electricity�load�forecast�and�cope�with�thevariability�of�renewable�energy?�

Ronald Marais, Head, Transmission Grid Planning, Eskom

17:00� Questions�from�the�audience�and�closing�remarks�from�the�Chair

Agenda correct at time of going to press

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Book Now –�Visit www.greenpowerconferences.com/SolarZA

"Let�me�thank�you�and�your�team�for�organising�the�recent�"Solar�Maghreb�Conference"�which�camejust�in�time�to�support�the�ongoing�initiatives�in�the�region�and�other�parts�of�the�world�in�the�solararea.�It�was�a�great�opportunity�for�all�of�us�to�know�about�the�latest�progress�made�in�this�regard."�

AFREC��(Global�Solar�Series�attendee�2011)�

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If�you�would�like�to�partner�with�us,�please�contact�Caroline�Bissell,[email protected]

Green�Power�Conferences�was�established�in�2003�by�ateam�of�professional,�environmentally�aware�eventexperts�and�were�the�first�to�offer�professionally

organised�events�focusing�on�the�sustainability�sector.�Over�the�last�seven�years,�wehave�welcomed�over�13,000�delegates�from�138�countries�and�built�a�globaldatabase�of�500,000+�contacts.�Our�expertise�lies�in�producing�high�quality,interactive�conferences�that�provide�ample�networking�opportunities�for�delegatesand�partners�alike.�Green�Power�Conferences�offsets�the�impacts�of�its�commercialactivities�towards�renewable�energy�projects.

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Maximise your Marketing Budget at Solar South Africa:

Sponsorship & Exhibition OpportunitiesNetwork with solar decision-makersPrevious attendees include:Arizona�Public�Service�Company,�Austin�Energy,�Bureau�of�Land�Management,�E.On�Climate�&�Renewables,Florida�Power�&�Lighting�Company,�Hawaii�Electric�Company,�Indianapolis�Power�&�Light�Company,�NevadaPublic�Utilities�Commission,�NV�Energy,�Pacific�Gas�&�Electric�Company,�Pacific�Light�and�Power,�Public�ServiceElectric�&�Gas�Holdings,�Public�Utilities�Commission�of�Nevada,�Sacramento�Municipal�Utility�District,�SaltRiver�Project,�San�Francisco�Public�Utilities�Commission,�Solar�Electric�Power�Association,�Solar�Power�Partners,Southern�California�Edison,�U.S.�Environmental�Protection�Agency,�Xcel�Energy,�3A�Technology�&�Management,ABB,�Abiasa�Corporation,�ABS�Consulting,�ACCIONA�Solar�Power,�Advanced�Energy�Industries,�Advanced�EnergyIndustries,�AECOM,�AEG�Power�Solutions,�AGC�Flatglass�North�America,�Alstom�Grid,�American�Capital�Energy,American�Electric�Technologies,�Areva,�Ballard�Spahr,�Bank�of�America�Merrill�Lynch,�BF�Industries�Pty,�BlattnerEnergy,�Boldt�Construction,�Bombard�Renewable�Energy,�Borrego�Solar�Systems,�Brightsource�Energy,�CaliforniaIso,�Cesare�Bonetti,�CG�Power�Solutions�USA,�Cogentrix�Energy,�Colexon�Corporation,�Complete�EnergyHoldings,�DIS-TRAN�Packaged�Substations,�Edison�Electric�Institute,�EECOL�Electric,�Energy�Research�Instituteof�Henan�Academy�of�Science,�Enfinity,�Export-�Import�Bank�of�the�United�States,�Flabeg�Solar�US�Corporation,Frontier�Renewables,�Germany�Trade�&�Invest,�Global�Resources�Consult,�Iberdrola�Renewables,�IMT�Solar,�LaPlata�Electric�Association,�Large-Scale�Solar�Association,�Linear�Power,�Lockton�Insurance�Brokers,�M/S�SILVERBATTERY,�Magnum�Integrated�Technologies,�Michael�Best�&�Friedrich,�Microtherm,�Mohave�Sun�Power,�MonitorGroup,�Munich�Re,�Myongji�University,�NASA/JPL,�Natural�Resources�Defense�Council,�Navigant,�NevadaCommission�on�Economic�Development,�Northwestern/Georgia�Tech,�Oerlikon�Solar,�Power-One,�ProgettiIberfin�Holding,�Pyramid�Solar�Power,�Pyramid�Solar�Renewables,�Recurrent�Energy,�S&C�Electric�Company,Santander,�Scatec�Solar�North�America,�SCHOTT�Solar,�SENER�Engineering�&�Systems,�Shermco,�Siemens,�SierraClub,�SKF,�Société�Générale�–�New�York,�Solar�Energy�Industries�Association,�Solar�FlexRack,�Solar�Reserve,Soltech�Energy�Corp,�SPG�Solar,�Squire�Sanders�&�Dempsey,�SunEdison,�Suntech�America,�Suntech�Power,�SunZiaSouthwest�Transmission�Project,�Tessera�Solar,�Tetra�Tech,�The�Delaney�Group,�TRG,�Trina�Solar,�Truescape,Unicell�Projects,�US�Digital,�Vote�Solar,�Western�Foundation,�WestLB,�WRA,�and�many�more

Advantages of Sponsorship

3 Make the right connections: With�a�track�record�ofattracting�major�utilities,�developers�and�investors,�GreenPower�events�provide�you�with�an�excellent�opportunity�tomeet�new�business�contacts�and�grow�your�business.

3 Streamline your diary: Organising,�travelling�to�andattending�meetings�can�take�months.�Green�Power�does�thehard�work�for�you,�enabling�you�to�meet�the�people�youneed�to�in�just�two�days

3 Raise your company's profile: Branding�at�a�Green�Powerevent�is�so�much�more�than�on-the-day.�As�a�sponsor,�yourlogo�will�feature�on�the�event�website,�brochures�andmarketing�materials�seen�by�thousands�of�industryprofessionals�throughout�the�year

3 Be part of the future: Your�company�will�be�forefront�asone�of�the�pioneers�of�the�South�African�solar�industry

Contact�James Brady for�further�details:�Tel:�+44 (0)20 3355 4205

Email: [email protected]

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