Special American Business Internship Training Program
Promoting Partnerships, Generating Results

SABIT GROUP PROGRAM

RENEWABLE ENERGY
for Western Eurasia, the Caucasus and Central Asia

January 30 – February 27, 2010

SCOPE AND MISSION
The Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program’s Renewable Energy Program is designed to train 18 mid- to senior-level renewable energy executives from Eurasia. These delegates, screened and selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce, represent government and private sector specialists who are seeking information on industry trends and innovations in the renewable energy sector. This program will introduce these Eurasian executives to industry developments, and help them establish contacts with U.S. renewable energy organizations for future projects and activities.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
SABIT’s Renewable Energy program aims to accomplish a number of objectives. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy industry in the United States, with an emphasis on topics such as energy management, renewable energy resources and technologies, economic and financial issues, marketing and new business development. This will be done primarily through various types of meetings with leading U.S. private companies, industry associations, equipment manufacturers, and government representatives. Focusing on these major thematic areas, participants will be better equipped to continue the development of the renewable energy sector in their home countries, and will be better prepared to work successfully with U.S. partners.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
This is a unique opportunity for U.S. organizations and companies to provide industry insight and training while showcasing their facilities, products and services to their Eurasian counterparts. Through hosting this SABIT group, U.S. companies, associations, and governmental organizations actively involved with the renewable energy sector will have the chance to gain influential contacts, and establish or expand their operations and activities throughout Eurasia. Participating U.S. host companies will find the personal contacts made by hosting the delegation will greatly improve their opportunities with these industry leaders.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program will begin January 30, 2010 in Washington, D.C. with an orientation and visits to relevant government agencies and associations in the Washington, DC-area. During the remaining two weeks the Delegation will travel to select regions and cities across the country to meet with leading U.S. designers, suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry representatives.

HOST THIS DELEGATION
SABIT is currently looking for U.S. hosts to provide training sessions ranging from a few hours up to a full day at their facilities. Training should emphasize some of the following topics that represent the current challenges participants face within their organizations with respect to the expansion and development of renewable energy:

Biomass

Wind

Solar

Photovoltaics

Geothermal

Hydropower

Hydrogen and fuel cells

Energy efficiency

Green building technologies

Industrial technologies

Energy management

Distributed energy

Power generation

Energy storage

Engineering and design

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