Project Support for Energy Development and Modernization India Solar Power Development Business Briefing - November 5, 2009 Henry Steingass Regional Director for South and Southeast Asia

India and USTDA Since 1983, over 200 USTDA activities USTDA committed $11.1 million in FYs 2004 thru 2009 for projects in numerous sectors, reflecting growing trade relationship Business results: Over $1 billion documented exports in the energy, mfg., transport, mining, environ- ment & other sectors Portfolio of projects continues growth in FY2010

USTDA Mission and Activities Program Highlights: Independent Agency of the U.S. Federal Government 260 emerging market project activities funded in FY 2008 Grant size range: US$250,000 - US$800,000 USTDA has facilitated over $31 billion in U.S. exports to emerging markets since Types of Activities/Tools: Industry Orientation Visits (Reverse Trade Missions) Workshops and Conferences Desk Studies Definitional Missions Project Feasibility Studies Procurement Assistance Financial Advisory Project Assistance Technical Assistance  To advance host country economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries.

USTDA Active in India Energy Sector U.S.-India Energy Dialogue: 10 Project commitments ; Sectors of Recent Focus: Solar Power Development Coalbed/Coal Mine Methane Development Natural Gas Development, Storage, and Regulatory Structures Oil and Gas Pipeline Safety and Efficiency Clean Coal Technologies Improved Refinery Efficiency & Processing

USTDA Solar/Renewable Energy – Selected Projects India Solar Power Development OV (2009) Turkey Solar Energy Tender TA (2009) Jordan Concentrated Solar Power Plant Feasibility Study (2009) Jordan Renewable Energy OV (2009) Chile Renewable Energy OV (2008) Turkey Soma Wind Farm (2005)

Jordan Concentrated Solar Power Plant Feasibility Study Partnership with U.S. technology provider eSolar and Jordan’s Millennium Energy Industries / Ma’an Development Area USTDA $738K grant; eSolar and Grantee contributions of $924K Study on technical, economic, development requirements of proposed 5 MW modular solar power facilities, targeting 46 MW design basis and ultimate scale-up Supporting national target of 9% renewable primary sources by 2020

USTDA Funding Criteria USTDA evaluates projects based on the following criteria: Likelihood of receiving implementation financing. Developmental impact in the host country. Mutual benefits for the United States and host country, including commercial opportunities for U.S. firms.

Requesting USTDA Funding No formal application procedure. Guidelines can be found online at under Model Proposal Format. Requests can be made year-round. Requests may come from a foreign entity or project sponsor, or from a U.S. firm interested in the project. Public and private overseas entities are eligible for assistance.

Contact Information Jacob Flewelling, Country Manager for South Asia - U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, VA Telephone (703) Website: Bala Kalyanaraman, USTDA Country Rep (New Delhi)-