Bill Clinton to headline Solar Power International 2012

April 4, 2012
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

Former US president Bill Clinton is to be keynote speaker at Solar Power International this September in Orlando, Florida. The solar energy conference and exhibition is presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA).

“President Clinton's global perspective and stature are sure to motivate and inspire our exhibitors and attendees,” said Julia Hamm, president and CEO of SEPA. “We are honoured to present the former President as our keynote speaker and believe that his understanding of the need to explore alternative energy will be a message that resonates with all.”

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

“Having President Clinton keynote Solar Power International presents a fantastic opportunity for solar energy professionals attending in Orlando,” said Rhone Resch, president and CEO of SEIA. “His leadership and commitment to expanding the use of solar energy – both in the US and in the developing world — makes him one of our industry's strongest advocates. We are honoured to welcome President Clinton to Orlando and to hear his vision on elevating solar to the next level.”

Last month, President Clinton visted Haiti as part of the William J. Clinton Foundation to build up Haiti’s green energy structure.

Read Next

December 10, 2025
The US SEIA has named board chair Darren Van’t Hof as interim president and CEO, to begin work 20 January 2026.
December 10, 2025
Italy's NZIA FER-X auction aims to diversify Europe's supply chain, but this brings its own challenges, writes Patrizio Donati.
December 10, 2025
The global utility-scale solar PV sector has exceeded the threshold of 1TW of operating capacity, according to Wiki-Solar.
December 10, 2025
Plentiude, the renewable energy development arm of Italian oil and gas major Eni, has started operations at a 150MW solar PV plant in Spain.
December 10, 2025
The US solar industry registered its third-best quarter with 11.7GW of new capacity installed in the third quarter of 2025.
December 10, 2025
The average price of several types of solar PV modules remained stable in Europe in November, according to sun.store.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Webinars
December 17, 2025
2pm GMT / 3pm CET
Solar Media Events
February 3, 2026
London, UK
Solar Media Events
March 24, 2026
Dallas, Texas
Solar Media Events
April 15, 2026
Milan, Italy
Solar Media Events
June 16, 2026
Napa, USA