6th Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Conference & Exhibition

CSP Today USA 2012 will unite major stakeholders in the US and international markets The US has seen an explosion of CSP of projects successfully reaching construction phase, but the question facing the industry is ‘What is next for the CSP industry in the US?’ The conference brings together the complete value chain in CSP for a frank and unprecedented discussion on how to successfully drive the CSP market in the US. We will be gathering CEO’s and senior level execs from developers, investors, utilities, major technology providers, research centres and suppliers as well as influential organisations, government agencies and departments.

CSP Today USA 2011 Figures

600+ Senior Level Executives
250+ Awards dinner attendees
Sell out 50 booth expo
3 Masterclass Workshops
The most attended CSP conference in the US

This event is the only event dedicated 100% to the spearheading the CSP market in the US. With a reputation of excellence, this conference is anticipated to unite over 650 CSP experts in Las Vegas in June 2012.

Built on the unprecedented success of our past 5 CSP Today USA conference and global series of events, the 6th Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Conference is much anticipated and scheduled in the major player’s calendars as a must attend event in 2012.

Agenda Overview

During the 2 days the conference will address the most critical topics in order to achieve continued CSP growth in the US including:

Getting the leading CSP companies perspective on the 5 year plan for the future of CSP in the US and the steps the industry need to take to achieve their goal
How can CSP survive without subsides? Find out how policy in the US has impacted CSP deployment and how proposed projects plan to get the green light to ensure CSP continues in the US
Selling CSP’s value proposition including dispatchability, grid integration and contribution to the economy
The cutting edge in Innovation to commercialisation. Learn about the breakthroughs being made in R&D, and supplier solutions that will lead to more efficient and less costly components
Global CSP market on America’s doorstep: Journey the CSP plants of the world and get exclusive access to critical data from development to commissioning and beyond
Get financed fast! Prove CSP’s bankability to your investors and the world to compete for the cash with other renewables

Who’s attending the leading CSP Today USA conference this year?

International CSP developers and EPCs with the most development, construction & operational experience
Leading CSP companies active in the US market looking to partner on current and upcoming CSP projects
CSP technology providers across the value chain looking to supply the most cost effective solutions
Senior management and business decision makers from the stakeholders in the US
Pioneering international and national researchers with cutting edge innovations on adopting making CSP more competitive in the US
Investment community that are seeking or have already invested in South Africa’s CSP market

CSP USA 2012
Why is this different to the other solar energy conferences in your calendar?

Only conference 100% dedicated to the successful development of CSP projects in the US
650 senior executives expected to attend from across the international CSP value chain
Leading technology and solution providers in the only CSP focused exhibition
Only forum that brings together the CSP experts from EU, USA, India, MENA and South Africa
Targeted agenda on tackling the regulatory, development & technical challenges that are specific to increasing CSP deployment in the US market
Networking – talking with utilities, developers, EPCs, technology providers and key stakeholders

Why CSP Today…

CSP Today is the reference point for CSP professionals and a cornerstone for communications within the industry
CSP Today runs the 4 largest events in the Concentrated Solar Power industry and over 2,400 people attended in 2010.
CSP Today is part of the solar business unit of FC Business Intelligence providing focused news, events, reports, updates and information for the Concentrated Solar Thermal Power industry

Key achievements…

CSP Today USA attracted over 600 in June this year and CSP Today Sevilla attracted over 700 in November 2010. These events are revered by the industry as the hub for technology exchange and advancement and have continued to grow each year
CSP Today India was opened by the Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah
CSP Today MENASOL 2011 was held under the Patronage of the Moroccan Minister of Energy
CSP Today USA 2011 in Las Vegas was opened by Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada
CSP Today MENASOL 2010 was held under the Patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Investment

What our delegates had to say about CSP Today events across the globe…

“Very interesting event, mostly because of the significant presence of private sector players, notably key industrial heavyweights and engineering companies” AREVA

“If any company is active in the growing global CSP market, this a must attend event. This is by far the most cost effective method for making connections and building enduring relationships across the spectrum of industry players” KTI

“The conference provided me with a wealth of up to date information on the status and the future of CSP in the MENA region. The knowledge gained will help our organization develop the strategy to help support the growth of CSP in the region” SCHOTT.

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