12 Key reasons to attend Solar Power Generation USA in 2012:

• Meet more utilities than at any other solar conference: The return of the utility VIP pass scheme supported by the Edison Electric Institute

• The best networking opportunities: New roundtable sessions connect you face to face with key players tackling the topics you want to address

• Gain PPAs, permits, grid connection & finance for utility scale solar projects: The expert speaking faculty of utilities, grid operators, investors explain how to make your project stand out

• 2011-2012’s most exciting project developments revealed: Hear the inside story on projects that have taken that next big step forward and how the developers achieved this 

• Push down costs and increase the efficiency of utility scale PV in one day: The world’s leading developers discuss plant design, module & BOS selection and managing construction timelines 

• CSP focus day- accelerate the technology’s position in the US energy market: How to optimise and improve the bankability of CSP projects and communicate their value proposition  

• Drive CPV towards commercialization and PPAs: Technology advances and pioneering large scale projects attracting serious interest from utilities and investors 

• NEW operations and maintenance session: As more plants come into operation discover how to run them at maximum capacity and prolong their lifespan 

• Gain recognition at the industry selected Solar Power Generation Awards : Position your company as a leader in the field and differentiate yourself from the competition 

• Back by popular demand, the 2^nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament : An informal way to build relationships whilst donating to the excellent charity Solar Aid

• Training opportunities for those new to the market: A full week of activities includes a Green Power Academy Training Course to get you and your colleagues up to speed on market developments

• Exhibit at the previously SOLD OUT exhibition: After hitting max capacity for the past 2 years, prime spots in the 2012 exhibition hall are already selling fast!

• Unparalleled number of Utilities and Project developers: Meet the whole solar value chain under one roof!

Breakdown of attendees at Solar Power Generation 2011

Attending companies included:

Utilities & IPPs: Arizona Public Services, Austin Energy, Competitive Power Ventures, E.On, Florida Power & Light, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Hawaiian Electric Company, Iberdrola Renewables, Indianapolis Power & Light Company, La Plata Electric Association, Next Era Energy Resources, NV Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Salt River Project, Sempra Generation, Southern California Edison, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy

Regulators & Government: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, FERC, Nevada State Office of Energy, Nevada Public Utilities Commission, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, US EPA,

PV Experts: BP Solar, Colexon, First Solar, Gestamp Solar, Irradia Energy, NRG Solar, Recurrent Energy, Solar Power Partners, Silverado Power, Solar Ventures, SunEdison, SunPower, Suntech, Trina Solar

CSP Leaders: Abener, Acciona, Albiasa, Areva, BrightSource Energy, eSolar, Flabeg, Mohavesun, Solar Millennium, Solar Reserve, Solar Trust of America, Stirling Energy Systems, Tessera Solar

CPV Pioneers: Agile Energy, Amonix,  CPV Consortium, Cogentrix, Greenvolts, Skyline Solar, Soitec, Solfocus,

EPCs: Alstom Power, Baja Construction, Barnard Construction Company, Barr Engineering Company, Bibb Engineers, Boldt Construction, Brahma Group, Cherokee Construction, Cobra Energia, POWER Engineers, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

Investors: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, DBL Investors, Export Import Bank of the US, Rockport Capital, Santander, Societe Generale, WestLB