It has been announced (in www.ises.org) that next solar world congers will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 11 – 14 October 2009. Jon Adams is the Chairperson of the Congress Organizing Committee. The congress theme is “Renewable Energy: Shaping our Future”.
Here is Jon Adam's message:
As Chairman.of the SWC2009 Organizing Committee I am looking forward to welcoming each and every member of the. renewable energy fraternity to Johannesburg, South Africa in October 2009. The Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa has been long looking forward to hosting the event and after 22 years away from Southern Africa this event is coming home for SESSA. Africa is the continent of sunshine and when I look at major world wide developments in our respective industries I am always saddened that Africa lags far behind and in fact is often left off the radar screen for renewable energy development. Most places in Africa photovoltaic systems are the only source of providing light to those infamous 2 billion people that lives on less that $1 a day and without access to sources of modernity such as electrification. I believe it is our duty to do all we can to allow Africa to see the light. Join me in Johannesburg and make a difference.
