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  2. Southwestern US prepares for geothermal energy

    June 2, 2010
    Renewable Energy World

    Thanks to the coordinated efforts of local, state, and federal officials, plans to finish environmental reports and land leasing for geothermal projects are moving swiftly. Bids have already come in from potential developers looking to tap the Southwest’s geothermal energy resources.


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  3. AWEA: growth in US wind power slows in first quarter

    June 2, 2010
    US Department of Energy

    AWEA reports that the US wind industry has slowed to its lowest growth in four years, installing just 539 MW of power, attributing this lethargy to a lack of long-term market signals and a low electricity cost. A related report by IHS...
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  4. SolarEdge PV inverters hit 97.5% CEC efficiency

    May 27, 2010
    Renewable Energy World

    SolarEdge’s new line of PV inverters were tested by the California Energy Commission and given a 97.5% efficiency rating – the highest of any in the world. In a statement, the company was happy for the honor and attributed the high efficiency to...
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  5. DOE announces up to $11 million for biofuels technology development

    May 28, 2010
    US Department of Energy

    The DOE has announced a new program offering $11 million over three years for non-food biomass to biofuel conversion, part of a series of research funding programs created over the last several weeks. Three to four projects will be chosen to receive...
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  6. Same story, different study: NREL Western Report shows 30% wind doable, cost-effective

    May 27, 2010
    Renewable Energy World

    An NREL study has found that 30% of the electricity used by the Western US could be supplied by wind power without making extensive changes to the existing grid – an incredible opportunity for renewable energy in the US. The report had a...
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  7. US tidal power company to develop projects in China

    June 1, 2010
    SustainableBusiness.com

    Verdant Power and the China Energy Conservation Environment Protection Group (CECEP), in a related move, have signed a memorandum of understanding to allow Verdant to develop hydrokinetic power projects. The MOU is the first agreement ever reached between firms from the two countries over marine...
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  8. Apollo Solar Energy to collaborate with China Energy Conservation

    June 2, 2010
    TES

    Apollo Solar Energy and China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation (CECIC) have signed a non-binding collaboration agreement, working to build thin-film solar cells, with control of the stations transferring to CECIC after the agreement ends.


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  9. China, US launch airline biofuel venture

    May 26, 2010
    BusinessWeek

    China and the US launched a collaborative research venture this week, looking into creating jet biofuel from algae or oily nuts. In a statement, representatives stated a test flight could occur as soon as the end of the year. While the research will be performed...
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  10. China wind power group in $1.2 billion IPO

    May 31, 2010
    Reuters

    Xinjiang Goldwind, the second-largest wind turbine producer in China, plans to raise $1.2 billion in an IPO on the Hang Seng stock market. On the back of 27% growth in shares so far this year, the offering will be the biggest by a wind company...
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  11. China may start state-guided carbon market by 2014, Feng says

    May 28, 2010
    Bloomberg

    Feng Shengbo, deputy director of China’s CDM Management Center, stated that China is drawing up a plan for a state-guided carbon market with “half-mandatory” emission reduction targets. Set to open in 2014, Feng said that the Chinese government will not run the market, but would...
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Previous USCP Events

 

US DOC's ChinaWise Business Seminar
April 27, 2010
Offices of Whitefod, Taylor & Preston LLP, Baltimore, MD

Leading China experts and seasoned international business executives will share their perspectives and experiences on the risks and rewards of doing business in China. Those with responsibilities for international sales, marketing, and business development will join this full-day seminar to explore some of the “hot button” issues and key considerations when crafting and executing a successful China strategy.

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2nd PV Summit Asia
April 15-16, 2010
Renaissance Hotel, Beijing

Under the influence of the financial crisis, the world actively promotes a new energy policy. Chinese government also issues a series of laws and financial policies to support PV industry. Through the promotion of these policies, the photovoltaic power generation industry is expected to bring new development. Asia PV Summit 2010 is designed to address market trends.

Asia PV Summit 2010 was endorsed by the International Solar Energy Society, organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products and Merisis Consulting Company, and gained great support from Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association, Italian PV Industry Association, Photovoltaic Austria Federal Association, Renewable Energy Association of Philippines and Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy.
Expert speakers will assess PV market trends, technical developments, and application-related advances through presentations. Moreover, it is a great opportunity to interact with key players from all areas of the industry and learn about new trends at the workshops held prior to the summit. The Solar Industry has the power to re-boot the innovation and vitality that can help revitalize our economy.

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2nd China Wind Power Summit
April 13-14, 2010
Renaissance Beijing Hotel, China

With the theme “Restructuring Wind Power Development Strategy to meet Challenges from Policy Adjustment”, top level executives and experts from the wind industry will meet in Beijing on April 13th -14th, endorsed by the World Wind Energy Association, to discuss the key issues facing the industry in times of surplus and make an effort to find feasible solutions or new insights.

The 2nd China Wind Power Summit will be a great review and promotion of exchange of experiences of very important significance. The organizing committee would like to welcome industrial experts, scientists and technicians, entrepreneurs, leaders at all levels, and all friends who are interested in the development of wind power technology and industry to join this event in Beijing, China.

The organizing committee would like to welcome electric companies, wind farm operators, components suppliers, law firms, etc., and all friends who are interested in the restructuring and revitalizing of renewable energy. For more information, please visit the official website:
http://www.merisis-asia.com/wind/.

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China Low Carbon Economy Forum 2010
April 10-11, 2010
Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing


This forum is being presented under the theme of ‘Low Carbon Cities, Low Carbon Industry, and Low Carbon Finance,’ with the aim to study and forecast the development trends for Chinese and global low carbon cities. The forum seeks to create a platform for low carbon industry to connect effectively with financial capital, as well as a platform to share the thoughts and experiences of international entrepreneurs in low carbon industry.

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China PV Congress 2010

April 6-7, 2010
The Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel, Beijing

In 2009, China's photovoltaic industry continued rapid development. This Chinese industry has quickly become recognized for its rapid scale-up, as well as its international focus and quality specialization. Nevertheless, the unprecedented challenges being faced by China can only be tackled with unprecedented action.

China PV Congress 2010 will review the important events of the past year and seek to promote the most benefitial practices for those in the PV industry. The organizing committee would like to welcome industrial experts, scientists and technicians, entrepreneurs, leaders at all levels, and all friends who are interested in the development of photovoltaic technology and industry to join this event in Beijing, China.

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CREIA Solar Thermal Conference
April 1-2, 2010
Jinan

More information to come shortly.

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RETECH 2010
February 3-5, 2010
Washington Convention Center

RETECH 2010 convened over 250 speakers, 250 exhibitors, and 5,000 participants to share and discuss the latest policies, finance mechanisms, and technologies in renewable energy. As the first of all renewables conference in 2010, RETECH enabled companies to showcase their products and technologies to top representatives from the government, the financial world, and other business leaders, investors, and officials.

In addition to being the only exhibition that gathered such a diverse crowd of interests, RETECH also convened a six-track business conference that analyzed 2010 private equity markets and federal and state policies in the US.

RETECH 2010 featured a panel on China’s renewable energy market and industry, as well as a workshop for executives to learn about the complexities of the US renewables market. Please email
Tim Cronin with questions, but please see the Program News section of the website for more information.

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US-China Green Tech Summit
November 15-17, 2009
Beijing Grand Hyatt

As part of the Marley Association’s
US-China Green Tech Summit (USCGTS), ACORE hosted a panel highlighting US and Chinese companies that have achieved tremendous transpacific success. Representatives from Applied Materials, GCL Solar, and Suntech Power addressed what policies are necessary to strengthen the global renewable energy industry.

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US-Jiangsu Solar Business Summit

July 17, 2009

Los Angeles, CA

Co-organized with the Innovation Center for Energy & Transportation (iCET), the Jiangsu Department of Foreign Trade & Economic Collaboration (DOFTEC), and the US-China Green Business Exchange, the US-Jiangsu Solar Business Summit made history by bringing to the US the largest delegation of Chinese solar companies ever, and it resulted in a first-of-its-kind sub-national Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the US and China.

The US-Jiangsu Solar Business Summit was an important first step towards US-China sub-national renewable energy collaboration. As a result, the Jiangsu California Collaboration is now being considered by both national governments for approval as framework for future US-China cooperation on renewable energy.