Solar Power International 2009, Anaheim, California

Solar Power International 2009 will feature keynote speeches from world and industry leaders and more than 60 breakout sessions. Together the conference programme and expo floor encompass the complete range of solar energy technologies, including solar hot water, space heating and cooling as well as photovoltaics and concentrating photovoltaics. Attendees represent every part of the solar value chain and its customers–including solar industry professionals, utility executives, investors, engineers and policymakers–with an international contingent representing more than 90 countries.
The number of visitors rose from 12,500 in 2007 to 23,200 in 2008. The organisers - the Solar Electric Power Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association - expect a further growth in 2009.