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Commercial Service Philippines Completes Renewable Fuels Association Trade Mission
The objective of the mission was for U.S companies to gain a deeper understanding of the ethanol market and business potential in the Philippines. The U.S. Embassy Commerce, Economic and Agriculture officers and local government agencies provided in-depth presentations on the renewable fuel environment, rules and regulations, and business opportunities. As part of the trade mission, the Commercial Service Manila office arranged more than 50 B2B meetings between the U.S. delegates and local Philippine companies to discuss industry trends and potential opportunities for partnership. [July 2015]

USTDA Supports Minigrid Solar Power Project In Tanzania
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency provided a grant to Rex Energy, one of Tanzania’s largest renewable energy solutions providers, for a minigrid project in the Lake Victoria Islands, where only one percent of the population has access to electricity. The grant supports the development of a full-scale business model and financing plan necessary to implement a hybrid solar photovoltaic minigrid with a cumulative capacity of 2 megawatts. A U.S. company was selected to carry out the feasibility study and pilot project. [July 2015]

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Seminar: Global Power Trends and Outlook for Exporters
December 9 2015, Las Vegas, NV - A presentation hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce during PowerGen International on the policy, regulatory, and market trends shaping the global power sector. This is a great primer for anyone looking to get a big-picture perspective on the global power market with eye toward identifying their next export market opportunity.

Green Technologies Suppliers Meetings
Seattle, WA, Nov. 17-19, 2015: An international business-to-business forum for suppliers and users of clean technologies. Supported by the U.S. Commercial Service.

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European Utility Week
Vienna, Austria, Nov. 3-5, 2015: Contact Claudia Colombo (Claudia.Colombo@trade.gov) for more information on how to participate.

Virginia/DC District Export Council Trade Mission to the Canary Islands and Africagua
Nov. 16-20, 2015, Spain - The purpose of this Department of Commerce certified trade mission is to help U.S. firms in the energy, environmental technologies, industrial equipment and supplies, infrastructure and logistics sectors find partners from the Canary Islands and other regions of Spain to sell products and services in West Africa and to learn about the advantages of setting up an operation in the Canary Islands to pursue opportunities in West Africa. Application deadline: September 30

USA Pavilion at La Galerie
Paris, France, December 2-9, 2015: Exhibition of low carbon solutions during the COP21 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Smart Cities Infrastructure Trade Mission: India
February 8-12, 2016, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai - Join an Executive-led Business Development Mission to India. The Government of India has consistently expressed its commitment to support cities and regions undertaking coordinated smart city planning efforts and specific smart city projects. Energy infrastructure and efficiency have been major areas of focus. The application deadline is November 10, 2015.

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Peru Market Intelligence Brief
This Market Intelligence Brief by the International Trade Administration provides an analysis of Peru’s energy market, with a focus on opportunities for U.S. renewable energy and smart grid exporters. It includes an overview of the electricity sector, a discussion of market dynamics, and a description of opportunities for each subsector. [Aug 2014]

Brazil Biofuels Report
This USDA report provides detailed statistics and forecasts regarding production, imports, and exports for ethanol and biodiesel in Brazil, a key trade partner for the United States. [July 2014]

Canada Market Intelligence Brief
This Market Intelligence Brief by the International Trade Administration provides an analysis of Canada’s energy market, with a focus on opportunities for U.S. renewable energy and smart grid exporters. It includes an overview of the electricity sector, a discussion of market dynamics, and a description of opportunities for each subsector. [April 2014]

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