Dear Colleagues,

WIND POWER SHANGHAI 2007 is China’s premier wind energy industry event. It provides a unique forum for speakers to meet, share information, exhibit products and ensure that wind power continues to establish itself as one of the China’s mainstream energy resources.

Moreover, WIND POWER SHANGHAI 2007 is the only event of its kind receiving wide industry backing through the support of the Chinese Renewable Energy Industry Association (CREIA), the Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

It is our pleasure to invite international academics, commentators and experts to submit abstracts for consideration by the organising committee. Speakers will have the opportunity to address an international audience at this high-level event, which is being held in Shanghai, China, on 31 October Ἷ November 2007.

Globally, the wind energy sector is booming, and China hold the potential of becoming one of the biggest markets for the wind power industry. Realising this promise is now one of the most important challenges for policy makers as well as international and domestic industry alike.

The wind energy industry has now reached over 70,000 megawatts (MW) of installation worldwide, with an annual market worth some ᾿bn or US$14bn. The Chinese government has set its target for wind energy at 30GW by 2020. However, the industry believes that the potential of the Chinese market is much bigger.

Around the world there is a major push for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Wind energy is one of the most effective power generation technologies that is ready today for global deployment on a scale that can help tackle climate change, safeguard our security of energy supplies, and help meet our growing energy demand.

The programme for WIND POWER SHANGHAI 2007 event will cover all aspects of the wind energy industry and its continued development, both globally and with a focus on the Chinese market. We encourage you to submit abstracts relevant to the wide range of topic areas outlined below, including policy developments, technology advancements and business trends.

We look forward to your active participation in this exciting, high profile event and to meeting you in Shanghai, China!

Kind Regards