Hawaii to host Annual Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo

Leaders and experts at the forefront of the global clean energy movement will be convening at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 3rd Annual Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo, to be hosted by the State of Hawaii from 13-15 September in Honolulu. An estimated 1200 industry and government participants from more than 20 countries will attend the conference, which aims to enable exchanges of ideas and partnership opportunities with global corporations, start-ups, investors, policy makers and utilities involved in clean energy transformation.

To showcase global best practices and new business opportunities, the program will open with venture capitalist and energy and security expert R James Woolsey. Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, is now chair of a Washington DC-based private equity fund specialising in energy and security issues. He serves on the National Commission on Energy Policy.

Panel discussions will focus on accelerating the use of various renewable energy resources such as biomass, wind, solar, hydroelectric, ocean thermal, geothermal and waste-to-energy; financing and incentivising energy efficiency; and developing public policies, resources and workforce training programs to build a clean energy industry. This year's program is offering a full conference track on the US Department of Defense's clean energy programs. Representatives from the army, navy, air force and marines will be presenting key military initiatives, technology priorities and practical guidance on developing partnerships and contracts. The Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) is also coordinating a new technology identification program focused on bringing innovative military-targeted clean energy solutions.

The expo will offer exhibits, services and the latest energy technologies. Summit co-sponsors include the University of Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Company, Lockheed Martin, AECOM, Phycal, Sempra Generation, Aerovironment, General Atomics, SAIC, ALSTOM, FirstWind, GM and The Gas Company and Pacific Biodiesel amongst others.

For registration and program information, visit www.asiapacificcleanenergy.com.