Solar Energy Key to Energy Security and Environmental Issues

Business Wire, May 12, 2008

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The Energy & Power Systems practice at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the North American solar energy market to be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. PDT.

Rising energy needs and sunshine-rich land position U. S. as a potential high-growth market for solar energy systems. Growing conventional energy prices, along with federal and state incentives such as American Initiative, net metering regulations and renewable portfolio standards (RPS) requirements drive market growth. High generation and up-front investment costs, along with technical constraints, are important matters that companies must consider to become competitive in the solar market.

This briefing will benefit component solar systems manufacturers, distributors, solar systems integrators and installers, independent power producers, utilities and solar project developers. Emerging trends will be discussed and forward projections will be provided for the North American solar energy industry.

"The solar power market has grown 30 percent in the previous years and expects to grow at this annual rate," states Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Georgina Benedetti. "Technology advancements, government rebates and R&D incentives make solar power a better alternative to other forms of energy generation."

To participate, please e-mail Johanna Haynes, Corporate Communications, at johanna.haynes@frost.com with the following information: your full name, title, company name, company telephone number, company e-mail address, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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