CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES: The Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition

Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition

CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

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SMALL and COMMUNITY WINDPOWER CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

About the Conference

The Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition is one of the few industry events which focuses on the unique characteristics of small wind technology and community owned large scale wind project development.

The conference is designed to foster networking and encourage strategic thinking for the use of small/distributed wind technology and development of community owned wind projects. Learn the latest on national renewable energy legislation, technology costs, zoning requirements, utility interconnection, tax revenues and investment opportunities from small and community wind industry experts.

This year's event will be held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA. With over 100 exhibitors and over 1,000 attendees annually, the Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition plays an important role in connecting the leaders in the small and community wind sectors.

Conference Program Committee Members

Last Year's Event

With over 100 exhibitors and nearly 1,000 attendees, last year's event in Portland, Oregon was a resounding success. The three-day conference brought together exhibitors and attendees from both the United States and abroad, and was a successful show for all.

To view a list of last year's exhibitors, please click here (PDF).

Want To Exhibit?

The exhibit hall is designed to accommodate business attendees, buyers and consumers, offering exhibitors a unique opportunity to demonstrate their wind technology, solutions, and product or service to potential partners, clients, and investors.

If you are interested in booking a booth or want to learn more about exhibiting, please click here. If you are already signed up to exhibit, please click here.

Program Information & Schedules

Exceptional Educational Program

Designed with direct input from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) members who are shaping these important wind markets, this conference offers two tracks focusing on all the facets of the small and community wind industries. Hear from wind experts, investors, and stakeholders from across the nation on how wind can create a cleaner energy future, strengthen regional and national economies, and lead to a sound, profitable energy market.

Who Attends?

This event is attended by ALL the wind experts, investors, and stakeholders from the distributed/small wind and community wind energy markets and is designed to join wind industry leaders with economic development groups, municipalities, and consumers eager to play a bigger role in the use and expansion of wind energy.

Part of the mission of Small and Community WINDPOWER is to share the power of wind with the public, therefore eco-minded individuals are encouraged to learn about how wind technology could help change their impact on the environment by walking the exhibit hall, or attending an educational session to gain knowledge, get advice, or maybe satisfy your own energy needs!

Why Do they Attend?

65% attend to make new business contacts and network with new and existing clients
19% want to learn more about the overall industry
10% need to gather market-specific information to strengthen their market share

If you are serious about distributed/small wind and community wind... you have to be in attendance!

Interested in Exhibitor Demographics? Click here

Exhibition

The Small & Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition is a unique event that brings together industry folk and consumers, and creates an environment perfect for networking and deal making. With over 100 exhibitors annually, the exhibit hall has plenty to offer attendees.

If you are planning to attend the exhibition, or simply wish to learn about the exhibiting companies, you will definitely want to create a My Show Planner. The My Show Planner is your personal roadmap to a successful tradeshow. This feature lets you add companies to your planner, contact them, setup appointments, and much more.

Exhibition Hours

Thursday, September 15
Exhibit Hall — 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall — 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Reception in Exhibit Hall — 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday, September 16
Exhibit Hall — 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall — 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Reception in Exhibit Hall — 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday, September 17
Exhibit Hall — 10:00am - 5:00pm

Need a Booth?

The Small & Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition has grown into a must exhibit at event for companies working in the small wind and community wind sectors. The event brings together industry folk and consumers, and creates an environment perfect for networking and selling. Booth sales for Des Moines opened up strongly last December during onsite sales in Portland, but great locations still remain on the floor plan. The exhibition will be held at the Iowa Events Center.
If you are interested in booking a booth or want to learn more about exhibiting, please click here. If you are already signed up to exhibit, please click here.

Want To Sponsor?

For a company already working in the offshore arena, sponsorship at this event is an excellent means of reaching out to this target market and increasing your brand recognition. For those looking to enter the market, sponsorship could provide the perfect opportunity to launch into this segment of the industry and draw greater attention to your business. Learn More.

Already Have a Booth?

If you have already booked a booth, please visit our Current Exhibitor section to access the Exhibitor Service Center, booth upgrade packages, important documents, marketing opportunities, and much more.

Wind for the public

Discover wind technology for yourself and learn about the many products and services available to help you change your impact on the environment.

General Public Hours
The exhibition will be open to the general public for $10
Saturday, September 17
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

You Will Find It Here

Bring a full box of business cards, a note pad, and maybe your camera to capture the excitement this event has to offer - because there's no better place to network, do business, and learn than at Small and Community WINDPOWER.

Whether you are a wind professional or someone looking for more information on the power of wind technology, there is a place for you at this important event. Meet prospective clients at networking events, catch up with industry peers in the exhibit hall, expand your business contacts and sales leads, and learn about wind energy's transformational potential as the United States' answer to our energy consumption.

Saturday Sessions for $50

Introduction to Wind Energy Session
This seminar will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of wind power. Anyone wanting to learn the basics of the wind energy industry will benefit from this seminar. Topics to be covered include an overview of the wind energy industry, a technology overview, a look at the importance of siting, permitting, and resource assessment. As part of your registration, you will also receive access to the exhibit floor on Saturday!
9:30am - 12:00pm

Small and Community Wind Defined

Small Wind (or distributed wind) refers to the type of wind technology used to create clean, emissions-free power for individual homes, farms, and small businesses. Small wind turbines come in a variety of sizes, able to power part or all of a residential home or small business.

Community Wind refers to the ownership of wind turbines by one or more members of a local community - farmers, schools, colleges, tribal governments, municipal utilities, local businesses, and rural electric cooperatives.

To learn more about these two wind markets, see statistics on the markets growth, and read about policy initiatives click here

More info about RES and EE : solarserdar@gmail.com.

CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (CCRES)

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Zeljko Serdar

	Meet a fearless child, a revolutionary teen, an irreverent youth, father of 2, entrepreneur, blogger, investor, humanitarian, president and CEO at CCRES Dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.Working to harvest this knowledge. The pioneering experience of corporations, governments and financiers will be captured, analyzed and made available for others to learn from. HRVATSKI CENTAR OBNOVLJIVIH IZVORA ENERGIJE
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	Edukacija i savjetovanje o korištenju obnovljivih izvora energije organiziranjem tečajeva, radionica, tribina, seminara, kongresa i drugih skupova te putem medija; suradnja s domaćim i međunarodnim institucijama u svezi obnovljenih izvora energije; povezivanje gospodarstvenika, znanstveno-istraživačkih institucija, lokalnih zajednica, tijela državne uprave i ostalih subjekata na projektima koji koriste obnovljive izvore energije.

Project CCRES AQUAPONICS

Course Overview: Whether you are a beginner, a backyard hobbyist, a homesteader or a skilled professional wanting to start a career in Aquaponics this course has something to offer. This course is intended to provide people with the best all inclusive training, hands-on experience and cutting edge methods of Permaculture based Aquaponics available anywhere! Wether you want to grow food for you and your family, a small business or a fully commercial operation this course will be sure to give you the tools, information and experience you will need to be successful in what ever Aquaponic endeavor you are interested in. At a time of global climate change, depletion of resources, pollution of water and huge losses of top soil worldwide, there has never been a more important time to learn about CCRES Aquaponics!“Imagine a technology that produces healthy organic food, clean water, and renewable energy all at the same time. We call it CCRES AQUAPONICS,”

PROJECT CCRES SPIRULINA

The ongoing support from the private investment community speaks to how strongly they believe in the development of Green Crude as an alternative fuel resource, especially ability to commercialize it,” CCRES. Few consider seaweeds as a viable source of energy and protein for terrestrial animals (at least until their cost becomes more attractive). Macro-algae have been shown, however, to possess several functional properties, including those of a functional fiber, with immune-stimulating and prebiotic effects. Today, marine algal extracts are used as an additive in pig and poultry diets with promising results. Furthermore, micro-algae have been shown to contain high levels of beneficial lipids that can be used in layer and sow diets as a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Finally, both types of algae are used as an active component in clay-based anti-mycotoxin agents. For example, the treatment of clay with a macro-algal extract has been shown to increase the reactive surface of clay up to eight times. Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources (CCRES) offers several solutions that support the nutritional part of the production system. CCRES solutions combine algae feed additive products with their services, e.g. gut quality scoring, product application systems and customised dosing advice.

PROJECT CCRES ALGAE BIOFUEL

Given the right conditions, algae can double its volume overnight. Microalgae are the earth’s most productive plants –– 10 to 15 times more prolific in biomass than the fastest growing land plant exploited for biofuel production. While soy produces some 50 gallons of oil per acre per year; canola, 150 gallons; and palm, 650 gallons, algae can produce up to 15,000 gallons per acre per year. In addition, up to 50 percent (or more) of algae biomass (dry weight) is comprised of oil, whereas oil-palm trees—currently the most efficient large-scale source of feedstock oil to make biofuels—yield approximately 20 percent of their weight in oil.

CCRES Research facility, Sveti Rok, Croatia

Project Type Rural, Intentional Communities, Community, Demonstration, Educational Project Summary At the CCRES Research Facility, we are working with farmers who are converting their working farmland into agroforestry operations. The CCRES Program addresses the need to better understand and implement agroforestry practices on a commercial scale. As these operations grow, so too will the need for industrial infrastructure and support. Project Description The apprentice roles at CCRES Research facility, in Sveti Rok, Croatia are suited to folks who are dedicating their lives to a career in regenerative agriculture. Whilst this farm is a bustling hub for learning and practice, we expect high standards in both work ethic and your ability to work as a beneficial team member. We work, live, learn and play together in quite close quarters during the season, and your attitude and aptitude are the most important qualities behind getting the most from this experience. People that get the most from their time with us tend to have the “get it done” attitude, are self-starting, communicative, teachable, positive solutions focused, dependable and take-responsibility for what they are managing. We are looking for very pragmatic folks that are good with their hands and tools, who are situationally aware and ready to get their hands dirty wherever needed on the farm. Environmental impact Less human influence means natural processes have a chance to help improve the natural environment and restore nature. Wildlife species can come back and experience less conflict with humans, and food chains can restore. Dynamic, mosaic landscapes can develop driven by large herbivores and large carnivores, supporting species of a wide range of open/semi-open habitats. Socio-economic impact New businesses can be developed based on wilder landscapes and wildlife comeback, offering new and different products. Provision of new job and income opportunities. Social coherence and local society can be enhanced if new local businesses build networks and generate multiplier effects. Reduced dependency on subsidies. Cultural impact Younger people and families returning to the countryside looking for new opportunities, bringing new life into rural communities. Local/regional branding of areas and products providing new identities and local pride that are nature/wildlife related. Cultural heritage and traditional skills reinvigorated and in a different setting.

Interview with Mr Zeljko Serdar, CCRES

PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR PROTÉGÉ A Protégé receives a wide range of business development help from their Mentor, including: Technical, financial management, and developmental assistance to gain the knowledge, skills, and capabilities Advice and mentorship on program and project management, information technology, business equipment, and workspaces; Long-term relationships with small and/or large businesses to form teaming arrangements and/or joint ventures. PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR MENTOR There are many benefits for a Mentor helping a Protégé develop their business, including: Helping small businesses and minority institutions of higher learning expand their capacity through developmental and technical assistance; Utilizing the unique/specialized skills of the Protégé and shortening the learning curve of bringing on a new subcontractor; Identifying subcontractors and streamlining the procurement process. page 62-63

CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

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The Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition