At present, about 25 countries have embraced the potential of geothermal energy, and globally it is expected that there will be 12,000 MW on installed geothermal capacity by the end of the year.
Conservative estimates suggest another 60 countries currently have geothermal projects in development.
Last year, the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Expo hosted representatives from more than 39 countries. Participants from six continents were present. In 2013, an even broader attendance is anticipated.
The GRC Annual Meeting will offer technical, policy, and market conference sessions, educational seminars, tours of local geothermal and renewable energy projects, and numerous networking opportunities.
“We are developing a meeting that reaches out to the international geothermal community that is content rich, timely and appealing,” said GRC Interim Executive Director Steve Ponder.
The GEA Expo floor features a unique opportunity for leaders in the business to showcase their projects, equipment, services and state of the art technology to the geothermal community. Exhibit space still remains but is selling quickly.
“Each year, the GEA Expo showcases the tireless innovation and ingenuity of the geothermal industry,” said GEA Executive Director Karl Gawell. “We look forward to seeing even more new ideas and technological advancements in Las Vegas, as these companies are guiding the U.S. towards a clean energy future.”
While still a few months away, GRC and GEA reminds international participants to plan early to have enough time for processing required visas or other travel documents. For information on U.S. State Department requirements for business travel, go to: http://travel.state.gov/pdf/BusinessVisa.pdf.
In addition to the GRC Technical Sessions and GEA Expo Hall, special presentations for international visitors are being planned. These sessions will be announced soon, but will focus on presentations on international geothermal market developments, opportunities and presentations on U.S. company technology and project capabilities.
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