1. Bernie Weiss, Director Silicon Valley Center for international Trade Development Green Trade Network Summit Global Markets for Green Technology

2. What is the Center for International Trade Development 2 MISSION: To advance California's economic development and global competitiveness by providing quality training and services to small to medium sized enterprises that are potential or current exporters or importers

3. Services Offered Export Assistance Training Business Consulting Networking International Partnerships Market Research Seminars/Events Trade Missions Trade Shows 3

4. Importance of Trade to the Bay area Imports and exports totaled $104 billion International trade has indirectly contributed to over 630,000 jobs Home to the fourth largest port in the US - the Port of Oakland $35 billion in goods exported through Bay Area airports The Bay Area represents 45% of the state’s total exports 4

5. Global Clean Energy Markets The global clean energy market to quadruple in the next decade The EU leads the world in total sustainable energy investment –In 2007 the U.S. invested $16.4B in sustainable energy. –The EU invested $23.1B –Germany’s solar-power initiatives were 7 times the U.S. –Brazil rivals the U.S. in ethanol production (cheaper) –The EU’s capacity to produce clean power is 3X the U.S. –Seven fold increase in China’s wind power since 2000 –Spain’s target is 12% clean energy by 2010 (2X today) EU has the policy …. The U.S. has he Sun 5

6. 6 Solar PV Export Markets

7. Two Energy Grants Add Resources Solar/PV Export Promotion –Technical Assistance –Trade Mission –Renewable Energy Conference Biofuel Crop Identification/Promotion –GIS mapping USDA data/ Models –Farmer Outreach/Education Program –Exports and Trade Missions

8. How to Contact the SVCITD: Phone: (408) 879-1804 Fax: (408) 879- 1448 email: bernie@svcitd.org http://www.svcitd.org