Solar Power International 2009 Announces Keynote Speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Annual CEO Panelists

Panel 2: Surviving the Solar Shakeout, Thursday, Oct. 29, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Moderated by: Anne Thompson, NBC

"Each year we develop the plenary sessions with a different mix of political and business luminaries, who offer incisive commentary on the future of our energy infrastructure and provide unique insights on the challenges bringing solar technologies to scale around the world," said Julia Hamm, executive director of SEPA and chair of Solar Power International. "A defender of the environment and advocate of sustainable development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver an inspiring keynote speech, while our CEO panelists have been carefully selected to provide a diverse range of perspectives on the key issues facing our industry."

This year more than ever, Solar Power International provides unparalleled opportunities to hear the latest perspective directly from foremost leaders of policy and industry, reaffirming the fact that this is the essential U.S. event for the global solar energy market. Robert F. Kennedy’s tireless voice for the environment makes clear the many reasons America must transition rapidly to clean energy. "The way we deploy energy in this country is really the key to our economic and national security," Kennedy said.

"The solar industry has navigated a year of policy milestones, including the gradual implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the passage of the Waxman

In addition to the plenary sessions, the conference features 200 expert speakers, 65 break

Although the focus of Solar Power International is business