Solar Energy: Competition from China and the Solyndra Aftermath

SV Forum continues the Clean Tech Breakfast Series at Nixon Peabody in San Francisco.

As the world competes for market share in the solar production industry, China leads the competition with Chinese solar companies now controlling two thirds of the $39 billion photovoltaic (PV) solar production global market. If the United States is to vie for greater market share, then there are a multitude of factors that must be considered, such as the connection between innovation and both domestic and foreign markets, as well as the role of financing. Since many solar companies struggle to gain enough scale in order to become a viable competitor, subsidies, partnerships, and legislation play a significant part in the debate. How can American companies compete with China? How has the Solyndra bankruptcy affected the industry?

Agenda:
8:00 am: Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30 am: Panel Discussion           
9:00 am: Audience Q&A
9:30 am: Networking

Confirmed Speakers:

Mark Domine, Enfinity
Kevin Gibson, Solaria
Moderated by: Mavis L. Yee, Nixon Peabody

Stay tuned for additional speakers!

Speaker Bios:
Kevin GibsonKevin Gibson, CTO, Solaria. Kevin has over twenty years of experience as an innovator in semiconductor packaging, polymers, and automation. Before joining Solaria, Mr. Gibson was Director of Global Operations for Emerson Electric, a multibillion-dollar industrial and consumer products company where he developed technology solutions that lowered manufacturing costs and dramatically improved gross margin profits. Mr. Gibson holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Cornell University.
 
Mavis YessMavis Yee, Partner, Nixon Peabody. Mavis is a partner in the firm's Global Business & Transactions Group based in the Nixon Peabody Silicon Valley office. Mavis has extensive experience representing emerging growth companies in all stages of their life cycle, including incorporations, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and public company transactions. She also represents venture capital firms in their equity and debt investments. Her clients include private and public companies in a wide array of high growth industries, including social gaming and media, internet, software, semiconductors, telecommunications, and life sciences.