Events
Webinar: Market Opportunities in Russia for Building Energy Efficiency Technology and Service Companies
April 12, 2013 - DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and others will discuss opportunities and challenges for U.S. building technology and services companies in Russia. This FREE webinar, which will take place at 12 pm EDT, will also feature PNNL's recent publication analyzing the Russian market for building energy efficiency. See related reports (October 2012 and December 2012).
OPIC Investor Financing Workshop at REFF-LAC - Miami, FL
April 29, 2013 - The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is collaborating with
the American Council on Renewable Energy at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum
Latin America & Caribbean (REFF-LAC) for a discussion on energy investments
in Latin America. Project investors and developers will get individualized, in-depth,
hands-on advice from leading renewable energy lenders and private equity funds
on structuring a renewable energy transaction and preparing a project proposal
that will be attractive to lenders and equity investors. Attendees will also
learn about opportunities to improve project profiles and increase interest
from private sector finance through the mitigation of project and political
risk.
Show time at WINDPOWER 2013 - Chicago, IL
May 6 & 7, 2013 - The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce will host
a Show Time program at the WINDPOWER 2013 conference in Chicago. The program
offers a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with industry specialists from
Commerce’s overseas offices (including Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Germany, India,
and Mexico). Please visit the website for more information and to make an
appointment.
Webinar: Energy and Environment Trade Mission to Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines
June 10, 2013 - This FREE webinar is hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service to discuss the upcoming Energy and Environment Trade Mission with interested parties. The webinar will be held at 7:00 PM EDT.
Energy and Environment Trade Mission to Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines - Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila
September 15-21, 2013 - Members of this delegation will have briefings, networking
receptions, and one-on-one business meetings with potential customers, partners
and local representatives at each mission stop, in addition to meetings with
government and Asian Development Bank officials. The promotion of trade in renewable energy and smart grid technologies is a key focus of the mission. The deadline to apply is July 26.
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News
USTDA Supports Adoption of Smart Grid Technologies in Colombia
The
U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a $463,944 grant to XM Compañía de
Expertos en Mercados S.A. E.S.P. (XM) to support its efforts to develop an
advanced control system for the Colombian transmission grid. XM has identified
Raleigh, N.C.-based Quanta Technology, LLC as the U.S. contractor for technical
assistance on system design. [March 2013]
DOE Launches New Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI) as part of the Obama Administration's commitment to revitalizing America's manufacturing sector. Through private sector partnerships and further supply chain analysis, the CEMI will ensure U.S. leadership in the clean energy sector and boost the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. [March 2013]
Ex-Im Bank Supports U.S. Wind Exports to Honduras
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) approved a $28.6 million
direct loan for the expansion of the Cerro de Hula Wind Farm in Santa Ana,
Honduras. The loan enables Gamesa Wind US, LLC, based in Pennsylvania, to
supply and export twelve high-tech wind turbines for the project. Ex-Im Bank’s
loan will support an estimated 200 jobs with associated exporters.[March 2013]
DOE to Partner with East Asia Summit on Renewable Energy Development
DOE announced its partnership with Brunei to co-chair a new workstream of activities to promote and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy technologies in the countries of the East Asia Summit. This includes working to eliminate investment barriers and increase project financing opportunities. [March 2013]
OPIC Board Approves Financing for Wind Projects in Pakistan and Peru
The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has
approved a total of $288 million in financing for two wind projects in Pakistan
and Peru. The 50 MW project in southeastern Pakistan will feature GE Wind-manufactured
turbines, while the 114 MW project in northeastern Peru is sponsored by New
York-based international power generation company ContourGlobal. [March 2013]
United States and Brazil Hold Second Strategic Energy Dialogue Meeting
DOE Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman and
Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy co-chaired the second meeting of
the Strategic Energy Dialogue in March. The U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum occurred
simultaneously, showing the commitment of the public and private sectors of
both countries to deepen cooperation between the two energy sectors and advance
economic ties, particularly in the clean energy sector. [March 2013]
Ex-Im Bank Provides $9 Million Loan to India Solar Project Supplied by U.S. Exports
The Ex-Im Bank is backing a 11.6 MW solar
photovoltaic (PV) project in Rajasthan, India with a $9 million direct loan,
which will support the export of thin-film solar panels produced by
Calif.-based company Miasole for the project. Miasole has announced that due to
its growing export business, it will add 200 jobs in 2013. [March 2013]
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Reports
March 2013 - International Renewable Energy Agency - "International Standardization in the Fied of Renewable Energy" (html) - The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a study that reviews existing standards for renewable energy technologies and highlights the value of creating consistent, internationally accepted standards.
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