Top Exhibitors and Industry Groups Participate in First Annual Event
TOKYO, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum builds for PVJapan 2008 as
industry leaders in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and solar energy
products, systems and services have signed on with exhibits, sponsorships
and technical programs. PV Japan 2008, to be held from July 30-August 1,
2008 in Tokyo, Japan, is Japan's leading exposition serving the entire
solar energy supply chain, including PV cell and module manufacturers;
equipment, materials and components suppliers, and solar energy and related
products for deployment in residential, commercial and utility
installations.
PV cell and module manufacturers exhibiting at PVJapan include Kaneka
Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Q-Cells AG, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., and
Sharp Corporation. Joining the top cell/module manufacturers will be top
equipment and materials suppliers such as Air Liquide Japan, Applied
Materials, DuPont Group, S.E.S. CO., Ltd., ULVAC, Inc., and many more.
Leading system suppliers, construction experts and related deployment
specialists will also be displaying the latest in solar energy products and
services. PVJapan is co-organized by SEMI and the Japan Photovoltaic Energy
Association (JPEA), among the leading industry associations in the PV
industry.
"Solar energy has become one of the fastest growing technology markets
in the world with projected long term annual growth rates of 25% and more,"
said Tom Morrow, vice president of Global Expositions and Marketing at
SEMI. "Like the SEMICON exhibitions in the semiconductor industry, PVJapan
will play a critical role in the technology advancements, cost reductions
and industry collaborations necessary for rapid market expansion in solar
energy. As this impressive list of international exhibitors demonstrates,
PVJapan will be a historical event with global participation and global
impact."
PV Japan will be held in conjunction with the 25th annual JPEA
Symposium on Photovoltaic Generating Systems, Japan's leading technical
conference on PV technology and applications. PVJapan will also be held
concurrently with the Renewable Energy 2008 International Exhibition &
Conference, organized by the Japan Council for Renewable Energy. PVJapan
2008 and Renewable Energy 2008 will be held in the same venue under the
name Renewable Energy World Fair the 2008 Renewable Energy International
Exhibition & Conference.
For more information regarding PVJapan 2008, please visit
http://www.pvjapan2008.org
About JPEA:
Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association was established in 1987 to
promote the adoption of photovoltaic technology. JPEA celebrated its 20th
anniversary in April 2007. JPEA members include solar cell and module
makers, general contractors and residential-related companies.
About SEMI
SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing
supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries.
SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter,
faster and more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970,
SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new
markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in
Austin, Beijing, Brussels, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai,
Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit
http://www.semi.org.
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Related links:
http://www.semi.org
http://www.pvjapan2008.org http://www.jpea.gr.jp
CONTACT:
Scott Smith of SEMI, +1-408-943-7957,
ssmith@semi.org; or Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association,
81.3.3459.6351, fax, 81.3.3459-6595
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