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Solar Power International Opens Exhibit Space Sales To Public
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 27, 2009 On Tuesday, February 24,Solar Power International organizers quietly opened exhibit space sales to the general public and by the end of the day had booked an astonishing 100 new exhibitors (in addition to the 308 "priority points" exhibitors who had already secured space in advance of the public sale date). In spite of current economic realities, it appears the sixth year of this quintessential industry event, which will be held in Anaheim, California, October 27-29, will prove to be another for the record books. According to the show organizers, Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the exhibit floor is expected to sell out quickly as potentially 650 companies from around the world gather to showcase their technologies. To date, 128,000 net square feet has been sold-more than last year's overall total of 87,000 net square feet-to a total of 408 exhibitors.* Overall attendance is expected to top 25,000 in 2009. "The industry has gained significant momentum in the U.S., especially with the recent eight-year extension of the solar investment tax credit and growing interest from electric utilities worldwide", said SEPA Executive Director Julia Hamm. "With a new Administration and Congress committed to expanding renewable energy resources and protecting the environment, the U.S. is poised for continued growth of solar energy. And Solar Power International is where it all comes together, covering policy, finance, technology and market opportunities." Solar Power International 2009 will feature keynote speeches from world and industry leaders and more than 65 breakout sessions. Together the conference program and exhibit hall encompass the complete range of solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, solar thermal electric, solar hot water, and space heating and cooling. Attendees represent every part of the solar value chain and its customers-including solar industry professionals, utility executives, investors, engineers, and policymakers-with an international contingent representing more than 90 countries. New this year, the exhibit hall will be segmented by product/service type to enhance the experience for attendees in this large trade show. "The event's growth has mirrored that of the solar energy industry," said Rhone Resch, president of SEIA. "Despite a challenging economic climate, we have gained significant momentum in the U.S. Hopes are that with the new administration's commitment to renewable energy and the environment, policies will be enacted that stimulate domestic solar manufacturing and installation, creating hundreds of thousands of permanent green jobs, while increasing our energy independence and security." Share This Article With Planet Earth
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