As one of the world’s top travel destinations it seems appropriate that San Francisco played host to InterSolar North Americas’ second annual U. S. convention at Moscone Center July 14 -16, 2009. InterSolar is a platform for visitors to get the latest information about photovoltaic and solar thermal products, equipment, materials and services from 500 exhibitors representing more than 20 countries.
The people of San Francisco and the Bay Area in general have again found themselves leading the way, this time in solar technology development a renewable source for energy. As the founder of the QuestPoint Group it’s been many years now that I have been active in the executive search, recruiting and consulting field; and It strikes me that I am not just a witness to, but a participant in an industry that will change the world.
Strong ideas! But just recognize, there was San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom opening the session highlighting the fact that San Francisco has produced more energy per capita through solar generation than any other California city, and that’s happened in just one year! Consider the words of Professor Eicker Weber of the Fraunhofer – Institute for Solar Energy (the largest solar energy research institute in Europe) who points out that we have the opportunity in the US through incentives; that anyone producing renewable energy should have the opportunity to sell it at a price that makes it profitable. And then there were the manufacturers from far and wide bringing innovation to a market that’s set for massive growth.
So what’s all this mean for you and me? It means new opportunities for careers, entrepreneurs, investors and more. Somewhere on the trade show floor, in between a panel discussion, or written on a napkin at a bar after one too many a new idea may have been hatched and who knows where it will lead. Yes we will have to educate and re-educate ourselves to the technology and it to us – to meet our needs. At this point we know the benefits of solar and renewable energy – less dependence on oil and coal…clean air! For all the tech talk, carbon reduction, the insider language, the profits yet to be made – are we trying to make this world a better place? The solar industry is poised to help do that because it harnesses the source humankind has turned to for strength repeatedly throughout all recorded history – the Sun!
Please check out some of the highlights from the InterSolar North America conference by clicking on Intersolar TV . Contact me to see how we can partner for success.
Richard Andrews
Founder
QuestPointGroup