Opportunities in Wind EnergyThe USA is Britain’s largest single export market and following on from President Obama’s proposed initiatives to secure America’s energy independence, the USA is currently addressing long-term challenges of sustainable development, global climate change and the development of renewable energy technologies.

Wind Energy is one of the fastest growing industries in the US. As of September 2009, the US wind industry has 31,109 MW of installed capacity in place, with 8,797 MW located in Texas. Texas leads the US in installed capacity with 8,797 MW. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has determined that two-thirds of the predicted growth of wind energy generation in the US will continue to occur in Texas, as three of the five largest wind farms in the nation are located in the state.

With the announcement of Round 3, Offshore wind is becoming a much talked about topic among companies in the Energy Industry. While Europe, especially the UK is a leader in offshore wind, the US currently does not have any operational offshore wind projects, although a number of projects are moving through the development process. The Department of Energy’s report on the “20% Wind Energy Scenario” found offshore wind capacity could produce 54 GW of the 300 GW envisioned.

Join UK Energy Excellence at WindPower 201023 - 26 May 2010Dallas, Texas

Delivering the UK’s wind, wave and tidal energy

BWEA

UK Trade & Investment invites UK companies to participate in a programme of events at WindPower 2010. A UK Group will be present at WindPower 2010 showcasing the UK’s excellence in the production of both offshore and onshore wind energy solutions.

WindPower 2010, organised by the American Wind Energy Association is an important global event and is the leading wind energy conference in the US. As the key event in the US wind energy calendar, WindPower 2010 is expected to attract over 23,000 visitors and 1300 exhibitors and will be held in Dallas, Texas on 23-26 May 2010.

For further information please contact:

UKTI Mission ProgrammeSunday 23 May 2010• Briefing and introduction for UK Group at

The Magnolia Hotel, Dallas.

Monday 24 May 2010 • Small Wind breakfast seminar at The

Magnolia Hotel. Presentations and panel discussions on the

current opportunities in the small wind sector within the US market. The American Wind Energy Association estimates that small wind turbines could contribute 3% (50,000 MW) of America’s electric supply by 2020.

• Networking lunch with international delegations at WindPower 2010.

Tuesday 25 May 2010• Offshore Wind breakfast Seminar at the

Magnolia Hotel. Presentations and panel discussions on the

current opportunities in the Offshore Wind Sector within the US market. This is a great opportunity for UK companies to provide their expertise in this growing and important sector.

• Networking lunch with international delegations at WindPower 2010.

• Executive Private Industry Dinner hosted by UK Trade & Investment and Scottish Development International.

Wednesday 26 May 2010• Networking lunch with international

delegations at WindPower 2010.

Highlights for participating companies• Welcome dinner on the first evening plus a

detailed briefing from the British Consulate representative.

• Free passes for all missioners to WindPower 2010 and use of the 72sqm UKTI Exhibition Stand, to anchor your activities at the event, including full use of the meeting facilities.

• Inclusion of your company logo on all hard copy and electronic marketing material produced by UKTI for this event and your company profile added to the UK mission brochure.

• Attendance at the UKTI/SDI sponsored private dinner with the opportunity to network with a select number of Senior representatives from US companies.

• The ability to increase your company profile at the two breakfast briefing seminars.

• Network opportunities at the UKTI stand, with other International delegations attending WindPower 2010.

• The opportunity to commission UKTI to further develop bespoke programmes for your time at the event.

• UKTI will cover the costs of ground transportation relating to any group organised activities.

Participation in this mission will require commissioning a £500 Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) through UK Trade & Investment. This highly subsidised service provides for the overall mission programme and outlined activities.

Companies will be required to book and pay their own costs for international flights, airport transfers and hotels. With regards to accommodation, UKTI representatives in market have secured a rate of $189.00 per night at the Magnolia Hotel in Dallas and have held rooms for the mission party.

HOUSTON OFFICEJoanne HowardVice Consul (Energy)UK Trade & InvestmentBritish Consulate-General HoustonEmail: Joanne.Howard@fco.gov.ukTel: 713 659 6270 ext 2130Fax: 713 659 7094

Eric Bakken Business Development AssociateUK Trade & InvestmentBritish Consulate-General HoustonEmail: Eric.Bakken@fco.gov.ukTel: 713 659 6270 ext 2143Fax: 713 659 7094

UK OFFICEMarion Reid-Phelps Deputy Projects Manager Operations TeamEnergy and Advanced EngineeringUK Trade & InvestmentEmail: marion.reid-Phelps@uktradeinvest.

gov.ukTel: +44 (0)141 228 3663Fax: +44 (0)141 228 3660

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