Conference and Accompanying Programs 2009
Intersolar North America offers attractive conference and accompanying programs reflecting current industry trends and providing exhibitors and visitors alike with the latest information, hands-on know-how and offering an excellent platform for exchange. Participants will gain valuable experience for planning, installing, financing and marketing solar technology.
Please note: The conference program listed below is from 2009 and is meant to serve as a guide for what attendees can expect for the 2010 program. The 2010 conference program will be available in early February.
Conference Program
The Role of Public Policy in U.S. PV Market Development
Location
InterContinental Hotel
Level 3 - Grand Ballroom C
Level 3 - Grand Ballroom C
Target group
Personnel engaged in public policy, government relations, advocacy,
business development and international relations
Organizer
SEMI PV Group
Solar Promotion International GmbH
Solar Promotion International GmbH
Title
The Role of Public Policy in U.S. PV Market Development
Date
Monday, July 13, 2009, 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration fee
Conference Registration Open
Early bird - SEMI members (until June 5): $225
Non-member price: $250
At the door: $300
Early bird - SEMI members (until June 5): $225
Non-member price: $250
At the door: $300
Registration
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Content
Governments regularly make decisions that affect the way your company does business. It is critical to understand the impact that legislation and regulations can have on your business. This session is of interest to business executives, government affairs and public policy personnel in equipment and materials manufacturing enterprises, as well and cell and module manufacturing facilities. Emphasis is given to latest developments in the U.S. with respect to the impact of recent legislation on the domestic PV manufacturing supply chain.
Program Schedule
Time
Monday, 1:30pm - 6:00pm
1:30pm
Welcome
Prof. Dr. Eicke Weber, Director, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems (ISE) (moderator)
Prof. Dr. Eicke Weber, Director, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems (ISE) (moderator)
1:40pm
Overall U.S. Public Policy Update: Stimulus and Energy Bill
Ken Schramko, Senior Manager, Public Policy, SEMI
Ken Schramko, Senior Manager, Public Policy, SEMI
2:00pm
U.S. Federal Solar Manufacturing Tax Credits
Joe Pasetti, Counsel for Government Affairs, Applied Materials
Joe Pasetti, Counsel for Government Affairs, Applied Materials
2:20pm
Long Term Multi-Segment Solar Markets Worldwide
Julie Blunden, Vice President, Public Policy and Corporate Communication, SunPower
Julie Blunden, Vice President, Public Policy and Corporate Communication, SunPower
2:40pm
The Role of Public Policy in the U.S. PV Market Development
Dr. JoAnn Milliken, Acting Solar Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy (DoE)
Dr. JoAnn Milliken, Acting Solar Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy (DoE)
3:00pm
Securing Government Incentives for PV Panel Manufacturing and R&D
Chris Fish, Vice President, McAllister & Quinn LLC
Chris Fish, Vice President, McAllister & Quinn LLC
3:20pm
BREAK
3:40pm
Making America a 21st Century Solar Power
Marie Eckstein, Corporate Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, ESS, Dow Corning
Marie Eckstein, Corporate Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, ESS, Dow Corning
4:00pm
European Perspective: Status of the German Feed-in Tariff Systems and Other EU Models
Gerhard Stry-Hipp, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems (ISE)
Gerhard Stry-Hipp, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems (ISE)
4:20pm
California Solar Policies to Expand the Solar Market
Sue Kateley, Executive Director, CALSEIA
Sue Kateley, Executive Director, CALSEIA
5:00pm
Oregon Public Policy Focus
Desari Strader, Executive Director, OSEIA
Desari Strader, Executive Director, OSEIA
5:20pm
WDG FITs - The Policy Imperative
Craig Lewis, Founding Principle, Right Cycle Enterprises
Craig Lewis, Founding Principle, Right Cycle Enterprises
5:40pm
The Interplay between Public Policy and Technology Development in U.S. PV Market Evolution
Robert M. Margolis, Senior Energy Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Robert M. Margolis, Senior Energy Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Agenda last updated June 29, 2009. Sessions and/or speakers are subject to change.