Solaranlagen, Photovoltaik, Solarthermie

Progress Report

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Since the inception of the Energytech 2010 event and the beginning of the actual work on the project, Energytech 2010 has progressed in leaps and bounds both in the local realm and the global sphere. Quantum Business Group has been invited and has sent delegations to the 24th EU PVSEC that took place in Hamburg, and Zero Emission & PV Rome that took place in Italy. Quantum Business Group has also been invited to participate in the Intersolar event in Munich, Solar Expo event in Verona, EcoTec in Athens, Genera in Madrid to name a few.

	Quantum Business Group is a proud member of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and Israeli Sustainable Energy Society (ISES Israel).
	Quantum Business Group is a proud member of the Israeli Export & International Cooperation Institute.
	Quantum Business Group is a proud member of the FICC - The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce. FICC is one of Israel's largest business organizations. With its finger on the pulse of the country's economy, the Federation is regarded as one of the most influential and most dynamic organizations of its kind in Israel. Strictly non-profit, non-political and non-partisan, FICC is dedicated to a market economy and free enterprise. As the country's largest employers association, FICC is one of the leading members of the coordinating council of Israel's economic organization, and represents the interests of Israel's business sector, including exporters and importers, wholesale and retail, services and manufacturers.
	EnergyTech 2010 is organized in cooperation with the Israeli Renewable Energy Companies Association
	A supporting internet site in English, Hebrew and Russian clocking constant visitations from over 35 countries
	An international silver sponsor for the PV section UpSolar from China - Upsolar maintains a unique position in the PV industry through its vertically integrated production capacity, total quality system, double-warranty and world class insurance, in-house test and development center and international customer support. The research, quality, service and solution development for customer is Upsolar's core competitiveness. Upsolar focuses on the PV module design, R&D, specification, quality control, sales, marketing and customer service, and works closely with manufacture partners based on an exclusive partnership contract. Upsolar's manufacturing partners are corporations with fully integrated industrial value chain from polycrystalline silicon, ingot, wafer, cell, module to PV system application. With top brand equipments, experienced workers, efficient manufacturing processes, Upsolar manufacturing partners ensure the design specification, technical requirements and guarantee for 25 years.
	LDK Solar is a pure-play manufacturer dedicated solely to the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of multicrystalline solar wafers. Wafers are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells, which are devices capable of converting sunlight into electricity. Our manufacturing process is based on proprietary production processes utilizing both virgin and recyclable polysilicon for ingot production. Through this proprietary process, we are able to offer our global solar cell and module manufacturer customers considerable cost advantages while maintaining quality and performance. We also provide wafering services to both multicrystalline and monocrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers.
	The Jordanian National Energy Research Center. This center is intended to perform the following tasks and responsibilities Perform studies, research, and experimental projects in the following fields: 1- Use of the local new and renewable energy sources like oil shale, uranium wind energy solar energy, bio-mass and geothermal to increase their contribution to satisfy the Kingdom's energy needs. 2- To improve methods, incentives and advisory services of efficient energy use to decrease totalÂ energy cost on the national level and to protect the environment Manage and operate laboratories, units and research and experimental stations to develop and use new and renewable energy sources and sell produced energy by these stations to the concerned parties. Hold training courses, seminars and workshops to enhance and develop local technical qualifications and experiences necessary for the use of new and renewable energies. Collaborate with local, regional and international parties to enhance the abilities of the Center in order to attain the center's desired goals. o Establish energy data bank to help in research studies and connect it to the national information database, and any other local and foreign institutions of similar goals to those of the Center.
	Another international company presenting – Fronius from Austria - Fronius International GmbH has been researching new technologies for converting electrical energy since 1945. That is more than six decades of experience, progress and constant innovation. Along with the Solar Electronics division, the company, which is headquartered in Austria, is also world-renowned for its battery charging systems and welding technology. Outstanding products and services make Fronius the technology leader in the world market.The use of renewable energy and resource conservation is a fixed part of the Fronius company culture. An impressive example of this can be seen at the Sattledt production and logistics facility in Upper Austria: Power is supplied via a 615 kWp photovoltaic system and heat is provided via its own biomass heating system.
	The Schletter solar mounting systems are designed as a modular unit assembly systems with universally applicable high-value components (aluminum / stainless steel) and usually enable installers to install any modules in almost any mounting situation. The system consists of many system components which have been well proven for many years, and is permanently completed by newly developed components in a compatible manner. Besides the modularity and the selection of high-value materials, we especially focus on supporting the installer with NSTRUCTIONS, calculation programs, etc., which save valuable time and help to avoid mistakes. According to your wishes you will receive single components arranged completely or assembly kits according to the present module arrangement.
	SMA Solar Technology AG develops, produces and sells solar inverters and monitoring systems for photovoltaic applications. SMA is the world’s largest producer in this segment and is the only vendor that has a product range with the matching inverter type for any module type and any power class. This applies for grid tied applications as well as island and backup operation. The inverter is technologically the most important component in any solar power system: it converts the direct current generated in photovoltaic cells into alternating current suitable for the grid. In addition, it is an intelligent system manager, responsible for yield monitoring and grid management. Solar inverters are characterized by a particularly high efficiency. The Sunny Mini Central produced by SMA already has an efficiency of over 98 %, which allows for increased electricity production.
Jobs & Careers Forum
	A Jobs & Careers partnership with Nisha Group - a leading HR company in Israel, specializing in recruiting professionals, managers, and sales representatives. The Nisha Group is a leading contingency placement firm in Israel, specializing in the high tech, biotech, cleantech and finance industries. The Nisha Group was established in 1995 by Mrs. Paule Tzuker (MBA, B.A Math, Statistics), currently employing a staff of 95 highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing quality service for both candidates and clients. Since its establishment 10 years ago, Nisha's dedication to quality placements, its highly professional staff, and its unique corporate structure, has led to continuous growth and profitability. In order to maximize its proximity to the high tech, biotech, cleantech and finance markets, and provide added convenience for companies and candidates, The Nisha Group has 3 separate locations in Israel: Air-Port City, Haifa and Technion in the North and 1 location in USA. Each location is able to target its own specific region and is connected to the central application and database. The Nisha Group's "one stop shop" corporate structure, enables us to address most of our clients' organizational recruitment needs without having to seek capacity.
Media Partnerships
	A print media partnership with the leading economic publication that encompasses an economic magazine, a daily economic newspaper and a newspaper (Haaretz/The Marker).
	Tashtiot, in Hebrew means Infrastructures. Tashtiot strives to bring about a change in Israeli’s energy infrastructure by advocating the use of renewable energy sources to achieve a sustainable and energy independent Israel. With the aim of motivating others to bring about a new paradigm in energy generation and usage, we provide information to the Israeli public about all aspects of new energy sources and developments in the energy fields both in Israel and the world. In addition, we call business people, government official, and individuals to positive action. In the tradition of Israel’s high performance in technological innovation, Israel has significant innovations in the renewable energy and energy conservation fields to offer the global market. Tashtiot endeavors to promote Israel’s innovations for the benefit of mankind worldwide. This site in English provides information to the general public worldwide about innovative technologies developing in Israel, updates on Israel government energy policy, R&D and market-ready energy-related products, as well as other energy-related developments in Israel. Tashtiot activities include: Launching special renewable energy projects in collaboration with organizations, local councils, and both public and private companies. Increasing public awareness of energy-related issues. Providing a comprehensive collection of information regarding Green Energy in Israel in the first and most complete internet portal in the field. Encouraging public pressure on lawmakers to speed up legislation supporting an energy revolution.
Q'sletter	A monthly newsletter with over 2000 international subscribers
Media partnerships with over eight leading professional media groups. These include:
	Photovoltaics International & PV-Tech.org is a dynamic new media platform that is designed to give real-world manufacturing information to decision makers and implementers responsible for producing solar cells, modules and thin films. A quarterly technical journal, Photovoltaics International is geared towards the PV manufacturing industry, covering topics specific to the supply chain and providing independent articles from some of the major players and the top research institutes in the industry. We provide coverage of the best and latest developments in the PV manufacturing industry, and present these in a clear, easily-navigable format.
	SolarIndiaOnline.com is part of Analysis Securities Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in consultancy work since its establishment 15 years ago. The company offers legal and financial advisory across a wide spectrum of industries such as IT, auto manufacturing, finance, solar etc. SolarIndiaOnline.com is an initiative of professionals to promote the development of Solar Industry. The most comprehensive website to promote Solar Industry in India. Our associates span across the globe and include various experts in the industry along the wide spectrum of research, manufacturing and marketing.
	Green Prophet is an environment news site reporting on the Middle East, Israel and the Arab world. Contributors are seasoned journalists and green consultants who cover stories in clean technology, design, sustainable architecture, energy, fashion and religion, as well as policy that impacts the Middle East region.
	Fuel Alternative is a leading consulting company, providing high-professional service in the business and research of alternative types of fuel and energy. Fields of expertise are bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas and pellets, sun and wind energy, and also energy efficient technologies and equipment.
	SolarPlaza organized more than 11 international PV trade missions to: China, Spain, Italy, Greece, California, Taiwan, India. The company organized solar PV conferences in all of the forenamed countries and the PV expert conferences The Thin-film Future, The Solar Future and its yearly Global Demand Conference. SolarPlaza.com has build up a global network of trusted business contacts and relations, based on the 15 years of experience. The database of SolarPlaza includes more than 15,000 solar energy businesses and over 5,000 products.

Close to 15% of the possible exhibition space has been procured including market leaders such as
o UpSolar
o   Fronius
o   The Israeli Electric Corporation
o   Sun Electra
o   Schletter gmbh
o   Yarok Natural Energy
o   Eneright Technologies
o   Adex Solar
o   National energy Research Center Jordan
o SMA
o LDK

This is only a partial list of our achievements. Naturally there are many more initiatives that we are working on. The most recent are inviting companies and organizations from neighboring countries such as Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Ukraine, Russia, Spain, Italy and Jordan – attempts that seem to bear fruit in very near future, collaborations and media partnerships with more media organizations, and of course, creating a larger span of sectors for Energytech 2010. As these initiatives mature, we will continue to inform and update you about our progress.

As we have promised from the beginning, our combined knowledge of over fifteen years in both Event planning and producing, business network management and the fields of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Energytech 2010 tradeshow that will be premiered on October 27-28, 2010, is prepared to far surpass participants’ and visitors’ expectations.

We hope to see you amongst our guests and participants.

The Quantum Business Group Team

Exhibition News

Business News

Latest News

Advice Electronics Ltd. registers to EnergyTech (11:46 PM, 05/15/2010)

Traditionally (since 1978) specializing in the Israeli Market on UPS, power supply and communications solutions Advice enters the PV market and chooses to exhibit, with its German partners Deihl Ako GmbH and Solare Datensysteme GmbH, at EnergyTech

SBY joins EnergyTech (11:16 PM, 05/15/2010)

SolarByYourself - one of the leading Israeli PV companies is looking to meet you at InterSolar Europe and EnergyTech 2010

Quantum Business Group Exhibits at Intersolar Europe 2010 (11:40 PM, 05/01/2010)

Global leader in International Business Network Management in the field of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Quantum Business Group, goes to Munich to participate in world's largest and the most important for the solar business trade show - Intersolar Europe 2010

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Gross Potential of the Residential Segment of the Israeli PV market is at least 3 Billion € (4:15 PM, 07/30/2010)

Israel releases new quotas for residential (up to 15 Kwp) and small commercial (up to 50 Kwp). New Feed-in-Tariff is introduced: 0.33€ for residential; 0.30€ for small commercial. Residential rooftops - unlimited quota. Small commercial quota – 120 MWp

Discover a new market for solar energy - Ukraine (10:52 PM, 07/29/2010)

Solar Energy in Ukraine begins to grow with the arrival of solid companies into the market

Greece Passes New RES Law (10:22 PM, 07/29/2010)

Greece introduced a new Renewable Energy Sources (RES) law that is designed to dramatically transform the RES market in Greece and provide a huge opportunity to investors.