Solar power isn’t just the energy source of tomorrow – increasingly for people all over the world, in your country, and in your neighborhood, solar is the energy source of today. Below is a guide to a few of the solar energy-focused events taking place within the United States and around the world! For more information on any of these events, please click on the links in the table below.

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Solar Events Guide 11th National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference
December 3-6 2006 San Francisco, California
This event reviews the status of green power marketing and explores strategies for increasing the development of renewable energy resources. Organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Centre for Resource Solutions, the conference will feature a variety of experts speaking on topics including “The Solar Revolution: Marketing On-Site Generation and Attributes”. Participants can submit nominations for the Sixth National Green Power Leadership Awards, which are presented at a banquet alongside the conference. Power marketers, renewable energy developers, retail and wholesale suppliers, electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, government agencies, energy consultants and nonprofits are encouraged to attend. 2nd International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources
December 4-8 2006 Napa Valley, California
Knowledge-sharing among renewable energy (RE) and distributed energy resources (DES) researchers and practitioners is the goal of this conference. The primary focus of this conference is to identify the main barriers facing the field and discuss the potential for coordinating international programs between North America, Europe and Asia. 3rd Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit
January 23-24 2007 Palm Springs, California
Focusing on one of the hottest areas of investment and technology development, clean-tech, this conference highlights areas posing the greatest risks and rewards for the clean-tech industry. This conference is designed to unite clean-tech pioneers with emerging and interested players in the industry, and provides networking opportunities for general partners, institutional limited partners, Fortune 500 companies, CEOs and other key players. Renewable Energy Exhibition 2007
February 14-17 2007 Lyon, France
Aimed at users and professionals, this annual event, which alternates between Paris and Lyon, features over a hundred exhibitors -- the majority being international. This exhibition is considered a reference event for the many sectors of renewable energy, including thermal solar and solar photovoltaic. PowerGen Renewable Energy and Fuels
March 6-8 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada
Now entering its third year, this all-renewables conference and exhibition covers new trends and pressing issues in the renewable-energy industry. Energy sectors, including solar, are brought together to exchange information and network, and discuss technical, strategic, structural, economic and regulatory issues. Building Energy 07
March 13-15, 2007 Boston, Massachusettes
If you had a great time at this year's conference, or if you were unable to attend, NESEA's annual conference and trade show will be back next spring. Mark your calendars; it's sure to be bigger and better than ever before. 2007 Asia Solar Energy and PV Project Exhibition
March 15-17 2007 Shanghai, China
This exhibition features displays of new technologies, such as solar lighting, photovoltaic products and solar-energy and solar-heat utilization projects. Anyone with business or personal interest in solar can benefit from this event, which will include research and development forums, seminars and trade negotiation. 3rd Newgrace China International Solar Energy and PV Project (Shanghai) Exhibition
April 2-4 2007 Shanghai, China
This event, meant for domestic and international decision-makers in the photovoltaic industry and government institutions, takes a look at PV products and systems. 4th Solar Silicon Conference
April 3 2007 Munich, Germany
Solar industry analysts and representatives from silicon producers provide updates on technological development and the market situation. This conference is held in conjunction with the Photovoltaic Technology Show 2007. Photovoltaic Technology Show 2007
April 3-5 2007 Munich, Germany
This show presents manufacturing equipment for making solar silicon, ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules and necessary materials for their production on a 10,000 m² floor space. This technology show is held in conjunction with the 4th Solar Silicon Conference. 8th Solarexpo: International Exhibition and Conference on Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation
April 19-21 2007 Verona, Italy
An exhibition covering all European renewable energy sectors with a solar photovoltaics focus, the Solarexpo is comprised of conferences, seminars and courses. Organic Photovoltaics Summit
May 1-2 2007 Baltimore, Maryland
A conference dealing strictly with accelerating organic PV production around the world and various steps of commercialization, key players in photovoltaic and printed electronics industries are brought together to generate value and profit for all. Conferences will include topics such as: “Organic RFID”, “Organic LEDs” and “The Future of Plastic and Thin Film Photovoltaics”. All-Energy '07
May 23-24, 2007 Aberdeen, Scotland
All-Energy '06 was a tremendous success with attendance reaching almost three thousand people. Next year's event will be even bigger with the inclusion of H2O7 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2007. 25th West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC)
June 6-7 2007 Long Beach, California
The EMC is organized for business, industrial and institutional energy users. The EMC brings together top experts in all areas of the energy field to help find a path to energy- cost control and energy-supply security. Find out about new technologies and compare energy supply and alternative energy options. 2007 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair
June 15-17 2007 Custer, Wisconsin
Great for beginners, this fair is the world’s largest venue in which to learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency. Over 100 workshops are offered, along with demonstrations of renewable-energy technologies and energy-saving products. This Fair offers an inviting family atmosphere. Intersolar 2007
June 21-23 2007 Freiburg, Germany
Intersolar is Europe’s leading solar energy trade fair featuring hundreds of exhibitors for solar thermal, PV and solar architecture. This international event is mainly targeted at industry professionals, but many consumers attend as well. Solar 2007
July 7-12 2006 Cleveland, Ohio
This conference and exhibition focuses on the economic development opportunities with the growth of the renewable energy industry. The theme of this conference is: “Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work”. Forums, technical sessions, workshops, local tours and more are available for attending inventors, decision-makers, researchers and builders. There is a public exhibit of renewable energy products and services, showcasing manufacturers, dealers, distributors, installers and related business and services. Nanophotonics 2007
September 17-18 2007 San Diego, California
This conference features cutting-edge research and technology, and engages topics like strategies and trends for the future, advances in silicon semiconductors, practical applications, as well as future markets for plastic photovoltaics. This conference is great for those interested in the field of photonics. Solar Power 2007
September 24 – 27, 2007 Long Beach, California
Solar Power is the country’s premier solar conference for anyone involved in the solar energy industry. Leading manufacturers, designers, installers, financiers and consumers will all be in attendance. The event this year will be held in the only solar powered convention centre in the US. Sign up on the Solar Power website for updates for this event. National Solar Home Tour
October 6, 2007 Various Locations, U.S.
More information to come.