2nd European Solar Investment and Finance Summit

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The mosT imporTanT soLar inVesTmenT & FinanCe eVenT oF The year! • Pan-EuroPEan rEgulatory uPdatE: Get the latest and upcoming policies across Europe, what they mean to your business and how you can take advantage • gEtting thE dEbt financing you nEEd: Find out who’s still lending and how you can give banks the confidence they need to provide you with project finance • duE diligEncE: How to best mitigate and present risks for financing success - steps you can take to stand out from your competition • a-Z of ProjEct financE: Best practice on how to successfully secure project finance in a tight credit market from developers, banks, lawyers and EPC’s who’ve done it • PrivatE Equity: Find out who’s providing equity for both solar technology and projects. Plus - what expectations you need to fulfil to obtain the funding you need • StructurEd financE: Long term vs short term deal structures - Get the low down on the advantages and disadvantages of the deal structures available to make the best decisions going forwards OPEN NOW For The Full Summit Programme! Wayne Woo, Good Energies Joaquín Cervino, European Investment Bank Francesco d’Avack, New Energy Finance Dr. Claus- Henning Schmidt, Scatec Solar Fernando Rueda, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas Tom Howes, European Commission InduSTry leaderS SPeakIng Colin Campbell, Zouk Ventures Successfully attract & secure investment and finance for your solar projects Save 500! register Today & Alexandre Toledo, Fortis Bank December 2-3, berlin, Germany THe BeST QualIFIed SPeakerS SHarIng THeIr knOWledge and eXPerIenCe WITH yOu! 6 excellent reasons why you must attend this event! • Over 150 senior level attendees set to attend • 14+ hours of networking • Speed Networking & Business Card Swaps • Pan European Focus • New successful investment and finance case studies • Panel sessions, working group discussions, keynote speakers NEW FOR 2009! …the biggest and best solar investment and finance event of the year… Simply unmissable! european Solar inveStment & Finance Summit 2 nd Media Partners New Solar Today conferences allowed me to gain quickly and spontaneously a good knowledge of these niche markets, and establish a dialogue with relevant stakeholders. For my work, these conferences are an obligatory stopover Leornardo energy

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Europe’s number one deal making event for the solar community addresses key issues of policy changes, global sources of finance, debt financing in the credit crunch, solar joint ventures, M&A, and much more, with the best experts in the industry including European Commission, European Investment Bank, Fortis BNP Paribas, Good Energies, New Energy Finance, Zouk Ventures and many many more.

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The mosT imporTanT soLar inVesTmenT & FinanCe eVenT oF The year!

• Pan-EuroPEan rEgulatory uPdatE: Get the latest and upcoming policies across Europe, what they mean to your business and how you can take advantage

• gEtting thE dEbt financing you nEEd: Find out who’s still lending and how you can give banks the confidence they need to provide you with project finance

• duE diligEncE: How to best mitigate and present risks for financing success - steps you can take to stand out from your competition

• a-Z of ProjEct financE: Best practice on how to successfully secure project finance in a tight credit market from developers, banks, lawyers and EPC’s who’ve done it

• PrivatE Equity: Find out who’s providing equity for both solar technology and projects. Plus - what expectations you need to fulfil to obtain the funding you need

• StructurEd financE: Long term vs short term deal structures - Get the low down on the advantages and disadvantages of the deal structures available to make the best decisions going forwards

OPEN NOW For The Full Summit Programme!

Wayne Woo, Good Energies

Joaquín Cervino, European Investment Bank

Francesco d’Avack, New Energy Finance

Dr. Claus-Henning Schmidt, Scatec Solar

Fernando Rueda, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas

Tom Howes, European Commission

InduSTry leaderS SPeakIng

Colin Campbell, Zouk Ventures

Successfully attract & secure investment and finance for your solar projects

Save €500!

register Today &

Alexandre Toledo, Fortis Bank

December 2-3, berlin, Germany

THe BeST QualIFIed SPeakerS SHarIng

THeIr knOWledge and eXPerIenCe WITH yOu!

6 excellent reasons why you must attend this event!

• Over150seniorlevelattendees

set to attend

• 14+hoursofnetworking

• SpeedNetworking&Business

CardSwaps

• PanEuropeanFocus

• Newsuccessfulinvestmentand

finance case studies

• Panelsessions,workinggroup

discussions, keynote speakers

New for 2009!

…the biggest and best solar investment and finance event of the year…

Simply unmissable!

european Solar inveStment & Finance Summit

2nd

Media Partners

New Solar Today conferences allowed me to gain quickly and

spontaneously a good knowledge of these niche markets, and establish a dialogue with relevant stakeholders. For my work, these conferences are

an obligatory stopover

Leornardo energy

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“With 2008 behind us, the global solar industry remains in a very strong position moving forward, despite the economic woes bleeding

through the global economy” reese tisdale, EER Research Director

reserve your Place Today – Call +44 (0) 207 375 7584

SOlar energy - THe BrIgHTeST SPOT FOr InVeSTMenT In reneWaBle energy TOday

Even during these tough times it is easy to see that solar is set to win big long-term as the strongest renewable energy contender. Despite the current economic climate new and exciting projects are coming to life across Europe in 2009-10andbeyond:

FACT: SpanishIPPAccionaEnergíaclosedoutlastyearwiththeinstallationofitsUS$367million,46MWAmarelejaplantinPortugal

FACT: WorldwidedemandforPVsolarsystemsgrewfrom125megawatts(MW)in1999to 4,500MWin2008

FACT: SolarMillennium’shugeAndasol1projectwasofficiallyinauguratedinJuly2009

FACT:AbengoaisontracktocommissionthemassivePS20plantinmid2010

These projects are getting started at a time when developers and investors are said to have shut shop, but the facts prove this is simply not true. The solar industry is still going strong with new projects being planned and incentives put in place to meet major government clean energy targets across Europe and beyond.

“Greentech Media states that the investment for CSP & CPV alone could reach $200 billion through 2020, totalling up to 29GW of installations.”

Asakeymemberofthesolarindustryyouhavean edge over other renewable technologies, but you don’t need us to tell you that securing investment still isn’t easy. That’s exactly why we have created the 2nd European Solar Investment and Finance Summit to provide you with all the secret strategies, insider tricks and top tips you need to secure your project’s future.

FaCe uP TO yOur SOlar InVeSTMenT CHallengeS

You have heard it over and again in the last year – banks are reluctant to lend and cash flows aredryingup.Investorsarenowcherrypickinginvestments and analyzing new projects with the utmost care. This leaves you facing some tough questions:• Howarethenewsolarprojectsmentioned

above winning investor confidence? • Whatdoyouhavetodotosecuresomeofthe

$200billioninvestmentforyourownprojects?• Wherearethenextbigsourcesofsolar

investment going to come from? • Whatincentivesandpoliciesareinplace

across Europe to help solar developers push their projects forward?

last year’s event sold out - FaST. don’t risk missing out, secure

your place today to avoid disappointment and to get the best possible savings on

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notHinG iS more vital to your Solar proJectS tHan SecurinG initial anD onGoinG inveStment & Finance

Get tHe inFormation anD contactS you neeD to Guarantee your proJectS Stay on tracK at tHe 2nD european Solar inveStment anD Finance Summit

Standingstillinadownturnisaguaranteedpathto failure. Be proactive, get your business moving by attending the 2nd European Solar Investment and Finance Summit.Itwillgiveyoutheanswersto your questions and the knowledge you need to banish your financial fears.

Securingfinanceisacomplexandlengthyprocess,but armed with the latest business intelligence you will receive at this summit you will be ready to emerge victoriously with the finance you need for yourproject’ssurvival.Ouragendaprovidestheextensive information you need on critical topics suchas:

PAN-EUROPEAN REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND INCENTIVES: Marketincentivefeed-in-tariffs(FiT)have been the main driver for solar energy - it’s imperative that you know and understand every possible avenue of help you can get in Europe. This year’s update comes straight from Tom Howes, Renewable Energy Policy Unit, The European Commission.

DEBT FINANCING AND PRIVATE EQUITY: Discover exactly what investors want to hear through insider stories from a hand-picked selection of companies that all have one important thing in common:theyhaveallparticipatedinrecentsolarinvestment&financingprocesses.HearfromtheEuropean Investment Bank, Fortis Bank, BIIS – Banca Infrastrutture Innovazione e Sviluppo, SI Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, GSF Capital, Good Energies, Zouk Ventures, Allianz - AGF Private Equity, and many others on the current status of the market. Get vital knowledgeonhowtomakeyourstheONEprojectthat investors pick, details of the deals they have supportedinthelast12months,theirfutureplansand much, much more.

INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS: Uncover the alternative sources of funding you should be using. Learn all about the advantages and financial benefits of joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and global sources of finance. Hear how the stimulusfundsintheUSandfundsfromChinacanbe used to stimulate growth in the European solar energy industry.

Ouragendagivesyouastepbysteppracticalguide on what to do to meet your business goals, gather funds and mitigate risks.

Plus, you will hear real-life experiences from top companies such as First Solar, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas and Scatec Solar - get top tips for securing funding, understand the challenges faced inthecurrentclimateandlessonslearnt.Alsolearnwhy some projects have succeeded when others failed, the kind of technologies that investors favour and receive expert solar industry analysis and market predictions.

eXPerT SPeakerS

Onlyatthiseventcanyouheartried and tested advice from a hand picked selection of experienced speakers - this will give you the edge you need to win over banks &investorsandcouldliterallymakethe difference between the failure and success of your projects

COnneCT WITH THe SOlar I&F COnTaCTS yOu need

This summit is not a large anonymous expo, it is an exclusive high-levelsummit.Wetargetonlythe highest level industry figures to attend and that means you are guaranteed to meet only clued-in solar executives, the people who can and will help you with your current challenges. You will meet and network with more financiers, solar industry peers and experts here than at any over event in the world!

geT InTeraCTIVe!

Newforthisyearwearegivingyoumore ways to meet your peers, get fresh inspiration and delve deep into the issues that matter to you through interactive workshops, paneldebates&discussions,investor meetings, networking sessions and much more

NewSolarTodayeventsarefilledwith the very best minds in the business. By attending you will get to walk among these industry pioneers and benefit from the wealth of expertise and experience they have to share. The two days you spend at this summit are guaranteed to be two of the most memorable and productive days of your working year!

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look who's talking... check out our expert speaker line-up!

TOP 4 SuMMIT Take-aWayS

Tom Howes, Renewable Energy Policy Unit, European Commission

JoaquínCervino,Senior Loan Officer, European Investment Bank

AlexandreToledo,Energy Team – Iberia, BNP Paribas Fortis

Raffaele Casciano, Project and Structured Finance Manager, BIIS – Banca Infrastrutture Innovazione e Sviluppo

Dr.Claus-HenningSchmidt,Vice President Project Finance, Scatec Solar

AdrianKatzew,VP Market Development EMEA, First Solar

Fernando Rueda, Director of Operations, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas

Francescod’Avack,Senior Analyst, Solar, New Energy Finance

PabloValera,Director, Astrom Energía Sostenible

WayneWoo,Investment Director, Good Energies

Colin Campbell, Partner, Zouk Ventures

Javier Guerra, Investment Executive, GSF Capital

Eusebio Güell, Managing Partner, SI Capital

SebastianWaldburg,Managing Partner, SI Capital

NicolasChaudron,Partner, Allianz - AGF Private Equity

Javier Menchen, Partner, Ramón & Cajal Abogados

Patrick Burtis, Investment Manager, Amadeus Capital Partners

The best speakers and the most incredible

networking opportunities

MEET THE EXPERTS AND GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

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the brightest minds on

investment and finance in the solar industry

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1 CONNECTIONS - Only senior level decision makers from leading solar stakeholders will be in attendance at this premier investment and finance meeting point

2 FACTS - Solid, hard hitting presentations filled with information you can’t get anywhere else and delivered by experienced experts

4 INSPIRATION - Take a fresh look at the most important common challenges in solar investment and finance through lively discussion with your fellow solar executives

3 PRACTICALIDEAS - only at the Solar Investment and Finance Summit will you hear the best tips, strategies and practical knowledge that will help you to successfully secure investment and finance for your projects

PLUS you will get free access to the conference presentation slides, free conference booklet and much more!

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Europe’s No1 Deal Making Event For The Solar Industry

reserve your Place Today – Call +44 (0) 207 375 7584

Summit AgendA

This year New Solar Today have organised formal working group discussions to combine the collective thinking of all summit attendees to address the challenges the industry faces. Simply put, they are results orientated roundtable discussions moderated by industry leaders with real focus and action points!

Get Involved, Get Inspired and Get funded!

You will have the chance to get involved and put forward your opinions in these vitally important discussions that will form the basis of feedback sessions and post Summit papers

Take the opportunity to share best practice, compare solutions and pose questions to your peers on the investment and finance issues that matter to you most.

To find out which topics will be discussed take a look at the online agenda today!

www.newsolartoday.com/eufinance

OVer TO yOu! WOrkIng grOuP dISCuSSIOnS

Section speakers include: Tom Howes, Renewable Energy Policy Unit, European CommissionFrancesco d’Avack, Senior Analyst, Solar, New Energy Finance

europe’s changing regulatory landscape: What it means to your solar projects and the industry

•HearaboutthenewdirectivesandincentivesinplaceacrosstheEuropeanUnion and how they can help you drive your solar business forward

•GetacomprehensiveoverviewofthecurrenttariffsacrossSpain,Italy,Germany,France,Greece,CzechRepublic,BulgariaandPortugal…andevaluate which country offers the best rates for each type of solar technology

•Compareandcontrastwhichregionsarethemostattractiveforsolardevelopment in terms of regulatory support

•Findoutwhatincentives,directives&policiesarelikelytobeinplace5,10,15yearsfromnowtoprepareyourprojectsforpotentialopportunities

Special focus: Spain’s regulatory changes and update

•Getaquickcomparisonoflastyear’stariffsandincentiveswiththisyear’s–what are the changes in the requirements?

•Up-to-the-minuteinformationontheRoyalDecree-Law6/2009(RDL)

•Stayuptodatewiththedevelopmentsoftheregistryforthepreliminaryassignment of remuneration

•Goingforwards,learnwhattoexpectandhowtoprepareforthenextroundofrequirements for installation

european overview of investments and finance for solar energy

•UnderstandwheresolarinvestmentisflowingacrossEurope,forwhichtechnologies and why

•Notetopdealsthathavebeenmadeandtheirimpactonthemarkets

•Hearaboutthefinancialactivityandsolarprojectdevelopmentsettohappeninthenext6to12months

pan european reGuLatory overview SeCurinG debt finanCinG in timeS of reduCed LiQuidity

Section speakers include: Alexandre Toledo, Energy Team – Iberia, Fortis BankRaffaele Casciano, Project and Structured Finance Manager, BIIS – Banca Infrastrutture Innovazione e SviluppoJavier Guerra, Investment Executive, GSF CapitalPabloValera,Director, Astrom Energía Sostenible

The bank’s perspective

•Inthecurrentclimateofdisappearingliquidity,findoutwhatstepsbanksaretaking to continue lending to solar developers

•Bankshavetocherrypickthebestsolarprojectstofinanceinthesetoughtimes.Findouthowtobethecherryandgetchosentosecureprojectfinance

•Ranktheimportanceofduediligence,waterrights,licensing,reliabilitytesting,certification and reliable suppliers in giving banks the confidence they need in your project

•Learnfromsomeoneelse’smistakes:hearfromthebanksthemselvesonpastexperiences with solar developers and note down what not to do while applying for projectfinance

•Riskmanagement:Banksunderstandthatdevelopersfacecertainchallenges–learnthe best ways of presenting those risks and what you can do to show that you are mitigating them

dealing with a consortium of banks to secure project finance

•Asbanksspreadtheirrisksbycolludingwith6-7otherbanks,dealingwitheachonecanbetimeconsuming–assesstheprosandconsofdealingwithagroupofbankswhentryingtosecureprojectfinance

•Learnhowtomanageagroupofbanksasopposedtoaone-stop-shop

•Hearfromtheexperiencedonrealistictimelinesandwhattoexpectintermsofdelaystoyourprojectdeadlines

The importance of due diligence & cast iron risk mitigation and management

•Buildingasolidfoundationiskey:discoverwhyduediligence&riskmanagementarekeytoyourprojectfinancesuccess

•Hearhowtoeffectivelycalculateboththequantitativeandqualitativerisksofyourprojecttoensureyourproposalstaysrobust

•Learnhowtoavoidproblemswithpermits,siteacquisition,DNI(DirectNormalIrradiation)andcontractualevaluationstomassivelyreducetimedelays

•Assesswhyperformanceguaranteesandchoosingtherightsupplierswillgivebanksevenmoreconfidenceinyourproject

•Evaluatetherealimportanceofcontractualevaluation,includingEPC&MOforthesuccessofyourproject

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More Information, More Dialogue, More Debate

Check Out The latest Programme updates! www.newsolartoday.com/eufinance

Summit AgendA

pLuS: aLternate SourCeS of fundinG

SOlar InduSTry neTWOrkIng drInkS ParTyOn the evening of December 2nd, take the opportunity to share a drink with industry leaders and network with your peers. Make vital new contacts and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with the cream of Solar Investment and Finance expertise under one roof, for one night only!

Section speakers include: Joaquín Cervino, Senior Loan Officer, European Investment BankDr. Claus-Henning Schmidt, Vice President Project Finance, Scatec Solar PabloValera,Director, Astrom Energía SostenibleWayne Woo, Investment Director, Good EnergiesColin Campbell, Partner, Zouk Ventures Sebastian Waldburg, Managing Partner, SI CapitalEusebioGüell,Managing Partner, SI CapitalNicolasChaudron,Partner, Allianz - AGF Private EquityPatrickBurtis,Investment manager, Amadeus Capital PartnersJavierMenchen,Partner, Ramón & Cajal Abogados

VC Panel: The Venture Capital perspective

•HearfromtopVCscurrentlyinvolvedinprovidingfinancialsupportfor solartechnologiesacrossEurope

•Understandtheirrequirementsfromasolartechnologyandhowtheserequirementshave changed in the last twelve months

•Gettheinsider’sviewonwhichtechnologiesarebeingfavoredcurrentlybyVCsandwhy-notjustinthesolarindustrybutwithintherenewableenergysectorasawhole

•Notethecurrentprojectsintheirfundingpipelineacrosstheglobeandtheirplansinthesolarindustryoverthenext5,10,15years

Securing private equity investment in uncertain times

•Who’sprovidingprivateequityintoday’sclimate-andhowmuchwill it cost you?

•Fulfillingexpectations:Findoutexactlywhatprivateequityinvestorsarelooking forfromyourprojects

•LearnthedirecteffectofEUwideandnationalpolicydevelopmentonprivate equity companies

•Findoutwhatprivateequityinvestorsperceiveasriskintougheconomictimes andhowtosuccessfullymitigateriskswithinyourproject

donor Banks: How do they fit into the solar industry?

•GetthelowdownontheroleofbiginvestmentbanksliketheEuropeanInvestmentBank(EIB)inprojectfinanceanddevelopmentofsolarprojects

•LearntheEIBcriteriaforlendingandthecurrentissuesfacedbythemandotherlarge-scale banks

•Findouthowthefinanciallandscapeforsolarissettoevolveoverthenext three years

Financing PV projects from a developers perspective

•Getinsightintosecuringprojectfinanceacrossdifferentcountries–findout what to expect, what challenges you will face and how to overcome common pitfalls

•Toptipsonhowtomeet–andbeat-therequirementsofbanksandinvestors

•What’snext?Aheads-uponfinancingPVprojectsbeyond“gridparity”

a-Z of project finance – How to get deals done

•Findoutwhatbestpracticeshouldbefollowedateverystageoftheprojectfinanceprocess

•Mapoutthecriticalcomponentsofputtingaprojecttogetherandtheeconomics of it at every stage

•Gettoptakeawaysfromeachsuccessfulprojectthatthepanelhasexecuted inEurope

Get funded! CaSe StudieS

Section speakers include: Fernando Rueda, Director of Operations, Aries Ingeniería y SistemasAdrianKatzew,VP Market Development EMEA, First SolarSebastian Waldburg, Managing Partner, SI Capital

learning practical lessons: Successful investment and finance case studies from across the eu

•Directsolarinsight:hearhowleadingindustrycompanieshavesuccessfullysecured investment and finance in a downturn economy

•Understandthechallengesfacedandthehurdlestheyovercametogetinvestororgovernment backing

•Getinsightintotheprocessthesesolarcompanieswentthroughandtoptipsforsecuring funds successfully

Straight from the investors: Case Studies on how they helped finance solar companies

•Hearfrominvestorsonhowtheysuccessfullyfinancedasolarprojectinadownturn economy

•Understandtheprocessestheyhavetogothroughinordertocloseadeal

•Learnlessonsthatcanbeappliedtoyourownsolarprojects

The deSerTeC Project

•Hearfromexpertsononeofthemosttalkedaboutprojectinthesolarindustry

•Getaquickoverviewoftheobjectives,timelinesandaccomplishmentsof thisproject

•Withovertwentycompaniesinvolved,discussthefinancialelementsandtheeconomicsoftheDESERTECproject-investments,costs,tariffs,etc

•Understandthelegalandregulatoryrequirementsthatneedtobefulfilledfor thisproject

•Getaninsiderviewontheirplansforthefuture-howdotheyseeitevolvingin5,10,15years

additional topics to be discussed under this section include:

•Alternativestobankfunding

•Gettingutilitybuy-intoincreasetheappealofyourprojects

•Tappingintoglobalsourcesoffinance–USandChina

•Solarjointventures:Whatarethey?Andhowcantheyhelp?

•MergersandAcquisitionsinthesolarmarketplaceIf you would like to be considered as a speaker for any of the areas above call New Solar Today on +44 (0) 20 7375 7584

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The European Solar Investment and Finance Summit is focused solely on providing solar companies with the vital knowledge and information they need to successfully secure investment and finance for their solar projects making it an important event for your business.

Sponsoring, exhibiting or advertising with us is one of the most cost effective ways of generating interest and impressing your potential clients in person. Meet leads, make deals and build relationships that imprint your company name in the brains of all the summit attendees…. plus all the 25,000+ industry leaders who we will reach with our comprehensive marketing and promotional campaign in run up to the event.

We only sell custom made, high value packages - talk to us today and share some ideas about what we could do together to help push your business forward. We have a range of options to suit every budget and we tailor every deal to match your business goals

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Event sponsors receive extensive promotion and branding through all our marketing channels for the entire life cycle of the conference - not just for the two days that we bring the industry together. Our on and offline direct marketing reaches 25,000+ industry leaders. On top of this your message will reach all the people who browse our website, view one of our adverts, hear about us through word of mouth and more.

2. MEET NEW LEADS AND MAKE DEALSBuilding awareness and interest is impossible to judge in numbers- the most tangible ROI for sponsorship is the amount of new business leads you come away with and the amount of deals you make from those leads.

The European Solar Investment and Finance Summit brings the leads to you by unifying players from across the value chain under one roof for two days. As event sponsors you will have the highest profile at the event and you will be the ones that everyone will want to meet. And with over 14+ hours of dedicated networking time you are guaranteed to meet face-to-face with the people that matter most to you and your business.

3. LASTING RELATIONSHIPSNo doubt you already have many clients and contacts within the industry and you don't need me to tell you that repeat business is the best business. As sponsors at the European Solar Investment and Finance Summit you have the perfect opportunity to maintain and build your relationships. Invite your clients with one of your complimentary passes included in your package, if you have used them all- tell them that you can get them a discounted pass - either way they will be impressed by your status as a key player in the Solar Industry.

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european Solar inveStment & Finance Summit

2nd December 2-3, berlin, Germany

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The mosT imporTanT soLar inVesTmenT & FinanCe eVenT oF The year!

• Pan-EuroPEan rEgulatory uPdatE: Get the latest and upcoming policies across Europe, what they mean to your business and how you can take advantage

• gEtting thE dEbt financing you nEEd: Find out who’s still lending and how you can give banks the confidence they need to provide you with project finance

• duE diligEncE: How to best mitigate and present risks for financing success - steps you can take to stand out from your competition

• a-Z of ProjEct financE: Best practice on how to successfully secure project finance in a tight credit market from developers, banks, lawyers and EPC’s who’ve done it

• PrivatE Equity: Find out who’s providing equity for both solar technology and projects. Plus - what expectations you need to fulfil to obtain the funding you need

• StructurEd financE: Long term vs short term deal structures - Get the low down on the advantages and disadvantages of the deal structures available to make the best decisions going forwards

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Wayne Woo, Good Energies

Joaquín Cervino, European Investment Bank

Francesco d’Avack, New Energy Finance

Dr. Claus-Henning Schmidt, Scatec Solar

Fernando Rueda, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas

Tom Howes, European Commission

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Colin Campbell, Zouk Ventures

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