GSEA Solar Summit Savannah 24 August 2011

This event has some of the same speakers as the one June in Atlanta; see the writeups on many of the sessions.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 24 August 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah:

The Georgia Solar Energy Association is proud to present the Southern Solar Summit 2011 as we bring together an outstanding group of industry leaders to demonstrate that Solar Works in Georgia though job creation, economic development and energy security. You are cordially invited to attend this FREE session to inform and prepare you for the expansion of solar energy in Georgia. Agenda: 8:15-8:30A Networking & Welcome by Joy Kramer, GSEA Director- Sponsored by Suniva and Power Partners Solar. 8:30-9:30A Solar 101. A review of solar thermal and solar phovoltaic systems for utility-scale and rooftop applications. Speakers: Lee Radney, MAGE Solar Deborah Purcell, Power Partners Solar 9:45-10:45A Financing Solar Projects: A discussion of the tools and methods that get Wall Street investors interested in Georgia solar projects and new ideas for generating revenues for County and school administrators. Speakers: Lee Peterson, Reznick Group TBD 11:00-12N The Economic Impact of Solar Energy in Georgia. A panel discussion on the skilled jobs and revenues that can be created by supporting an industry that is growing at an annual rate of 26%. Speakers: Tim Echols, Public Service Commissioner, Pete Marte, Hannah Solar, Joy Kramer, GSEA