SIEW 2011: Industry leaders and scientific luminaries to headline new solar PV event at SIEW 2011

The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) today announced the addition of PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO 2011, also known as APVIA (2011) PVAP EXPO, to the event line-up for the fourth annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) that will take place from 31 October to 4 November 2011. The four-day solar expo which runs from 1 November to 4 November 2011 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, will consist of an extensive exhibition running from the 2 to 4 November, as well as various programmes starting from the afternoon of the 1 November including keynote speeches by policy-makers, CEO Forum, PV Asia Pacific Conference and Financial Dialogue with leading industry and scientific luminaries.

Key figures being invited include Suntech's Chairman and CEO Shi Zhengrong and Yingli's Chairman and CEO Miao Liansheng on the industry side. From the scientific community, Professor Joachim Luther, CEO of Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), will be chairing the Scientific Conference component, while other invited speakers include University of New South Wales (UNSW)’s Professor Martin Green.

Spanning an expected 12,000 square metres, the exhibition will accommodate global exhibitors from all aspects of photovoltaic technology and manufacturing. This includes equipment devices, materials, processes, manufacturing, integration, as well as emerging photovoltaic technologies and applications.

Additionally, the conference will see public- and private-sector organisations in Asia Pacific's energy sector come together to share knowledge on the future of solar as a renewable energy source.

"The Scientific Conference and PV Asia Pacific Conference will complement the Expo in the field of innovation-oriented science and engineering," said Prof Luther, who will be chairing the conference. "With this conference, we aim to initiate annual PV conferences of international standing for the Asia-Pacific region. Excellent scientists will give lectures about (i) the present and future status of PV in Asia Pacific; (ii) innovation in PV for cost reduction; (iii) PV manufacture of the future and (iv) integration of high fractions of electricity from PV into grids.”

Said Chief Executive for EMA, Mr Chee Hong Tat: "The energy landscape is changing rapidly and the challenge facing the Asia-Pacific region is clearly finding energy options that are clean, economically competitive and reliable. There are no quick solutions, but by focusing on technological improvements, research and development, we will increase our chances of generating new energy solutions for a sustainable future. We are therefore very pleased to have PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO as part of SIEW this year, and we hope the Expo will help to catalyse further investments in photovoltaic solar energy."

Mdm Mi Yue, Executive Vice Chairman of the Shanghai New Energy Industry Association, said: "With its unique location around the equator, the equatorial "sunbelt" countries in Asia Pacific are endowed with abundant solar energy, making them important markets for the solar PV market as PV companies from China and the world expand their operations. The addition of PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO into SIEW underscores the importance and potential of the region's market, as well as Singapore's strategic location as a regional hub and its advantageous government policies in advancing industry developments."

PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO 2011 marks the solar PV exhibition and conference's debut in Singapore. The Expo is organised by the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA), whose formation will be officially announced at SIEW 2011.

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About PV Asia Pacific Expo

PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO is the leading business platform for solar energy in the Asia Pacific that gathers players from all the aspects of photovoltaic technology, including manufacturing and applications. Various programmes such as keynote speeches by policy-makers, CEO Forum, PV Asia Pacific Conference and Financial Dialogue will cover key PV issues including government incentives, development trends, technical upgrading, conversion efficiency, BIPV systems, smart grid connection, financing and risks, among others.

About the Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Through our work, we seek to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. Please visit our website www.ema.gov.sg for more information.

About the Singapore International Energy Week

The 4th Annual SIEW 2011 is the foremost platform for top policymakers, industry players and commentators to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. SIEW 2011 brings together the world's leading conferences, exhibitions, workshops and networking events in one week, in one location. Covering key issues such as oil & gas, energy trading, clean energy and smart grids, SIEW 2011 provides the ideal focal point to discuss energy security through the generation of ideas and exchange of best practice. More information about SIEW is available at www.siew.gov.sg.

For media queries, contact:

Dawn Chin, Burson-Marsteller for EMA
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Juniper Foo, EMA
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Shirley Chen, Event Manager
APVIA (2011) PVAP EXPO
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Fax +86 21 33561089
Email: office@apvia.org

Qun Wang, Director of Meetings
Shanghai New Energy Industry Association
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Email: alywang@snec.org.cn