Midwest Renewable Energy Association: SOLAR THERMAL ’10 to announce new solar hot water supply chain report findings

Contact:

Gina Sinisi, Communications Coordinator

Midwest Renewable Energy Association

715-592-6595 ext: 113

gina@the-mrea.org

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is proud to announce the SOLAR THERMAL ‘10 keynote speaker, Lisa Frantzis, of Navigant Consulting. Ms. Frantzis has recently completed a study on the history, system types, and supply chain of the solar thermal industry and will share her report findings, Solar Hot Water Supply Chain Market Analysis, at SOLAR THERMAL ’10 on Thursday, September 30.

Join the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) in Milwaukee for Ms. Frantzis’ keynote address and the only professional level conference devoted to solar heating and cooling. SOLAR THERMAL‘10 is a national conference and expo designed specifically for installers, manufacturers, site assessors, dealers, distributors, state agency representatives, and policy makers.

Keynote Lisa Frantzis is a Managing Director for Renewable and Distributed Energy, at Navigant Consulting. With 29 years of experience in managing extensive technical, market, and economic analyses of renewable energy systems, she is recognized for her depth of knowledge and technical and strategic expertise.

The first-of-its-kind study was commissioned by Milwaukee’s solar program, Milwaukee Shines, through their Department of Energy Solar America Cities grant.

The Solar Hot Water Supply Chain Market Analysis will tackle the industry issues around the nation. Topics include:

* State of the SHW industry including market outlook and drivers in the industry.

* Outline of the various SHW technologies, system designs and applications and the market share of each technology.

* Breakdown of SHW system components up and down the supply chain, and what areas see need for additional support.

SOLAR THERMAL ’10 will also feature presentations from leading voices in the industry and will offer exhibits featuring the latest in solar thermal technology. Topics include: solar thermal controls, solar air heating, radiant slabs, case studies, market research, innovations in the industry, and much more.

To register or learn more about SOLAR THERMAL ’10, visit http://www.the-mrea.org or call 715-592-6595.

SOLAR THERMAL ’10 will be held September 30 and October 1 at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. SOLAR THERMAL ’10 is sponsored by We Energies, Home Power Magazine, SolarPro, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Focus on Energy, Caleffi Solar, NABCEP, Hot Water Products Inc., Wagner & Co., and Schuco.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) has been promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration for over 20 years. To learn more about MREA workshops and trainings, visit the website at http://www.the-mrea.org.