New York Solar Industry Convenes in Capital District for "The Business of the Sun" Conference

Online, April 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - ALBANY, NY - The state's solar industry leaders will come together to discuss policy options and other strategies to keep the industry thriving at the "NY Solar Industries 2010: The Business of the Sun" in Albany next month.

Hundreds of attendees from solar energy businesses located throughout the state, leading solar energy policy experts, government representatives and other partners will convene for the annual event, May 12-13, at Crowne Plaza City Center, presented by New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) along with The Solar Energy Consortium, the NYS Solar Thermal Consortium, and dozens of government, corporate, and other sponsors.

"The solar industry is at a critical juncture. New York State has been making progress toward achieving its clean energy goals through solar, but even more is needed to achieve the State's energy, environmental, and clean tech job goals," said NYSEIA President Ron Kamen, senior vice president of EarthKind Solar in Kingston. "It is now more important than ever for the industry to come together to grow our state's solar future."

The event will feature educational tracts and presentations from both the solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) sides of the solar industry, incorporating all that is considered the "business of the sun," as well as networking and exhibiting opportunities.

The conference will kick off on May 12, at 9 a.m., with the annual Solar Lobbying Day, followed by Solar Installer Training classes, workshops, the opening of the Trade Show, a reception and evening Awards Ceremony.

The New York Solar Thermal Roadmap will be unveiled on May 13. Sessions that day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will also address such pertinent topics to the industry as: PV and Thermal Technology, Federal and State Policy, Training and Education, Financing and Legal, Utility Solar Projects, Market Forecast and Trends, and Building Integrated Solar Architecture.

"The Business of the Sun is not to be missed for those who want to connect with virtually the entire state solar industry and learn about the latest advancements that will be key to the future success of all its participants," said NYSEIA Executive Director Gail Markels.

For information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the event, contact [email protected].

About NYSEIA
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association, founded in 1994, is the only statewide non-profit membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing solar energy use in New York State. For information, visit http://www.nyseia.org

Media Contacts:
Ron Kamen (917) 453-5740 [email protected]
Sandy Frinton (845) 454-3895 [email protected]
Gail Markels (917) 364-4760 [email protected]