Az4Solar.org, an association dedicated to supporting economic development of Arizona's solar energy industry, today announced that Steve Chadima, Vice President External Relations for Suntech Power Holdings, Ltd., will give the Luncheon Keynote address at Az4Solar's Arizona Solar Manufacturing Symposium being held Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. Suntech joins a group of nearly 30 organizations speaking at the Symposium, including First Solar, General Plasma, SOLON Corporation, Global Solar, Stirling Energy, BrightSource, Arizona State University, Schott Solar and TUV Rheinland.
Suntech is the world's largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, and recently announced that its first U.S. manufacturing plant for the growing North American market would be located in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Mr. Chadima is responsible for public policy, investor relations and corporate communications. He is former chairman of the board of directors at the Solar Alliance, an association of leading PV manufacturers, integrators and financiers working with states to adopt cost-effective solar policies and programs. He remains on the Solar Alliance board, as well as serves on the board of the Large-scale Solar Association, which focuses on both federal and state policies in the U.S. Southwest that affect utility-scale solar installations.
"We are delighted to welcome Steve Chadima as our keynote speaker. We believe Suntech's investment in Arizona will be a catalyst for expanding Arizona's solar energy industry and advancing our solar manufacturing roadmap," said Jeffrey Luth, Executive Director of Az4Solar.org.
The Arizona Solar Manufacturing Symposium is a full-day, single-track event that will include eight sessions featuring speakers from leading organizations either based in or doing business in Arizona. Each session is designed to present attendees with actionable information and key takeaways.
The Symposium will run from 8:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., and will be followed by an extended networking reception, thus providing attendees with exceptional opportunities to learn from and interact with an impressive contingent of industry leaders and policy makers.
About Az4Solar
Az4Solar.org is a non-profit association fostering growth of a solar energy economy in Arizona that will support thousands of high-wage jobs. We are collaborating with economic and workforce development agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, private industry and other business organizations to create a vibrant and sustainable solar energy ecosystem. More information at www.az4solar.org.
Contacts:
Az4Solar.org
Jeffrey Luth, Executive Director
480-703-9983
jeff@az4solar.org
