How to Reduce the Costs & Increase the Efficiency of the Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants in Your Solar Project Imagine being able to radically increase the efficiency of the balance of systems in your solar project, avoiding delays and unexpected failure... You will find out how to overcome your most pressing issues and challenges: * Optimize the cost-efficiency of the balance of systems/ balance of plant - compare the cost of technological, design and construction decisions so that you can maximize performance at minimum effort and cost * Calculating the cost of ownership and LCOE – Consider variables including water rights, project time, supply chain, O&M, insurance, technology cost and much more, for optimum cost reduction in your project! * Innovative case studies – hear from the integrators that have successfully reduced their BoS/BoP costs in their PV, Thin Film, CPV and CSP installations & ensure you

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CSP • CPV • Thin Film • PV
Industry leaders • Crucial cost cuts for solar plants: Discover what you can do to Sponsors
speaking dramatically lower one of your biggest budget costs - Balance of Systems
and Balance of Plant (BoS/BoP)
José C Martín
• Lower LCOE for large scale solar: Understand the full impact BoS/
SENER BoP has on the overall Levelised Cost Of Electricity (LCOE) of your plant
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• Real life lessons, real solar savings: Gain practical BoS/BoP SPEAKERS SHARING
advice and top tips from up-and-running solar plants that you can apply THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND
now and see savings straight away
Fernando Rueda EXPERIENCE WITH YOU!
Aries Ingeniería y • Solid BoS/BoP solutions for all solar: Hear innovative case studies
Sistemas from integrators who have successfully reduced BoS/BoP costs for PV,
Thin Film, CPV and CSP installations - both across Europe and the USA
• Maximum BoS/BoP for minimum pain: Uncover and compare the
Paula Mints real costs of technological, design and construction decisions to optimize
Navigant your solar plant efficiency
Consulting
• Lose less from the Sun to the Grid: Minimize electrical losses
throughout your whole solar plant and push the most power possible
through your connection to the grid
Oscar Pereles
Astrom • Cost cuts through core solar components: Get a heads up on the
latest research and development in trackers, inverters, frames, cabling
and more that will make a real difference to your BoS/BoP costs
Courtney McColgan
Draper Fisher
the best speakers... and the most
Jurvetson
incredible networking opportunities
Media Partners
Steve Horne Are you serious about BoS & BoP?
SolFocus
6 excellent reasons why you must attend this event!
Over 150 industry Over 20 hours of networking
experts set to attend and business building
Jesse Tippett opportunities
Albiasa 20+ Industry Experts
Corporation Speaking! Top case studies from US &
international solar projects
BoS/BoP focused
Exhibition Hall Panel sessions, discussion
Lacks Sampath groups, key note speakers
ELLIPTIQ Energy “This conference tackles
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this year… simply unmissable! opportunity - to decrease solar
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Bob Conner, VP Photovoltaics,
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2. Improve Your Solar Project’s Balance of Systems/Balance of Plants -
The Key You Need to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Solar Business...
You will also benefit from:
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PLAntS cAn nOw mAke uP tO 50% • Incredible cost reduction strategies for large scale
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The holy grail of solar energy is to reach grid parity and • An A-Z guide to minimizing electrical losses throughout
THE BOS & BOP CONFERENCE
beat our traditional energy sources. That’s why in the last your plant and grid connection
& EXPO IN SAN DIEGO IS
few years solar research and development has focused • Real life lessons and top tips from the integrators who are A UNIQUE EVENT FOR THE
on boosting efficiency and reducing prices. Today we are driving down BoS/BoP costs in projects around the globe GLOBAL SOLAR INDUSTRY
seeing real world cost reductions. This, combined with • In-depth analysis of key PV plant components - inverters We’re aware that there are other solar
the fall in global demand for PV in 2008-2009, has led and trackers, combiner boxes, transformers, cabling events out there, but there is nothing in the
to a rapid crash in price for thin film and PV modules. and more US that focuses exclusively on the specific
The net result is that Balance of Systems/Balance of business and technology challenges in
Plants (BoS/BoP) has become the critical cost factor • Best practice insights for CSP plants, covering power
Solar Balance of Plants and Balance of
in lowering your plant’s Levelized Cost Of Energy blocks, turbines, heat exchangers and the latest in storage
Systems. You will hear case studies from
(LCOE). Improving your BoS/BoP is one of the fastest and and dispatchability technology
industry leading companies with firsthand
smartest ways you can give your solar business a real Plus an unmissable look at the results of studies that experience of building, running and
competitive advantage. compare different technologies BoS/BoP costs – such as thin maintaining solar plants, but you will also
film and PV. Mesirow Financial and Astrom will provide you get unique insights on emerging market
even mORe tO gAin fROm
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with thought provoking data and fill you with inspiration by opportunities.
BALAnce Of SyStemS/BALAnce discussing their experiences working on hundreds of projects
Of PLAntS... in PV, thin film, CPV and CSP.
PROJECT UPDATE
At no other event will you have the chance
The cost cuts you will gain from improving your BoS/
Whether you are a CSP or a PV (including Thin Film & CPV) to hear from each of the companies
BoP planning and design are vital - but in addition
engineer or developer, this Conference + Expo is for you, with with plants on the ground, and hear real
improved BoS/BoP will also have a strong impact on your
separate tracks dedicated to your technology so every second experiences of planning, building and
plant’s future monitoring, efficiency and operations &
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of the agenda is relevant to you and filled with information maintaining a solar plant.
maintenance. Better BoS/BoP will improve the operation
you need.
of your plant throughout it’s entire life cycle! INDEPENDENT FORUM
The Solar Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants meet the tOP minDS AnD SuPPLieRS New Solar Today is an independent
Conference + Expo 2009 has been created to provide fROm AcROSS the SOLAR inDuStRy information provider. We are not here to
you with the exact information and leading strategies you sell you a particular idea, piece of research
Driven by the lowering of European feed-in tariffs European or vendor solution. That is why at the BoS
need to master your BoS/BoP and unleash the full profit developers are paving the way at reducing BoS/BoP and so
potential of your solar project. & BoP Conference & Expo you’ll receive a
we are bringing you case studies from the companies in well balanced, innovative and informative
wheRe tO StARt with BALAnce the region who are seeing the best results and can provide briefing to enable you to make the best
you with the knowledge of what works and what doesn’t -
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Of SyStemS/BALAnce Of PLAntS? decisions for your business.
lessons you can start incorporating right away!
With EPC constructors often in control of the design and EXPERT SPEAKERS,
Our leading agenda is filled to the brim with the companies
construction process, it can be difficult to determine how FRESH MATERIAL,
and industry leaders you need to hear from. From the world
BoS/BoP costs can be reduced according to the location, INNOVATIVE THINKING
of PV you will hear from: Suntech America, EnXco, Prosolia,
solar resources, proximity to the grid and services and The foremost experts in the industry
SolFocus, Albiasa Corporation and Aries Ingeniería
general characteristics of your plant. You find yourself who kick started solar projects and the
y Sistemas.
facing a vast array of tough questions: companies who are doing it right now!
From the world of CSP you get the chance to benefit from And crucially, hear from the regulatory
• Is it best to track or not to track?
the experience of: SENER, Acciona, Abener, Tessera Solar, bodies, financiers and investors, whose
• How do you optimize self-shadowing? Nexant, Siemens and many others decisions have the power to make or break
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• What is the best technology for your particular location In addition this Conference + Expo will feature the top solar your project.
according to DNI, wind load, environmental issues? suppliers you need to meet - both in the conference room
and at our exclusive and intimate expo, giving you the chance BOS & BOP SOLUTIIONS
• In terms of BoS, which technology will deliver the most
to meet and connect with the partners you need to help EXHIBITION AREA
overall savings?
you reduce your BoS/BoP costs and ramp up your plant’s Meet today’s leading solution providers as
Clearly, you can’t just flip a switch and see results, you they take you through the latest cutting
need a plan, a road map to set you on your path to efficiency. There is simply no easier or more time-efficient
way to meet and forge the relationships you need than to edge technologies to improve efficiency,
improved BoS/BoP - that is why you need to attend reduce costs and increase profits. Find out
the solar industry’s only BoS/BoP focused event - attend the BoS/BoP Conference + Expo.
which products and services are the right fit
The Solar Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants SecuRe yOuR LARge ScALe SOLAR for you and see demonstrations of the latest
Conference + Expo 2009. futuRe - BOOk yOuR ticket tODAy solutions in research and production – all
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under one roof.
In San Diego this December 3 & 4 you have the chance to
the SOLutiOnS yOu neeD tO gO
attend the world’s first event focused on BoS and BoP for the OPEN DISCUSSIONS ON THE
LARge ScALe
solar industry - The Solar Balance of Systems & Balance BIGGEST ISSUES
The BoS/BoP conference is the very first event that of Plants Conference + Expo 2009. We are committed to showing both sides of
covers everything you need to get a large scale plant up If you want your solar project to succeed long-term and the argument, and we are convinced that
and running – other than the modules themselves. to produce the most power for the lowest possible cost, to achieve solutions, discussion is of the
This Conference + Expo will arm you with the you need to attend this event. It will be two of the most essence. For that reason, we have included
knowledge you need to develop and design your productive days you have ever spent working in solar. panel sessions, speed networking, focus
project, choose the right suppliers, choose the right groups and over 20 hours of networking
monitoring system and build an optimized operations Call now and receive a discount on your opportunities including a very special
and maintenance plan that will cover the lifetime of ticket and get in at the lowest possible cost networking party on the evening of the
your plant - maximizing efficiency at minimum cost. 1 800 814 3459 first day.
Reserve Your Place Today - Call 1 800 814 3459

3. Look Who’s Talking... Check Out Our Expert Speaker Line Up!
Solar Balance of Plants and Balance of For the latest speaker line up go to
Systems Conference & Expo
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Are you ready to meet with top industry executives, slash
your BoS/BoP costs and reduce your overall LCOE? TOP 4 SUMMIT
You don’t need me to tell you that as the Balance of Systems/Balance of
Plants costs constitute up to 50% of a solar plant, bringing down BoS/
TAKE-AWAYS
BoP costs is key to reducing overall solar LCOE.
1 CONNECTIONS - Only senior level
BoS/BoP is no longer an afterthought but is the key to ensuring
decision makers from leading solar
that your project is a success. It is essential that you have a thorough
understanding of where cost reductions can be made and where
stakeholders will be in attendance at this
efficiency can be raised significantly for the success of your project. premier investment and finance meeting
And it can be done! point
But there are significant challenges still awaiting us and they need to be 2 FACTS - Solid, hard-hitting presentations
solved… fast! filled with information you can’t get
What technology is best for your project? Do you track or mount? anywhere else and delivered by
What is the best inverter for you? Is it worth partnering with an EPC or experienced experts
should you go it alone? What plant designs achieve higher efficiencies
3 INSPIRATION - Take a fresh look at the
at cheaper cost? Now is the time that you need all the essential
information, contacts and technology that will enable you to decide most important common challenges in
whether your plant is a success not. The Balance of Systems and solar investment and finance through lively
Balance of Plants Conference & Expo is the platform you need! discussion with your fellow solar executives
Take a look at our agenda and you’ll see exactly what we mean. You’ll 4 PRACTICAL IDEAS - Only at the Solar
get information on the challenges I just mentioned plus vital cost Energy Investment and Finance Summit
reduction information, and exclusive case studies from those driving the will you hear the best tips, strategies and
industry forwards including ACS Cobra, Suntech America, SolFocus, practical knowledge that will help you
EnXco, Aries Ingenieria y Sistemas, Tessera Solar, SENER and
successfully secure investment and finance
many more!
for your projects
Over 4000 people have attended our global events in just the last 18
months, so you can be sure that you will connect with the people that PlUs you will get free access to the
will take your business to the next level. Nowhere else will you meet so conference presentation slides, free
many dedicated industry executives under one roof. It’s a hub of BoS/ conference booklet, expert finance advice
BoP knowledge! and much more!
We spoke to over 100 of your industry peers over 6 months to develop
an innovative, segmented, information-rich agenda based on what the
industry wants. You also told us who you wanted to hear from, so turn
the page and you’ll see the world’s best top level experts speaking. The best speakers…
Finally you told us about the exclusive case studies, cutting edge
research and market intelligence you needed to know. Well, we got it for And the most incredible
you! We’re convinced this will be the most valuable event you will attend
in 2009! networking opportunities…
New Solar Today’s track record is built on our proven ability to help you
make better decisions to drive your business forward and stay ahead To see who else you will meet at
of the curve in the United States Solar Market. All this culminates in an
unmissable event which will sell out – it does every time! this event - go to
We are proud to say this is the United States’ first and only BoS/BoP www.newsolartoday.com/bosbop
focused event and provides unrivaled networking opportunities!
Make sure your competitors don’t get your seat – Reserve your
place today!
We look forward to meeting you in San Diego this December.
Best Regards,
Belén Gallego
New Solar Today
P.S. Visit www.newsolartoday.com/bosbop
for the latest speakers
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4. The Only Forum Dedicated Exclusively To BoS & BoP
Leading industry Speakers PLeNaRY SeGMeNT
Senior Representative, Solar Industry 2010 – A Technical Case Studies:
ACS Cobra Comprehensive Market Overview Delivering better BoS / BoP across CSP,
Jesse Tippett, CPV, PV and Thin Film
Albiasa Corporation • Analyze solar market development in the next 18
months and ensure you have the keys to success • Hear unique case studies from industry leaders in the design,
Fernando Rueda, secured in your business
Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas construction and installation of their plants for maximum efficiency
• Hear how the fluctuation of the silicon market will gains from a BoS and BoP perspective
Oscar Pereles, Astrom
continue to affect prices right across solar energy • Identify the pitfalls to avoid, best practice examples to follow and the
Courtney McColgan, and what you can do to plan for market upheaval choices you need to make to ensure you increase efficiencies and
Draper Fisher Jurvetson reduce costs in all your plants
• Understand how a major oversupply of panels is
José Gandía, Prosolia significantly driving down costs and get the latest • Which PV technologies are most BoS cost-efficient and how should
Christopher Dymond, EnXco forecasts for the next 12-18 months this alter your business model going forward?
Lauren Hill, Mesirow Financial • Get the lowdown on why an effective Balance
Paula Mints, of Systems is key to drastic cost reduction Cost vs Efficiency – A Guide to Success
Navigant Consulting throughout your solar project • Get a step by step guide to calculating and modeling the costs of
Shannon Moore, Nexant your plant and understand where savings can be made and how
BoS and BoP: The Vital this will impact your efficiency
Lacks Sampath, Prosolia Element in Your Long Term
José C Martin, SENER • Understand the balance between cost savings and plant efficiency,
Project Success and learn how to optimize one without sacrificing the other!
Erik Bakke, SMA
The Balance of Systems (BOS) portion of a solar • Get an overview of the warranties you need in place from
Steve Horne, SolFocus system can account for up to 50% of the system component manufacturers and EPCs to ensure due diligence and
Gene Choi, Suntech America cost, and its reliable operation is essential for a risk management standards are satisfied
Randy Etheridge, Tessera Solar successful project. It is crucial that these costs
are reduced sharply in order to bring down your The Inside Track on Efficiency Optimization
Levelized Cost of Elecricity (LCOE). This session • Evaluate the impact of increasing conversion efficiency on
provides a thorough analysis of how and why
new for 2009! working decreasing costs, and understand the techniques that can be used
BoS/BoP are so important and what your business to increase energy density
group Discussions needs straight away to benefit.
• Discuss and debate the effects of increasing system operating
Solar industry leaders will be gathered in • Hear from industry experts on why you need to voltage on cost reduction and get essential information on the
San Diego to work together to build a solar take into consideration BoS / BoP and how it tradeoff analysis of backtracking and partial shading
industry that achieves grid parity…and fast! massively impacts your LCOE and overall
project costs • Find out why benchmark testing, development testing and
This year New Solar Today have organized acceptance testing are crucial to maintaining the effectiveness of
formal working group discussion moderated • Understand how costs in BoS / BoP can be driven your systems in the long term
by industry leaders as we combine our down substantially to make big savings and
collective thinking to address the challenges efficiency gains for your project Connecting to the Grid: Overcoming
the industry faces. • Take a step by step journey along the road to Electrical Efficiency Problems
Get involved, inspire and innovate! success for a solar project and understand how
• What is the best way to connect without losing valuable power?
a proper analysis of your BoS / BoP costs at the
You’ll be expected to get involved and Avoid costly efficiency losses by maximizing O&M in inverters and
beginning can guarantee that you make the right
put forward your opinions in these vitally electrical components
decisions for your plant as you proceed
important discussions that will form the basis • Get must-have information on connecting to the grid, including
of feedback sessions and post Summit papers. • Thin Film, PV or CPV? Learn how to accurately
understanding the percentage of DC PV module efficiency in
calculate the optimum technology to apply to your
Be part of the Solar BoS/BoP revolution! comparison to net AC system efficiency
plant from the BoS perspective
Register your place today and help drive the • Effectively identify the elements responsible for electrical losses
agenda on topics including: • Discover the huge savings you can make at the
in your solar plant and take away a step by step guide on how to
design, component selection, and maintenance
• CASE SCENARIO: A solar plant is to be minimize them
stages of your project, and how this will
built in a desertic site. What is the best
massively impact your bottom line Designing Your Plant for Maximum
technology for this site from the BoS/BoP
perspective and why? Should you worry Europe and the US – Efficiency and Long Term Profits
about O&M? How much will environmental Planning for long term success is absolutely vital to delivering a
assessment, transmission and staffing affect
A Unique BoS / BoP
Comparative Analysis profitable solar plant. In this session we address the design
the cost? challenges you face when building a successful solar plant, the
• CASE SCENARIO: A solar plant is to be built • Real life case studies: Which lessons learned from challenges associated with scaling up and the avoidable pitfalls you
in a plot limited in size and very close to European solar farm installations can be applied need to overome
a city center and transmission lines - How to the US, and how can you get your hands on
• Getting started! How to secure land and continually assess the
can you maximize the cost/efficiency of your this vital information?
consequences of choices of location, solar resources and geography
plant for higher output? What kind of health • Understand the differences between these two
and safety and O&M measures should you • Optimize the layout, orientation and electrical system in your plant:
markets and what makes some successful
put in place? Make the right decisions for substation, topography and health and
elements of European solar plants not applicable
safety issues and avoid costly mistakes
• CASE SCENARIO: A 100MW CSP solar plant in the US and vice versa
needs to be build in a desertic site with 7 • Build in BoS considerations from the start. Why early incorporation
• Ensure you get the information you need to stay
hours storage - How do you manage water of best practice will pay dividends as your plant matures
on the road to success in all your projects across
acquisition? What BoP measures will make the globe • Get a best practice guide for tracking and mounting systems and
the storage facilities most efficient? ensure that you are optimizing your plant’s efficiency, TODAY!
Reserve Your Place Today - Call 1 800 814 3459

5. Get Unique Insight From Leading Solar Companies
TRaCK ONe – Pv Technologies TRaCK TWO - CSP Technologies
In the planning stage you identified the technologies that would work Choosing the Right CSP Key Components for
best for your business. Now we take a look at each technology, Technology for Your Plant Maximizing Efficiency
evaluate their costs and consider alternatives to ensure you make the
right decisions. • Understand the pros and cons of various in CSP Power Blocks
technologies including parabolic troughs, central This session address the specific and
Choosing the Right PV Solar Technology tower, multitower, dish stirling and Fresnel complex challenge of building a CSP
• Get an insight into the most applicable solar PV technology for your • Discuss the latest design, installation, cost and power block including heat exchangers,
plant based on your project characteristics, including PV, Thin Film maintenance issues and discover how each turbine issues, thermal fluid and
and CPV technology differs in terms of the BoS cycle refrigeration for the optimization of
efficiency and reduction of heat losses.
• Discuss the latest designs, costs and maintenance issues and discover • Discover which application each technology is
how each technology differs in terms of the BoS cycle best suited for and how you can make each • Exclusive insight on moving the thermal
achieve minimum LCOE energy collected in the solar field to the
• Understand how PV, Thin Film and CPV can each score the minimum
power block with minimum efficiency
LCOE with optimized design strategies Engineering View of Thermal losses
Storage – All You Need to Know • Inside the power block – your unique
Unique Component Guide: guide for increasing efficiency and
• Assess the financial cost and long-term benefits
Your a-Z for Pv, Thin Film & CPv of thermal storage, including solid media, liquid minimizing losses in the power block
media and latent heat storage • Key components such as heat
A solar plant is far more than just a module. Your component selection
• Hear best practice for achieving maximum exchangers, heat transfer fluid and
process is absolutely critical to the success of your plant long term.
efficiency from your storage capabilities and turbines – how to engineer them
In this session we evaluate the main components of a solar plant and
get a step by step guide for connection to the together working for maximum
the critical factors you need to be aware of.
power block efficiency
Cabling Optimization and Cost Reduction • Top tips in lessons learned from design to Significantly Reducing
• Discuss the cost reduction capacity in cabling and consider the impact construction of storage: Understand how
Your CSP Balance of
of your cabling decisions for the long term electrical load management potential cost reductions can be achieved
mid and long term Plants Cost
of your plant… Plus, find out how to optimize your cabling for
maximum performance • Learn about the cost of storage media in dollars • Take your LCOE to the next level! Hear
per kilogram and reduce your cost whilst how scaling up a CSP plant is the best
• Understand what you need to consider when planning your cabling;
increasing efficiency! way to achieve significant cost
where do your junction boxes go, have you considered trench digging,
BoS reductions
and what is the cost of this?
Efficiency Gains for CSP • Get real savings from raising your
• Plan ahead! Avoid losses in the electrical system through cabling, go
through Combined Cycles and operating temperature: Learn how
away with a roadmap for improvement and enjoy maximum efficiency
gains for your plant Direct Steam Generation increasing your plant temperature will
directly impact your efficiency output
• Assess Combined Cycle (CC) and Direct Steam
Practical Solutions in Tracker Technology Generation (DSG) and understand the efficiency • Understand how different technologies
• Hear how to make the right tracking decisions based on the technology gains that can (and have!) been achieved from troughs to towers represent
you have selected. And analyze how tracking can maximize your cost/ different challenges when scaling up
• Hear what makes a good match for CC plant
efficiency ratio from the balance of plants perspective
integration with CSP and understand how CC can
• Assess the performance and reliability of trackers and understand how add to CSP plants during high demand periods Exclsuive Insight: Raising
trackers compare with stationary mounting structures • DSG plants vs Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF) – are CSP Plant Temperature
• Evaluate a 2-axis tracker versus a 1-axis tracker and take a first-hand the promises of 20% cost reduction in electricity
• Evaluate the Rankine thermodynamic
look at innovative tracker designs for high accuracy prices through DSG really possible?
cycle, through wet heat rejection, dry
Mounting Frames – What You Need to Know Top Tips in the Construction and heat rejection and hybrid heat rejection
and gain a full understanding of the
• Ensure you make informed decisions in BoP planning for sturdiness, Installation of Your CSP Plant
processes involved
stability and durability and understand how will mounting frames affect • Going it alone? Should you partner with an
• Understand how the efficiency of a
your cost efficiency/ratio EPC and how is your project impacted financially?
Rankine Cycle is defined, in large part,
• Be prepared! Get the latest on dealing with wind loads, extreme What is the cost of labor for solar plant
by the pressure and the temperature of
weather and issues of dust and dirt development and where do you find
the steam both entering and leaving
qualified staff?
• Frame innovations: Assess the latest lightweight, stronger frames the turbine
which are easy to transport, quick to assemble on site and require • Take a step-by-step journey along the EPC road
• Learn how cycle efficiency can be
minimum O&M to success, covering key points such as
improved either by raising the pressure
integrated project delivery, contracting models,
and the temperature at the inlet to the
Improving Electrical Systems in Your Plants the design process, site selection, piping, and
turbine or decreasing the pressure and
• What is the electrical system of a plant made up of? Understand how equipment selection
the temperature at the outlet and take
best to position junction boxes, string monitor units and fuses for • Understand the complications of a large scale valuable lessons away to apply to
maximum efficiency in your plant project from the balance of plants perspective, your project!
• Hear from experts on how to control the electrical load in a plant with overcoming hurdles in order to effectively manage
minimum efficiency losses your plant end-to-end
• Health and safety issues and environmental issues related to high • Get top tips on how to minimize project pitfalls
voltage electrical systems: Ensure that your plant complies with the and delays that could cost you a fortune
regulations to avoid costly errors later down the line
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6. who has Attended Our Previous Solar events?
New Solar Today´s Summit´s in Europe and the United States have surpassed expectations and attracted
over 4000 industry professionals. See below for a snapshot companies that attend our events: networking
For more information on who you will meet at the Solar Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants Conference & Drinks Party
Expo please visit www.newsolartoday.com/bosbop
With over 150 people
ABB Robotics Technology America ACS Cobra SkyFuel
from the solar industry
Air Liquide Electronics Harbison-Mahony-Higgins Ausra SkyPower Corp. in attendance you’ll want
Air Products Builders, Inc. Bosch Rexroth SMA to meet and do business
Albiasa Corporation Heliovolt Corporation BP Alternative Energy with everyone you need
Solar Millennium
ALSTOM Power Systems i2S LineScan Imaging BrightSource Energy to. That’s why we have
SolarReserve organised the BoS/BoP
Applied Materials Iberdrola Chevron Energy Solutions
Sopogy Networking Drinks Party
Busch Isofoton DOE on Dec 3 in San Diego.
Caerus Systems Linde Electronics eSolar Southern California Edison
Make sure you clear your
CIS Solar LPKF SolarQuipment GmbH German Aerospace Center SunEdison diary for this important
Clairvoyant Energy Lux Research MAN Ferrostaal World Bank networking event!
Dow Corning Mitsubishi International Pacific Gas and WorleyParsons
DPR Construction Moser Baer PhotoVoltaic Electric Company
SolFocus
DuPont Company Mugla University Patriot Solar Group
Concentrix
EM2 Associates NREL PG&E
Ernst & Young Ersol SENER Greenvolts
FTL Solar Abengoa Solar Sharp Solar ISFOC
Fuji Electric Device Acciona Solar Power Siemens Fluor
Last year’s conference was very The conference provided the perfect venue for those who We had a wonderful response as a result of
productive as in just 3 days I could contact are serious about the solar industry participating in the San Francisco event
key decision makers of all players in the menA Cleantech Sopogy
value chain. Great opportunity to gain
knowledge and experience in technical
ground as well as on regulatory standards. New Solar Today conferences allowed me to gain quickly and spontaneously a I really enjoyed the conference
Looking forward to the next event good knowledge of these niche markets, and establish a dialogue with relevant and got a lot out of it. I commend
DuPont stakeholders. For my work, these conferences are an obligatory stopover you on a job very well done
leornardo energy US Digital
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solution and service The Solar Balance of Systems & Opportunities available include
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providers… ever find yourself & Expo offers an excellent range
• 1 to 1 meetings with key
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asking these questions? of sponsorship and exhibition
opportunities to suit every need and • Take a speaking slot and
Where can I find new customers for my budget. We can literally tailor make a address 150 industry leaders
solar products and services? sponsorship package to your needs
• Show off your latest products
meaning that you speak, build your
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