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22 October 2010Solar Power UK Conference 2010 is a sell out event
by Sile McMahon
Taking on the task of spreading the word of the UK’s potential in the solar market, Solar Power UK organised a hugely successful conference on October 18th and19th. The conference, the theme of which was “Enabling the UK Solar Market for 2011,” drew over 450 delegates from all facets of the solar PV industry, including installers, suppliers, manufacturers, investment companies, and members of the media.
More than 30 speakers expressed their views and projections for the UK, which is gearing up to be a serious actor in the global solar industry. The two-day conference took place at the IET’s (Institute of Engineering and Technology) venue in Savoy Place, a stone’s throw from the banks of the Thames. Delegates attending the conference were treated to gourmet buffet-style lunches on both days, and those who had had the foresight to buy tickets in advance attended the Gala Networking Dinner (sponsored by Trina Solar), which took place on Bateaux London’s Symphony vessel on the Thames. The conference included presentations from such industry luminaries as zouk ventures’ Colin Campbell and Alexander Pohl from HSBC who spoke about bankability and equity issues, while speakers on day two included Ash Sharma from IMS Research, IBC Solar’s Oliver Trier, and Jonathan Scurlock from the National Farmers’ Union.
Information on next year’s conference will be published on the Solar Power Portal as soon as it becomes available.