Renewable Energy Events

January, 2008

January 30
New York Academy of Science
Climate Change
5pm-7:30pm
Sponsored by: Green Science and Environmental Systems, a PS&E program
The Green Science & Environmental Systems group focuses on the role science and engineering can play in understanding the environment and the development of sustainable processes. This highly interdisciplinary group brings together scientists from a range of disciplines who are interested in understanding the environment and how the design of products and processes can reduce, or even eliminate, substances that cause adverse effects on human health and/or the environment. Please check back in the future for more information about this meeting's topic and speakers.
Reception to follow.
For More Information Contact: PhysicalScience@nyas.org OR http://www.nyas.org/programs/greenSciUpcomingEvents.asp

February, 2008

February 1
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Basic Photovoltaics for Professionals
This workshop is open to Engineers or Electrical Professionals only.

Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of photovoltaic systems. They will learn to define PV, understand how PV works, identify the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, understand energy efficiency and load estimates, identify PV mounting types and understand the basics of site assessment tools.

For more information contact:
Susan Barrett, Workshop Coordinator
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
susan@the-mrea.org
715-592-6595, ext. 18

February 2
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
The Solar Lifestyle: Introduction to Renewable Energy
Are you interested in living a more sustainable life based on renewable energy, but don’t know where to start? Then this is the workshop for you. Kurt provides participants with a broad overview of what renewable energy is, how it works, and what it can do for you. Topics include: passive solar home design, wind electric systems, solar electric systems, and solar water heating systems.

For more information contact:
Susan Barrett, Workshop Coordinator
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
susan@the-mrea.org
715-592-6595, ext. 18

February 4-8
Solar Living Institute
PV 121: PV Design & Installation Intensive
This workshop provides a great foundation for those looking to find employment in the ever expanding PV market, as well as for homeowners who want an immersion in the concepts. In this intensive, hands-on course, students will gain a solid technical foundation in both stand alone and grid-tied code compliant solar electric systems.

The course will also cover:

• Conservation & Efficiency Practices
• PV Markets and Applications
• Safety Basics
• Electricity Basics
• Solar Energy Fundamentals
• PV Module Fundamentals
• System Components
• PV System Electrical and Mechanical Design
• Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting

The course follows NABCEP Entry Level Learning Objectives. Students will receive a course text book, manual, and other resource materials, all of which are included in the tuition fee.

For more information: 707-744-2017 or visit our website www.solarliving.org

February 8
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
Learn how to use the sun’s energy for domestic uses: showers, sinks, clothes washer. A household can save 50% or more in energy costs annually, by incorporating a SDHW system. These systems are easy to install and often pay for themselves in energy savings in just a few years. This class provides an overview of a variety of system types. This class will include an examination of an on-site solar hot water heating system.

For More Information Contact: www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops/php

February 13-14
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Intermediate Photovoltaics for Professionals
This course is for electrical professionals. Students will gain a basic understanding of PV system design and installation principles. Hands-on activities will include basic installation techniques. This class is required for students planning to take advanced PV workshops. Topics include: system components, battery connections, safety, basic line drawings, and construction of a small PV system.

Topics Include:
PV modules
batteries
wiring configurations
system diagramming
installation techniques
system maintenance

For More Information Contact: www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops/php

February 13-14
EUCI
Centralized Solar for Electric Generation
Emissions-free centralized solar power is a good match against peak air conditioning load, and it becomes a more attractive source in view of its independence of shrinking water resources and rising fuel costs.

Today, US utilities operate about 420 MW of centralized solar generating capacity in California, Nevada, and Colorado. 80% of this capacity has operated efficiently for over 20 years. Using today’s technologies, NREL projects that this capacity could jump to 4,000MW, economically, by 2015, and to between 30,000 and 80,000 MW by 2030, depending on the cost of carbon emissions.

To get there, utilities face significant transmission and land-use challenges. The Centralized Solar conference will address:

* Status of the technologies
* Performance requirements
* Power purchase agreements
* Selling RECs vs. selling energy
* Load matching and storage
* Siting and transmission
* Virtual systems
* How solar differs from wind

For More Information Contact
https://www.euci.com/conferences/0208-centralized-solar/
or Danielle Duignan at dduignan@euci.com or by phone at 303-770-8800

February 18-23
Solar Energy International
Photovoltaic Design & Installation
Tucson, Arizona
Join Solar Energy International (SEI), in co-sponsorship with Tucson Electric Power and The Solar Store for a 6- day hands-on Solar Electric Design & Installation workshop. This course was developed for those seeking employment in the booming solar industry or for homeowners looking to install their own systems or hire a contractor. This curriculum provides a strong foundation of grid-tied and battery based systems where participants will gain technical skills of how to design and safely install solar electric systems.
This workshop is accredited by the Institute of Sustainable Power (ISP) and helps fulfill the requirement for national photovoltaic certification. The ‘Certificate of Completion’ from this workshop fulfills the educational requirement to take the NBACEP PV Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam. See www.nabcep.org for more information.

Please visit www.solarenergy.org for additional information. Please contact SEI at 970.963.8855 for workshop details or to register.

February 20
New York Academy of Science
Green Science Discussion Group Meeting
9am-5pm
Sponsored by: Green Science and Environmental Systems, a PS&E program
The Green Science and Environmental Systems discussion group will specifically focus on the role science can play in understanding the environment and the development of green science.
For More Information Contact: nymeetings@nyas.org OR http://www.nyas.org/programs/greenSciUpcomingEvents.asp

February 21
Solar Living Institute
PV 920: Solar Sales & Marketing
In this intensive workshop for both solar salespeople and sales management/owners, two PV industry veterans share their secrets for setting up a solid and effective sales team, then generating tons of leads for and with them.

The strategic insights you'll glean from this course will save and/or earn you thousands in avoided mistakes and increased sales. This class includes:

Marketing Overview

Understanding basic marketing and the solar market segments
Promotion strategies
Lead generation
Marketing tools
Setting up and running sales organizations

Staffing
Asset control
Termination & legal issues
Costs & sales commission rates
Sales Strategies:

Connecting with customers
Working the sales funnel from lead screening to presenting and closing
Customer relationship management

For more information: 707-744-2017 or visit our website www.solarliving.org

February 22
Solar Living Institute
PV 912: Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case
Most customers know that solar electric is a good environmental choice, but few are aware that it can also be a remarkably sound investment. This rigorous interactive workshop is designed to help dealers, installers, and salespeople understand and make the most accurate and compelling financial case possible for the value of PV systems. The class is focused on residential systems in PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E utilities (depending on location) and serves as a prerequisite to the advanced class. Other states & utilities can be examined during the end-of-day interactive session.

This class includes:

Analysis of and maximizing benefit from the important variables: system performance, incentives, and utility tariffs (including TOU)
Analyzing, calculating, and explaining “payback” on solar systems in several ways: Compound Annual Rate of Return (IRR), Resale Value, Cash Flow when Financed, Lifecycle Payback, and Simple Payback.
Overview of tools available for financial analysis
Interactive use of the OnGrid Tool for examples during and at the end of the day. This is NOT a training session or sales pitch for the OnGrid Tool, however, usage questions will be entertained during the end-of-day session

Optional: Bring a laptop computer (Mac or PC) and a real-world example for the end-of-day interactive session. All students will receive a demo copy of the OnGrid Tool (license agreement required).

For more information: 707-744-2017 or visit our website www.solarliving.org

February 23
Solar Living Institute
PV 913: Commercial Solar Economics & Financing
This rigorous interactive workshop is designed to help commercial systems integrators (dealers, installers, and salespeople) understand and make the financial case for commercial PV systems in PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E utilities (depending on location), then understand how to finance them with PPAs and Leases.

This class includes:

Economics of commercial & municipal systems, including the additional incentives (tax credits, RECs, PBIs, depreciation), and utility tariff options (including TOU and demand charge rate choices)
PPAs: Understanding the basics, subtleties, complexities, risks, and opportunities
Leases: Understanding the 4 major types, how and when they are used
A short list of financing providers who specialize in solar

Optional: Bring a laptop computer (Mac or PC) and a real-world example for the end-of-day interactive session. All students will receive a demo copy of the OnGrid Tool (license agreement required).

For more information: 707-744-2017 or visit our website www.solarliving.org

February 24
Solar Living Institute
PV 111: Find Your Dream Job In Solar
California is one of the hottest markets in the country for the rapidly growing solar industry. In this illuminating one-day workshop, solar industry insider will share strategies for finding a fulfilling job in solar, discuss key trends and opportunities, and provide a holistic understanding of the industry - including economics, trends, regulatory environment, marketing and technology development.

Gain exposure to exciting solar-related career and entrepreneurship opportunities in a range of areas, including:

Sales, marketing, and installation
Research & development
Government or third-party policy work
Education & non-profits

All workshop participants will receive a solar careers resource list. This is an interactive workshop, so networking and questions are encouraged!

INTRO - LECTURE ONLY

For more information: 707-744-2017 or visit our website www.solarliving.org

February 25-27, Los Angeles
High Sun Engineering
Photovoltaic System Design for Engineers & Designers: A 3-Day Course on Producing PV Design Documents
High Sun Engineering, the West Coast’s leading solar engineering firm, presents an intensive solar workshop for design professionals on the skills needed to produce high quality PV system designs, feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand by architectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners. Who Should Attend: EE’s, ME’s, Designers, Engineering Students, & Industry Professionals. Course Mat'ls: Workbook & CDR with references, calculation tools, sample specifications & sample drawing sets to use as a guide for your future designs. Course Fee: $925 SF - $1050 LA. Student discounts available. Classes offered quarterly.
For more information contact Christina Manansala 707 869 9391, christina@sunengineer.com, http://www.sunengineer.com/workshops.htm

February 25-28
Solar Energy International
Grid-tied Photovoltaics
Join Solar Energy International (SEI) and the California Center for Sustainable Energy for a 4 day workshop on grid-tied photovoltaics. The time is ripe to learn how to design and install solar electric systems for our homes and businesses.
Due to expanding net metering laws and state and federal incentives, the U.S. grid-tied market is the fastest growing sector of the PV market. In this workshop learn how to design and install code compliant PV systems to safely produce electricity to tie into the utility's grid. This workshop provides a strong foundation for people wanting to find employment in this market.

This workshop is part of SEI’s Renewable Energy Education Program. It will take place February 25th -28th at the California Center for Sustainable Energy in beautiful San Diego, CA. SEI Members receive a $50 discount!

Please visit www.solarenergy.org for additional information. Please contact SEI at 970.963.8855 for workshop details or to register.

March, 2008

March 3-8
Solar Energy International
Photovoltaic (PV) Design & Installation
Hornsby Bend -Austin, TX
Solar Energy International (SEI) in sponsorship with Austin based Meridian Energy Systems is offering two workshops on Solar Electric Design & Installation.
These workshops are part of SEI’s Renewable Energy Education Program. PV Design & Installation was developed for those seeking employment in the booming solar industry or for homeowners looking to install their own systems or hire a contractor. The curriculum in these workshops provides a strong foundation of grid-tied and battery based systems where participants will gain technical skills of how to design and safely install solar electric systems.
Each workshop will be a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on labs, tours, visits from guest instructors and a hands-on installation. Choose which ever workshop fits your schedule best. There is no need to take both workshops, they are both the same.

• PV Design & Installation: March 3-8, 2008: Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend -Austin, TX
• PV Design & Installation: March 10-15, 2008: Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend -Austin, TX

Please visit www.solarenergy.org for additional information and contact SEI at
970.963.8855 for workshop details or to register.

March 4-7, 2008
SolarPACES
14th Biennial SolarPACES Concentrating Solar Power Symposium
The 14th Biennial SolarPACES Concentrating Solar Power Symposium will be held March 4-7, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Symposium will provide a venue for exchanging ideas and ample opportunities to interact with researchers, developers and policy makers involved in solar power generation from around the world. Attendees will be provided the opportunity to learn about the most relevant concentrating solar power R&D while discussing strategies and future directions toward clean and sustainable, utility-scale , solar energy utilization.
For additional information and to register, http://solarpaces2008.sandia.gov

March 10-15
Solar Energy International
Photovoltaic (PV) Design & Installation
Hornsby Bend -Austin, TX
Solar Energy International (SEI) in sponsorship with Austin based Meridian Energy Systems is offering two workshops on Solar Electric Design & Installation.
These workshops are part of SEI’s Renewable Energy Education Program. PV Design & Installation was developed for those seeking employment in the booming solar industry or for homeowners looking to install their own systems or hire a contractor. The curriculum in these workshops provides a strong foundation of grid-tied and battery based systems where participants will gain technical skills of how to design and safely install solar electric systems.
Each workshop will be a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on labs, tours, visits from guest instructors and a hands-on installation. Choose which ever workshop fits your schedule best. There is no need to take both workshops, they are both the same.

• PV Design & Installation: March 3-8, 2008: Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend -Austin, TX
• PV Design & Installation: March 10-15, 2008: Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend -Austin, TX

Please visit www.solarenergy.org for additional information and contact SEI at
970.963.8855 for workshop details or to register.

March 17-20
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Workforce Education Conference
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY

March 19
New York Academy of Science
Green Science: Carbon Management
6pm-8pm
Sponsored by: Green Science and Environmental Systems, a PS&E program
The Green Science and Environmental Systems discussion group will specifically focus on the role science can play in understanding the environment and the development of green science.
For more information contact: nymeetings@nyas.org OR http://www.nyas.org/programs/greenSciUpcomingEvents.asp

March 28-30
Blue Ocean Events
Better Living Show
Portland, OR
The Better Living Show gives you access to local resources that will improve your life in six core areas: solar/clean tech, lifestyle, home/garden, food/beverage, transportation, and conservation. All designed to introduce you to businesses and groups in our city that can help you make more ecologically sustainable lifestyle choices.
The show is presented in an entertaining way like you’ve never seen before. From layout and lighting to the food and the speakers, the Better Living Show is unlike any show — green or otherwise — that you’ve ever seen.
To learn more about the Better Living Show go to www.betterlivingshow.org

March 31 - April 2
Newgrace International Exhibition Planning Co., Ltd
2008 The 4th Newgrace International Solar PV (Shanghai) Exhibition
“CSPE Newgrace International PV Exhibition” held once a year was established in 2006. It is regularly held during the April every year in Shanghai, China. By way of unremitting improvement and expansion in scale in the past two years, CSPE has become a well-known specialty in the exhibition circle. We have intrigued thousands of exhibitors and 10,000 visitors from more than 10 countries and regions in the past two years.
Year by year, with the scale enlarging and popularity rising in the past two years, the influence of "Newgrace International solar PV Exhibition" gradually come into play, therefore it becomes more and more highly regarded. In 2007, many old customers have expanded display area and used more well-designed booths; many new clients also ask eagerly for attending the exhibition without missing the golden opportunity. In order to meet the demand of the exhibitors, "CSPE 2008 The 4th Newgrace International Solar PV (shanghai)Exhibition " will be held in Shanghai International Exhibition Center - the second largest exhibition hall in Shanghai – during the 31st March – the 2nd April of 2008. The exhibition hall will be expanded by 30%, and then will amount to about 11,900m2 and there will be more than 700 booths. It is predicated that there will be 700 corporate exhibitors.
Then a grand conference including thousands of famous brands will come to you
For more information contact:
Organizer: Newgrace International Exhibition Planning Co., Ltd
China Renewable Energy Branch of the Institute of PV
Add: Room 402, No. 27 Lane 588 south Lianhua Road ,Shanghai ,China
Hotline: 86-21-34080282
Fax: 86-21-34085282
E-mail: nuogaisi2004@126.com
MSN: nuogaisi@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Maria 86-13023238802
Website: www.ch-solar.com

April, 2008

April 1
New York Academy of Science
Green Buliding Discussion Group Meeting
6pm-8pm
Sponsored by: Green Buildings, a PS&E program
This meeting on sustainable design and skyscraper urbanism will feature leading architects, engineers, and environmental consultants whose work in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. represents the state of the art in high-performance high-rise design and green building technology.
For more information contact: nymeetings@nyas.org OR http://www.nyas.org/programs/greenSciUpcomingEvents.asp

April 14, Evanston, IL
Illinois Solar Energy Association
Solar 101 Wind 101 Workshops
The Illinois Solar Energy Association, a 501-c-3 organization dedicated to educating the public about solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy, will be conducting Solar 101 and Wind 101 workshops. These workshops will provide comprehensive and generic information on how solar energy and wind power can be used. The Solar 101 workshop will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the Wind 101 offerings will held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Online registration is strongly encouraged at www.illinoissolar.org/workshops. For further information on costs and registration, please contact the Illinois Solar Energy Association at www.illinoissolar.org/contact or call 708-267-7965 or 630-260-0424.

These workshops are designed for the following audiences:

• Home and business owners, and decision makers for public and non-profit facilities who are considering solar energy and/or wind power systems for their buildings.
• Architects, engineers, realtors, developers, contractors, government officials and other professionals who are seeking basic information about solar energy and wind power systems.

The Solar 101 workshop will cover a basic overview of how solar energy systems work in Illinois, the types of systems that provide heating, hot water, cooling and electricity, how to choose between different types of systems, economics and regulatory issues. The Wind 101 workshop will cover how wind power systems work in Illinois, the different types of systems, including applications designed to work on or near buildings, incentive, code and regulatory issues involving wind power, and comparison of solar and wind power economics.

For more information contact www.illinoissolar.org or 708-267-7965

April 21
Ecocity Builders
Ecocity World Summit - Pre-Conference Event – Open to the Public World View of Warming and How Cities Can Save the Earth
Held in conjunction with the Ecocity World Summit, and open to the public: Gary Braasch, photographer and author of, Earth Under Fire, How Global Warming is Changing the World, will present his past and present photographic record of climate change around the world with emphasis on cities, their contributions to the problems of the world’s environment, and whole systems initiatives for change. Tickets go on sale at the Herbst Theatre box office on Friday April 18.

For more information: www.ecocityworldsummit.org

April 22-26
Ecocity Builders
Ecocity World Summit 2008
The International Ecocity World Summit 2008 will focus on key actions that cities and citizens can take to rebuild our habitats (cities) to be in balance with living systems and in the process slow down and even reverse global warming and the effects thereof. Delegates from around the world will gather to discuss best practices for sustainable city planning and urban design. The conference has previously been held in Australia, Africa, Asia and South America.

For more information: www.ecocityworldsummit.org

April 21-23
Organic Photovoltaics 2008
Hailed as the 'first focused OPV event', this conference will provide a unique venue for industry experts, researchers, customers and investors to address the opportunities and most critical challenges for the commercialization of OPV technologies.

Drawing on advances in industries outside photovoltaics – most notably organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) – OPV technologies have seen significant development in recent years. There are, however, still lessons to be learned to address the ongoing challenges of efficiency and device degradation. At Organic Photovoltaics 2008, 18 experts from the OLEDs, printed electronics and organic photovoltaics communities will address these challenges and provide key market, technology and applications insights. Preceding the plenary sessions on April 22 – 23 will be a pre-conference workshop on the afternoon of April 21. There will also be an exhibit area for displaying the most recent products and technologies. Join us at this three day conference to network with industry leaders, learn about the latest technologies and strategies in OPV and get prepared to succeed in this growing and competitive market!

Please contact John Buss: +1 207 781 9610 or john.buss@pira-international.com

April 25-27
Community Energy Services
2008 North Country Sustainable Energy Fair
SUNY Canton Campus Center, Canton, New York. New York's largest community energy fair. 45 workshops on everything from solar and green building to climate change and peak oil. Over 50 exhibitors. Youth Energy and Environmental Expo. Guided Green Home Tours Still signing up exhibitors and speakers. Contact us at www.ncenergy.org or fair@ncenergy.org or call 315-379-9466.

May, 2008

May 3 - 8
SOLAR 2008
Town & Country Resort and Convention Center
San Diego, CA
www.solar2008.org

May 5, Rockford, IL
Illinois Solar Energy Association
Solar 101 Wind 101 Workshops
The Illinois Solar Energy Association, a 501-c-3 organization dedicated to educating the public about solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy, will be conducting Solar 101 and Wind 101 workshops. These workshops will provide comprehensive and generic information on how solar energy and wind power can be used. The Solar 101 workshop will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the Wind 101 offerings will held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Online registration is strongly encouraged at www.illinoissolar.org/workshops. For further information on costs and registration, please contact the Illinois Solar Energy Association at www.illinoissolar.org/contact or call 708-267-7965 or 630-260-0424.

These workshops are designed for the following audiences:

• Home and business owners, and decision makers for public and non-profit facilities who are considering solar energy and/or wind power systems for their buildings.
• Architects, engineers, realtors, developers, contractors, government officials and other professionals who are seeking basic information about solar energy and wind power systems.

The Solar 101 workshop will cover a basic overview of how solar energy systems work in Illinois, the types of systems that provide heating, hot water, cooling and electricity, how to choose between different types of systems, economics and regulatory issues. The Wind 101 workshop will cover how wind power systems work in Illinois, the different types of systems, including applications designed to work on or near buildings, incentive, code and regulatory issues involving wind power, and comparison of solar and wind power economics.

For more information contact www.illinoissolar.org or 708-267-7965

May 13
New York Academy of Science
Green Buliding Discussion Group Meeting
6pm-8pm
Sponsored by: Green Buildings, a PS&E program
This meeting on sustainable design and skyscraper urbanism will feature leading architects, engineers, and environmental consultants whose work in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. represents the state of the art in high-performance high-rise design and green building technology.
For more information contact: nymeetings@nyas.org OR http://www.nyas.org/programs/greenSciUpcomingEvents.asp

May 19, Oak Park, IL
Illinois Solar Energy Association
Solar 101 Wind 101 Workshops
The Illinois Solar Energy Association, a 501-c-3 organization dedicated to educating the public about solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy, will be conducting Solar 101 and Wind 101 workshops. These workshops will provide comprehensive and generic information on how solar energy and wind power can be used. The Solar 101 workshop will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the Wind 101 offerings will held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Online registration is strongly encouraged at www.illinoissolar.org/workshops. For further information on costs and registration, please contact the Illinois Solar Energy Association at www.illinoissolar.org/contact or call 708-267-7965 or 630-260-0424.

These workshops are designed for the following audiences:

• Home and business owners, and decision makers for public and non-profit facilities who are considering solar energy and/or wind power systems for their buildings.
• Architects, engineers, realtors, developers, contractors, government officials and other professionals who are seeking basic information about solar energy and wind power systems.

The Solar 101 workshop will cover a basic overview of how solar energy systems work in Illinois, the types of systems that provide heating, hot water, cooling and electricity, how to choose between different types of systems, economics and regulatory issues. The Wind 101 workshop will cover how wind power systems work in Illinois, the different types of systems, including applications designed to work on or near buildings, incentive, code and regulatory issues involving wind power, and comparison of solar and wind power economics.

For more information contact www.illinoissolar.org or 708-267-7965

May 19 - 21
Financial Research Associates
3rd Annual Renewable Energy Finance and Investment Summit
In a practical, educational forum, Financial Research Associates' 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Finance & Investment Summit brings together the industry leaders in renewable energy finance and investment. Delegates learn about state-of-the-art renewable energy finance structures, deal mechanics, tax incentives and changes in the regulatory environment, and how to develop creative financing solutions for this evolving and expanding market.
Featuring two tracks of case studies, interactive panel discussions, and information-packed, seminar-style lectures, the Summit is the leading conference for renewable energy professionals to gather, meet, learn, and discover innovative ways to get their projects financed.
With three days and two tracks, FRA's Investing in Renewables Summit is the must-attend industry event of the year. Each track provides an in-depth exploration of the current finance and investment developments in:
* Ethanol, renewable diesel & renewable fuels
* Solar thermal, CSP, and PV energy
* Wind power
* Biomass to electricity
* Geothermal
* Plug-in, hybrid automobiles
* Energy storage technologies
* Carbon sequestration projects
* Coal gasification & coal to liquids dealsFor More Information Contact
http://www.frallc.com/conference.aspx?ccode=B597
1-800-280-8440

May 21
New York Academy of Science
Green Science: Bioindustrial Processes
6pm-8pm
Sponsored by: Green Science and Environmental Systems, a PS&E program
The Green Science and Environmental Systems discussion group will specifically focus on the role science can play in understanding the environment and the development of green science.
For more information contact: nymeetings@nyas.org OR http://www.nyas.org/programs/greenSciUpcomingEvents.asp

May 28-30
Edinburgh, Scotland
Water and Sanitation in International Development and Disaster Relief
The programme is presented by invited speakers from academia, industry, aid organisations, and end user representatives. A broad range of issues will be discussed in order to develop new strategies and
sustainable as well as appropriate technologies (incl renewables) to solve this complex and multi disciplinary problem.

• Outline current state-of-the-art as well as practical limitations in water supply and sanitation in international development
• Establish strategic linkages between research & teaching institutions, industry, aid organisations, and end users in international development and disaster relief
• Identify research needs and appropriate methodology to deliver on the UN millennium goals related to water and sanitation.

We are seeking sponsorship and are looking into ways to facilitate the attendance of small NGOs as well as developing country participants through such sponsorship. Interested donours please do not hesitate to contact us.

http://www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/water_and_sanitation_2008/

June, 2008

June 4-5
Las Vegas, Nevada
earthNOW Expo
The business-to-business trade show and conference program where eco-friendly product companies and retail store buyers and other green industry professionals meet.
For more information contact
earthNOW expo
info@earthNOwexpo.com
www.earthNOWexpo.com
PHone: 888-236-9965

June 9-11
Photovoltaic Design for Engineers & Designers: A 3-Day Course on Producing PV Design Documents
Join the skyrocketing solar industry! This is a workshop for design professionals on the skills needed to produce high quality PV system designs, feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand by architectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners. Using these skills, High Sun Engineering has helped produce hundreds of PV systems with high performance and high aesthetic quality while avoiding common pitfalls and saving clients thousand or even millions of dollars on each project. This class covers grid-tied PV systems. Off-grid system design is not covered.

Who Should Attend: EE’s, ME’s, Designers, Engineering Students, & Industry Professionals.
Course Mat'ls: Workbook & CDR with references, calculation tools, sample specifications & sample drawing sets to use as a guide for your future designs.

Course Fee: $950 - $1050. Student discounts available.

Next classes: June 9 –11, 2008 in SF & Feb 25 - 27, 2008 in LA. Classes offered quarterly in San Francisco & LA.
Register at http://sunengineer.com/workshops.htm. Call Christina Manansala at 707 869 9391 for more information.
High Sun Engineering
15925 Birkhofer Rd
Guerneville, Ca 95446
707 869 9391 tel
707 869 9394 fax
www.sunengineer.com

June 16-20
Liquid Transportation Fuels from Biomass: Technology and Policy Considerations
To have a measurable impact on energy security, greenhouse gas emissions, and alleviate the food-fuel competition, biofuel production must use renewable cellulosic biomass as feedstock. This course will review the state-of-the-art of genetic and bioprocessing technologies of plants and microbes aiming at cost-effective biomass to biofuel conversion along with related environmental, economic and agricultural policy issues.
For more information - http://web.mit.edu/mitpep/pi/courses/liquid_transportation_fuels_biomass.html

June 18-20
Photovoltaic Summit 2008
While the solar industry continues to boom with new products and technologies, this conference will provide a unique venue for industry experts, researchers, customers and investors to address the business and technical issues facing this developing trade. Be on hand June 18 – 20 in San Diego as industry experts explore the latest in this burgeoning technology.
Photovoltaics Summit 2008 will bring together experts who can address these issues, discuss current progress and offer viable ways forward. Attendees will focus on assessing markets and advances in solar technologies, including market size and growth potential, technical advances and setbacks, application trends, and production economics. There will also be a number of networking functions and an exhibit area to view the latest technological developments.

Key topics to be covered in the program:
• Market and economic trends
• Technology and manufacturing
• Materials
• Solar concentrators

For more information contact
John Buss: +1 207 781 9610 or
john.buss@pira-international.com

June 23, Pekin, IL
Illinois Solar Energy Association
Solar 101 Wind 101 Workshops
The Illinois Solar Energy Association, a 501-c-3 organization dedicated to educating the public about solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy, will be conducting Solar 101 and Wind 101 workshops. These workshops will provide comprehensive and generic information on how solar energy and wind power can be used. The Solar 101 workshop will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the Wind 101 offerings will held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Online registration is strongly encouraged at www.illinoissolar.org/workshops. For further information on costs and registration, please contact the Illinois Solar Energy Association at www.illinoissolar.org/contact or call 708-267-7965 or 630-260-0424.

These workshops are designed for the following audiences:

• Home and business owners, and decision makers for public and non-profit facilities who are considering solar energy and/or wind power systems for their buildings.
• Architects, engineers, realtors, developers, contractors, government officials and other professionals who are seeking basic information about solar energy and wind power systems.

The Solar 101 workshop will cover a basic overview of how solar energy systems work in Illinois, the types of systems that provide heating, hot water, cooling and electricity, how to choose between different types of systems, economics and regulatory issues. The Wind 101 workshop will cover how wind power systems work in Illinois, the different types of systems, including applications designed to work on or near buildings, incentive, code and regulatory issues involving wind power, and comparison of solar and wind power economics.

For more information contact www.illinoissolar.org or 708-267-7965

July, 2008

July 22-23
The Oxford Conference
Oxford Conference 2008
50 Years On: Resetting the Agenda for Architectural Education
In 1958 the first Oxford Conference set an agenda for architectural education that has been followed for 50 years. The 2008 conference will reset that agenda to meet the evolving drivers of costs of energy and construction, shifting social values and environmental crises and to create a new generation of buildings that are part of the solution to these crises - not the problem.
The conference will be comprised of visionary keynote lectures and a series of forums incorporating the following topics: Studio Culture; 21st Century Building Design; 21st Century City Planning and Urban Design; Building Research and Teaching in the 21st Century.
www.oxfordconference2008.co.uk

August, 2008

August 4-8
Renewable Energy: Capturing the Sun
This MIT short course will focus on sunlight, a sustainable and renewable carbon-neutral energy source. Science targeting efficient utilization of solar energy is inherently interdisciplinary, involving biology, inorganic and organic synthesis, solid state chemistry and physics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and mechanism, and theoretical and computational chemistry/biology. In addition, it involves concepts of homogeneous and interfacial science between solids, liquids, and gases. The course will focus on the science needed from these disciplines to develop the fundamental enabling science that will contribute to and ultimately lead to a solution of delivering clean energy, in the form of chemical fuels, produced from the sun.
For more information - http://web.mit.edu/mitpep/pi/courses/renewable_energy_sun.html

September, 2008

September 1-5
Valencia, Spain
23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
The 23rd EU Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC)is a truly global event which uniquely combines scientific and technological issues. The EU PVSEC brings together research and development experts, industry, utilities, political actors, architecs and end-users. The international collaboration, which the EU PVSEC facilitates, is essential in fostering a sustainable future for PV technology in the global energy system.

For more information http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com or pv.conference@wip-munich.de

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