Events
Asia
Regional Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Reverse Trade Mission
November 3-14, 2013 - Washington,
D.C.; Sacramento, CA; and San Francisco, CA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is supporting a
regional Reverse Trade Mission intended to introduce 15 officials and project
developers in the waste-to-energy and related biomass power subsector in
Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand to relevant industry suppliers, service
providers and regulators in the United States. There
will be a Business Briefing for
U.S. companies to meet with the delegates in order to learn more about specific
project opportunities and upcoming procurements on Tuesday, Nov. 12th in San Francisco, CA.
POWER-GEN
International 2013
November 12-14, 2013
- Orlando, FL
The
POWER-GEN International Conference provides a showcase for one of the world's
largest display of equipment, products and services available to the electric
power generation industry within a single venue. Comprehensive educational
sessions are available during the conference covering the business/economic,
environmental fuels, generation trends, operating and upgrading of electric
power generation plants. The International Buyer Program will support a full
service International Business Center offering export counseling and access to
industry and country specific market analysis. In addition, Commercial Service
staff will provide matchmaking and export counseling.
Videoconference with U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard
November 14, 2013
South Africa plans to double its electricity generation capacity by 2030, presenting vast opportunities for U.S. exports of goods and services, as well as U.S. direct investment. This teleconference will focus on opportunities for U.S. companies in the South African energy sector. Ambassador Gaspard will host the call and provide an introduction, which will be followed by an interactive question and answer session. The Ambassador will be joined by the U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Minister Counselor, Senior Foreign Commercial Service Officer, and other members of the Mission Pretoria Economic and Commercial Team. RSVP by Nov. 7.
U.S.-Japan Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable
December 11, 2013 - Livermore, CA
The U.S. Department of
Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) is seeking representatives
from 20 qualified U.S. companies to join Japanese industry counterparts. Gain a
deeper understanding of the changing Japanese policy and regulatory landscape
with respect to REⅇ interact with Japanese policymakers and private
sector representatives active in the RE&EE sector; provide perspectives on
how to increase U.S.-Japan business partnerships in the RE&EE sector; and enhance
bilateral cooperation by identifying key policy issues and sharing best
practices. The deadline to apply is November 15.
Mexico WindPower 2014
February 26-27, 2014 - Mexico City, Mexico
This leading conference and
showcase focusing on the wind energy sector and policy in Mexico has a direct impact on the planning, organization and operation of Mexico's National Wind Energy program. This forum brings together the main participants
in the renewable energy industry including manufacturers, developers,
regulators, researchers and suppliers of financial and technical services. A
top-level conference and exposition, this event will enhance the discussion on
the national agenda for the development of Mexico’s wind potential. All
interested parties are invited to participate. Early registration deadline
is December 31, 2013.
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News
USTDA Grant to Accelerate Wind Power Development in Vietnam
USTDA announced a $287,917 grant to the Electricity
Regulatory Authority of Vietnam, part of the Ministry of Industry and
Trade, in order to support the development of a wind grid code for the
country's electric power sector. The technical assistance grant will fund a
study of Vietnam's wind resources and its power grid to serve as the basis for
a new grid code standard that allows for the integration and interconnection of
up to 6,000 MW of new wind power. Registration of wind power development
projects in Vietnam has recently accelerated, with over 60 projects registered
with MOIT, and more to come. [September 2013]
Ex-Im Bank Approves $34 Million to Finance the Export of U.S.
Solar-Related Products to Spain and South Africa
As part of its renewable-energy push, the Export-Import Bank
of the United States has authorized a pair of direct loans totaling $33.6
million to Abengoa of Seville, Spain, that will facilitate the export of
American heat-transfer fluid produced by The Dow Chemical Company for use in
solar projects in Spain and South Africa. Ex-Im Bank's financing will support approximately 200 U.S. jobs,
according to bank estimates derived from Departments of Commerce and Labor data
and methodology. [September 2013]
USAID and Ashden Launch New Energy for Agriculture Award
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in
partnership with Ashden, a United Kingdom-based energy charity, announced a new
award for innovators who use or supply clean energy technologies to increase
production in the agricultural sector. The contest is open for entries until
November 5, 2013. The winner will receive an award of up to £40,000
(approximately $64,000) at a ceremony in London on May 22, 2014. [October 2013]
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Reports
August
2013 - U.S. International Trade
Commission – “Renewable
Energy and Related Services: Recent Developments” (web) -
Global demand for renewable energy services has grown rapidly in the past five years as countries have worked to meet
rising energy needs, reduce carbon output, and strengthen energy security,
reports the U.S. International Trade Commission in its most recent publication.
The report estimates
the U.S. and global markets for, and discusses barriers to, trade and
investment in services that are essential to the development, generation, and
distribution of renewable energy.
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Market Research
Peru: Renewable Energy
Industry (pdf) - ITA, October 2013
Update
on Panama’s Use of Biofuels to Develop Its Energy Sector (pdf) –
USDA, October 2013
Austria:
Update – Expectations for Bumper Sunflower Crop (pdf) –
USDA, October 2013
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Trade Leads
South Africa – RFP for
Feasibility Study - Western Cape Government Solar PV Project (web) – September
2013
USTDA – Multiple-Award
Energy Sector Planning Services IDIQ (web) – October 2013
Colombia – Solar PV Product
Sales Opportunity (web) – October 2013
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