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September 30th, 2009
MADRID -
- With the Participation of Antonio Hernandez, Energy Policy Director
- The “Business Opportunities in the Spanish Renewable Energy Sector” Seminar Will be Held on the 6th of October at 13:00. Participants will be able to ask the Speakers Questions During the Meeting. - In Order to Participate, you Must First Register for Free Using the Following Link: xtalks.com/xto343spain5.ashx - The Seminar Will be Held in English and Will Focus on Business Opportunities in the Wind and Solar Thermal Sectors.
Spain is one of the most attractive countries in the world for setting up projects in the renewable energy sector. Energy needs met by clean sources accounted for 7.6% of the total at the end of 2008 in Spain. The objective of the European Union is to reach 20% by 2020. There is therefore still huge potential for growth in the sector.
Spanish companies in the sector and renewable energy technology centers in Spain have a glowing reputation around the world and provide a wide range of services for investors. In addition, Spain has a robust electricity grid system and is very experienced in connecting in renewable energy installations.
The “Business Opportunities in the Spanish Renewable Energy Sector” online seminar will provide in-depth analysis of the wind energy and solar thermal sectors in Spain. To this end INVEST IN SPAIN has assured the participation of:
- Antonio Hernandez, Energy Policy Director General. - Alberto Cena, Technical DIrector, Spanish Wind Association, AEE - Carlos Torres, Financial Engineer, Vestas - Luis Crespo, General Secretary, Protermosolar - Elvira Martin, Management Deputy & Sales CSP, SCHOTT Iberica
For further information: www.investinspain.org
Communication Office of Invest in Spain Cristina Exposito Peinado cexposito@investinspain.org Ana Garcia Camarillo agarcia@investinspain.org tel: +34-91-503-5835.
Source: Invest in Spain
Communication Office of Invest in Spain, Cristina Exposito Peinado, cexposito at investinspain.org. Ana Garcia Camarillo, agarcia at investinspain.org, tel: +34-91-503-5835.
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