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Top Spanish Renewable Energy Firms Offer Technology and Investment to California During Visit This Week
Meetings With Governor's Office, Lt. Governor and Other Officials Focus on Meeting Energy and Environmental Goals Despite Financial and Budget Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California--October
6 2008 -To help California meet surging demand for renewable
energy, Spain’s leading firms are visiting California this week,
meeting with major utilities, economic development officials,
legislators, regulators, private firms, the Lt. Governor, and
members of the Governor’s staff regarding investment in renewable
energy growth. Due to sophisticated advances in energy regulation
and technologies in Spain, these firms offer vast experience,
state-of-the art technology, and financial resources to help
California meet its Renewable Portfolio Standard and AB 32 goals.
“Spanish firms have developed and constructed some of the largest
solar plants in the world over the last 20 years," commented Pedro
Bugallal, deputy director of international trade for CEOE (Spanish
Confederation of Employers and Industry), the largest trade
association in Spain. "California shows the greatest potential for
growth in renewable energy, and our firms have invested billions in
other US states this year. This mission will show how California can
benefit from the significant investments and expertise our firms can
bring to renewable energy production.”
Spanish companies have committed more
than $5 billion in the US market this year alone. The delegation
will identify new investments, joint ventures and technology
transfer opportunities in solar, desalination, water, wind and
related renewable energy sectors.
“With California squeezed between energy
demand, environmental mandates, and fallout from the financial
crisis, there couldn’t be a better time for these firms to visit.
California's Renewable Portfolio Standard and AB 32 create specific
mandates for renewable energy supply and greenhouse gas reductions
at a time when funding is challenging. The fact that these firms
have the expertise and financing to develop large renewable energy
projects is good news for the state and for the economy,” said
Michael Liikala, president of Solutions International, which helped
organize the mission.
Spanish firms in the delegation, led by
Solutions International and CEOE from October 6-10, include the
world's largest developer of wind farms and operator of one of the
largest active US solar projects, ACCIONA Energia. Abengoa Solar,
planning to build a $1 billion solar plant in Arizona called Solana,
is also participating. Other firms include Siliken--which recently
opened a photovoltaic panel production plant in San Diego--as well
as Dragados, TSK, Elecnor, Prointec, and Union Fenosa.
Solutions International (SI) is a
consulting firm that develops successful business strategies for U.S
and foreign companies in the renewable energy, infrastructure and
technology sectors. SI has assembled a team of experts with a long
track record of success in helping firms enter new markets,
partnering with local companies and managing the regulatory process.
Their clients range from the world leader in infrastructure
development to new companies with cutting edge technologies.
Contact:
Solutions International
Janice Cooper, +1-916-719-0795
senior vice president
ssintnl@gmail.com
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