From Silicon to Solar and back. Feel the Energy of the Sun in California and Silicon Valley!

SolarPlaza is pleased to offer the international trade mission to California, from 20 to 25 January 2008. This tour is organised by SolarPlaza, in cooperation with the French DERBIE Renewable Energy Business Association.

During this tour you will be able to learn more about the Silicon Valley PV industry, meet and visit ambitious manufacturers and companies (like Applied Materials and Akeena Solar). This event will bring together French, US and other international PV business executives and investors, creating a dynamic environment and a platform for high-level discussions. Both the intensive formal and the enjoyable informal programs have been proven to provide opportunities to build intensive business contacts.

The French PV market is growing rapidly due to an attractive feed-in tariff for building integrated PV solutions. The participation of at least 15 members of the French business Association DERBIE in this trade mission offer excellent network ing opportunities for growth in France. It is expected that around 20 international participants will take part in this mission. The participants will be CEOs, Business Development Managers and other senior experts from system integrators, project developers, investors (in Solar Parcs), utility companies and the manufacturing industry. A more detailed program, including a registration form and general information, is available on request.

Included in this trade mission is:

Visits to Silicon Valley solar energy companies Symposium with all involved organizations for solar energy tax credit, cash incentive Presentations: status and future of the local PV market; market experiences Accommodation (4* hotels) & travelling expenses during the official programme Business lunches and dinners City sightseeing tour in San Francisco All presentations, contact details and tour pictures

San Francisco, June 2007, Solar PV project at Moscone center (c) by SolarPlaza

The fee for joining this exciting and intensive experience with other committed international business people:
€ 3,950 (excl. VAT)
Discount for SolarPlaza members: Silver/Gold/Platinum: €50/€ 200/€ 400 respectively. The following are not included: return tickets from the city where you are traveling from to San Francisco and expenses related to traveling and meals which are not part of the official program.

Get inspired!

Visit and meet new technology companies in solar energy Learn about the next generation solar cell technology (Silicon Valley companies) Learn about PV government policy, PV incentive program, Federal Solar Tax Incentive, business and investment opportunities Promote your company to US market players Establish new international business relations with fellow participants Enjoy discussions, workshops, informal dinners and the American nightlife with other committed solar energy business people

SolarPlaza at the HQ of Applied Materials (June 2007) (c) by SolarPlaza

Who should attend?
Business owners, entrepreneurs and executives interested in exploring business ideas, establishing new business relationships, investment and joint venture opportunities and developing partnership networks in California.
Working language during the tour: English.
Invite colleagues or business relations; if subscribing together with another person you will both receive € 250 discount! A limited number of participants can be accepted for this international tour.

More information, detailed program and a order form please contact SolarPlaza, Johan Trip; j.trip@solarplaza.com,  or +31 (0) 10 280 9198.

San Jose, June 2007 (matchmaking event) (c) by SolarPlaza

San Jose, June 2007 (International Delegates at factory visit) (c) by SolarPlaza