2009-11-10 11:46:41 - The India Semiconductor Association (ISA) the premier trade body representing the semiconductor industry in the country, in collaboration with SEMI and Fabcity commenced the three-day solar PV conference today at International Convention Centre, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad, November 10, 2009: The conclave, inaugurated by Shri K Rosaiah, Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is coveted to be India’s most focused event on solar energy. This is the second edition of the conclave and is supported by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)

& AP Invest.

SOLARCON India 2009 features prominent industry leaders representing the solar PV manufacturing and applications space. The keynote speaker on the first day of the event was Prof. Eicke Weber (PhD), Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg. Other participants to grace the podium include Debashish Majumdar, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency; K. Subramanya, CEO of Tata BP Solar; G. Rajeswaran, CTO of Moser Baer Photovoltaic; Dr. Charlie Gay, President of the Solar Business Group at Applied Materials and Prof. Peter Adelmann, Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

The Conclave will focus on the needs of this evolving sector in India; and aims to bring together key players, business leaders, technology experts and strategists on a common platform. The assembly included representatives of the Central & State government Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings along with power developers and distributors and regulatory agencies. It also aims to provide them with an opportunity to meet and network with decision-makers from global and regional PV supply chain companies. The three-day conference is complemented by an exhibition showcasing over 50 international speakers, 70 exhibitors and 300 delegates. Sessions highlights include PV markets, climate change, policy, finance, key applications for India, standards, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Balance of System and projects, planning and implementation.

About FabCity
India is making Hyderabad, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, a world-class hub for advanced semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. This dedicated area has become known as Fab City. The development of Fab City is being promoted by the government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) which has tasked the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) to oversee progress and establish public-private partnerships with developers. It is anticipated that Fab City will create 5,000 jobs by end of 2009 and up to 1.4 million jobs by 2016 in over 200 ancillary industries. For more information, please visit www.fabcity.in

About ISA
ISA is the leading voice for the semiconductor - driven industry and has represented it since 2005. It has around 130 members from India and outside it; and aims to establish India as the preferred global destination for semiconductor, systems and solar photovoltaic companies. ISA has played a prominent role in working with the Government of India in the formation of the Indian Semiconductor Policy 2007. More information about ISA can be found at www.isaonline.org

About SEMI
SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI is engaged in nearly all of the major technology regions of the world including India. Primary activities include conferences and trade shows, international standards development, public policy, market research, workforce development, environmental, health and safety (EHS). For more information, please visit www.solarconindia.org or www.pvgroup.org