Press Release
Solar Investors and Industry Experts To Gather In San Francisco On May 3-4
2 March 2010
To Discuss How To Navigate The Financing Hurdles In Solar Project Development Across The US
San Francisco, CA March 1, 2010 –
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act firing up solar projects across the nation and Venture Capital spiking in the second half of 2009 with over $576 million invested in solar deals, all signs point towards a time of prosperity for the solar investment climate.
However, the recession has meant not only that some projects, deals and technology poised to succeed in the peak of 2008 have tanked, but those that were in a position to get investment during the good times now have to contend with reduced equity availability and rigorous risk mitigation. Plus, whilst Stimulus money penned for the solar industry is flooding into the industry, questions are being asked about the feasibility of using government funds to finance renewable projects - leaving lenders worried about possible penalties for failed projects. In addition, the process of applying for funding continues to slow down and eat into the success rate.
It’s off the back of these challenges that New Solar Today have put together the 3rd Solar Energy Investment & Finance Summit USA (May 5-6, San Francisco, info at www.newsolartoday.com/usafinance). Following on from the immense success of the last event in November 2009, the summit will address the key issues facing developers and solar companies in getting finance including:
• Government Money and Subsidies: What you need to know about the various government requirements you have to meet to receive your stimulus funds
• Getting Your Hands on The Finance: An insightful update into the world of solar investment in 2010
• Real World Solar Secrets - Case studies from up and running projects in the US and around the globe on how they navigated the world of private and public solar finance
The 2010 event has a new and important emphasis on Case Studies from those who have done it, with examples of successful First Round Investment, Tax Equity Financing in partnership with a utility, and much more!
With top speaker representation from JPMorgan, Nord LB, US Bancorp, Credit Suisse, NREL, the US Department of Energy, US Department of the Treasury, SMUD, PG&E and many more, plus over 200 top level investors, developers, utilities and industry experts in attendance, this event is generating interest across the US and beyond.
Attendees at last year’s event said ‘We generated new investors and potential projects from the two-day session. Well worth it!’, and others that it ensures ‘a lot of bang for your buck!’. This year’s event promises to be even more worthwhile for solar developers and investors alike, with more networking time, pre-conference delegate profiling and an all-new agenda that reflects the huge opportunity for solar in 2010 considering the recovery in the solar market at this time.
Sara Lloyd-Jones, Event Director at New Solar Today says, “Following on from the huge success of last November’s event, we are both learning from the financing experiences of 2009 and 2010 through exclusive case studies and looking to the future with updates from government and banks, to fully understand the hurdles to getting financed today. Getting the opportunity to connect with potential investors in an intimate forum makes this event crucial for solar developers and manufacturers alike.
Bringing together key industry stakeholders including solar developers, banks, VCs, manufacturers, utilities, regulators, government bodies and attorneys to meet, learn and do business, this meeting will zone into every element of project financing success without costly delays. Full information is available now at http://www.newsolartoday.com/usafinance
For more information please see the website at www.newsolartoday.com/usafinance or contact Sara Lloyd-Jones on sara@newsolartoday.com or on US TF: 1800 814 3459
