INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO
MOROCCO, EGYPT, JORDAN
December 3-11, 2014
Egypt December 7 & 8, 2014
First Solar
First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive PV solar energy solutions. First Solar manufactures advanced technology thin-film modules and develops, finances, engineers, constructs and operates large solar plants.
First Solar is focusing on large-scale utility projects.
Mission Goal
Looking for new business prospects.
BrightSource Energy, Inc.
BrightSource Energy designs, develops, and deploys solar thermal technology to produce high-value electricity and steam for power, petroleum, and industrial-process markets worldwide.
BrightSource works on large-scale solar plants either PV or CSP, in addition to thermal and wind plants. The company will be represented by Ambassador Thomas Riley, Director of International Business Development. Ambassador Riley served as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco for five years in addition to other capacities in the MENA region.
Mission Goal
Find potential developers and contracting companies to partner with, as well as land owners who want to develop solar energy plants.
SoEnergy International
SoEnergy International is a global energy services provider that delivers customized power solutions to best suit public and private customers’ specific requirements, as well as the markets in which they operate. SoEnergy leverages their technical expertise, international infrastructure, and operational efficiencies to integrate diverse technologies such as heavy fuel oil, diesel, and gas, as well as renewable energy generation based on solar, biomass, and small hydroelectric (developed by their affiliates). SoEnergy has the competitive advantage to be a provider of immediate or short-term power alternatives while their customers prepare for permanent solutions, as well as long-term solutions related to building, owning, and operating power plants. SoEnergy currently employs more than 1,000 employees around the world.
Mission Goal
Find Potential partners / representatives and potential market opportunities.
Solara Energy Group, LLC
Solara Energy Group designs and installs solar power systems, from solar electricity to solar hot water heaters to solar pool heaters. Solara makes sustainable, green technology available to homes and businesses.Solara Energy services are provided to RESIDENTIAL: Solar power is surprisingly affordable, from solar photovoltaic systems, which use the sun's energy to produce electricity for a home, to solar water heating and pool heating. There are a number of innovative technologies to consider. COMMERCIALSolar electric systems—also called solar photovoltaic systems—are rapidly appearing in businesses across the country.BUILDERSA few years ago, builders could distinguish themselves from the competition simply by offering energy efficient homes and buildings. Today, these features are standard. The industry is ripe for new, greener techniques.
Mission Goal
Find local representative and exposure to new business prospects.
SunEdison
SunEdison (NYSE:SUNE), is a world leader in solar photovoltaic and semiconductor technology, and is also a major provider of innovative solar energy solutions, with the goal of transforming people’s lives through innovation. The company offers technological solutions adapted to the specific needs of companies, public administrations, investors and residential customers. Ultimately, Sun Edison develops, finances, operates and monitors solar energy solutions worldwide, ranging from some of the world’s largest solar deployments to the rooftops of residential customers in over 20 countries and across five continents. Today, SunEdison has built and manages over 1,000 power plants with a total installed capacity of 1.8GWs which, in addition to another 1GW of third party assets. This means the total solar portfolio under management is nearly 3GWs. With a pipeline of 4.3GWs and the successful launch and IPO of Terraform (NASDAQ: TERP), the majority owned yieldco, SunEdison aims to be one of the largest renewable energy IPPs globally in the coming years.
Mission Goal
Find Potential partners / representatives and potential market opportunities.
Hecate Energy, LLC
Hecate Energy is a developer of solar power plants, natural gas–fired power plants, wind power plants, and energy storage solutions. Hecate is guided by a mission to develop, own, and operate power- generating facilities in the United States and select international markets. Hecate Energy is uniquely qualified to carry out a wide range of development projects, at any stage, with an unmatched level of energy, professionalism, and dedication. Founded and led by a team of industry veterans who have worked together successfully for nearly 20 years, Hecate Energy’s team members have developed thousands of megawatts of solar, wind, and natural gas projects. Hecate is looking to further their relationships in the area in order to develop utility-scale power plants in the North Africa market.
Mission Goal
To develop relationships with relevant government entities in order to develop utility-scale energy generation projects.
International Chem-Crete Group
Founded in 1969, Chem-Crete is the world leader in the manufacturing and development of advanced construction chemical products, patent award on innovative water based products crystallized waterproofing systems, protective chemicals, epoxy coatings, and other products widely used in construction and renovation works. Chem-Crete green technology products are environmentally safer and have superior performance compared to other products based on older and environmentally detrimental technologies. International Chem-Crete Group and its subsidiaries currently export products and services to over 50 countries.
Mission Goal
Find local representative and potential market opportunities.
Plasti-Fab, Inc.
Plasti-Fab is a world-class composite products manufacturer focused on innovative solutions, quality products, and flexible manufacturing to solve clients’ needs. After decades of manufacturing corrosion-resistant equipment for fluid management and control, Plasti-Fab’s experience and expertise have allowedthem to expand into other markets, such as structural composite manufacturing for industry applications. From their facilities in Tualatin, Oregon, Plasti-Fab serves the global marketplace. They are specialized in composite fiberglass reinforced plastic equipment with the flexibility to meet custom needs. Plasti-Fab offers a 25-year guarantee against failure from corrosion on all composite material products. For over 45 years Plasti-Fabhas produced engineered products designed to meet specific application requirements.
Mission Goal
Find representatives and distributorsfor the Middle East/North Africa region.
Zero Mass Water
Zero Mass Water has developed a drinking water technology that holds the promise of fundamentally altering how all of humanity accesses clean and safe drinking water. Zero Mass Water believes that unconditional access to safe drinking water is afundamental human right. Yet, lack of this vital resourceis one of the most problematic issues facing humanityacross the globe and across the socio-economicspectrum. There are three primary challenges withpotable water in many of the world’s regions: access,quality, and security. Zero Mass Water’s solution allowsindividual households to own their access, control the quality and have the ultimate in security. Each of their units is located at the home and generates drinkingwater from water vapor in the atmosphere, producingpure and healthy drinking water.
Mission Goal
Zero Mass Water seeks sales and distribution partners,governmental and municipal groups looking to providesolutions for stranded populations, and other partnersthat can help bring this new technology to the market.
Ameroc Tires Export Inc.
Ameroc Tires Export is the exclusive worldwide distributor of Mitco Tires, and is responsible for the manufacturer’s distribution around the world. In 2013, Ameroc was nominated for the State of Illinois “Exporter of The Year Award.” Ameroc provides highest quality solid tires manufactured in the USA with competitive prices. Mitco has been serving the industrial tire needs since 1953 in USA, Canada, South America, and Africa.
Mission Goal
Find distributors or end users for material handling (forklift) tires.
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