Welcome 2013. With the expiration of the Production Tax Credit, it will be interesting to see what happens in the upcoming year with wind power related events. With nothing on our current calendar related to wind, much remains to be seen. In the meantime, take a look at some of the choice events and peruse our calendar for conferences near you. Please let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. If they are appropriate, we will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website. In fact, one of the events listed below was submitted by a reader of the site.
Here are a few of the events happening around the world:
Renewable Energy for the Developing World
When: Jan 3 – 11, 2013
Where: Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica
Description: Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This Solar Energy International workshop provides an introduction to all the major renewable energy technologies, with a focus on designing and installing small, rural systems. We’ll get our hands dirty — the majority of the workshop is hands-on fieldwork, and it also includes classroom sessions and labs. This is an experiential program, with a non-technical, overview focus. Come and learn by doing, sharing, and experiencing on projects for the developing world in the developing world.
Further details: http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop/renewable-energy-developing-world-hands
3rd Annual Electric Energy Storage: Assessing the Technological and Economic Potential of Electric Storage Operations for Real-Time Applications
When: Jan 8 – 10, 2013
Where: Embassy Suites Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America
Description: The 3rd Annual Electric Energy Storage Conference will be a two and a half-day, industry focused event, specific to those within Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Regulatory Policy and Planning and Research and Development. This conference will bring together the leading senior executives to discuss technological advances and case studies, while focusing on the tools and strategies necessary to bring energy storage operations into real time energy operations.
Further details: http://www.marcusevans-conferences-northamerican.com/marcusevans-conferences-event-details.asp?EventID=19581&SectorID=3
Energy Security: Military Procurement of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects & Technologies
When: Thursday, Jan 17, 2013
Where: New York, NY
Description: US Army has a $7 billion budget for solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and other alternative energy technologies that it will use to reach its many energy efficiency and clean energy targets such as 3 gigawatts of renewable energy generation by 2025. In this meeting, we will convene military officials, policymakers, renewable energy technology providers, and more to discuss the evolution of the military’s renewable energy procurement program, and its long term energy goals. Further details: http://www.agrion.org/sessions/agrion-ny-Energy_Security_Military_Deployment_of_Renewable_Energy_Technologies.htm
Sustainable Foods Summit
When: Jan 22 – 23, 2013
Where: San Francisco, CA
Description: Focal themes of this new edition are food security & waste, marketing best-practices and new technologies.
Further details: http://www.sustainablefoodssummit.com/
MiaGreen Expo and Conference
When: Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2013
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center
Description: The MiaGreen Expo & Conference, is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas. This annual, business-to-business event is one-of-a-kind and grows bigger and better every year. With its unique marketing mix (80% US + 20% Latin America & the Caribbean), MiaGreen has developed as the one-stop, all-inclusive, interactive conference and marketplace for SUSTAINABILITY, combining a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs.
Further details: http://www.miagreen.com/
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