SGS will participate at the 2nd International PV Platform in Romania, hosted by international trade fair and conference organizer REECO. Held at the Expo Arad International, located at the triangular border between Romania, Hungary and Serbia, the event will be held from 9-11 April, 2014.

PV Platform event marks the first SGS appearance in Arad although SGS attended the 6th International Trade Fair and Conferences for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, a similar REECO & RENEXPO-organized event held in Bucharest in November 2013.

PV Trade Fair and Conference in Romania

Representatives from over 50 key industry players will introduce products and services for the photovoltaic sector at over 2,000 square meters of exhibition space. More than 2,000 visitors are expected over the 3-days fair and 120 participants will be welcomed to the parallel 2-day PV conference: „Changes & Risks", addressing photovoltaic topics such as project financing, the latest legislative trends, the development of multinational companies and a compact view of the Romanian PV market.

SGS at PV Trade Fair and Conference in Arad

SGS will present its comprehensive portfolio of photovoltaic services at a stand located in the area HA-G11 and hold a presentation on the first day of the PV conference.

Mihaela Sarbu, SGS Romania Business Development Manager and one other SGS expert will host guests at the SGS booth, giving visitors professional and competent information and insight into the comprehensive SGS renewable energy (http://www.sgs.com/en/Energy/Energy-Sources/Wind.aspx) and photovoltaic portfolios as well as the worldwide SGS reputation of excellence.

SGS Romania's Mihaela Sarbu will also give a presentation entitled "Independent Technical Due Diligence Process for PV Projects," addressing project financing for photovoltaic power plants.

SGS Renewable Energy Services

SGS offers third-party consultancy, inspection, verification, testing and certification services for renewable energy projects based on extensive experience and expertise. SGS delivers a wide range of renewable energy services designed to minimize failure rates in operational facilities in order to improve the financial viability of the assets in every phase of the project life cycle. Comprehensive SGS services benefit not only project owners, but financiers and underwriters as well, all of whom have a stake in renewable energy projects.

SGS Photovoltaic Services

PV Platform Romania will give SGS the perfect chance to present its services, competences and experience in the photovoltaic sector to the fair visitors and conference participants.

SGS develops test methods and collaborates on research and development projects for the use of solar (http://www.sgs.com/en/Energy/Energy-Sources/Solar.aspx) energy as a trusted leader in the photovoltaic sector. Global SGS knowledge, expertise and state-of-the-art facilities for solar technology ensure manufacturers develop better solar products for market worldwide. A market leader among photovoltaic service providers, SGS offers testing and certification services and serves the entire value chain of the photovoltaic industry.

Romanian Photovoltaic Energy Sector

The photovoltaic energy sector in Romania has a high growth potential due to an incentive scheme for investors in photovoltaic giving 6 green certificates for each megawatt installed before 1 January, 2014. This incentive drove investment in photovoltaic up and Romania is now viewed as the next target country for starting photovoltaic projects.

Romania is focusing on increasing renewable energy capacity in order to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel resources and investment in the renewable sector is still developing. At the end of 2013, installed capacity was 2500 MW in wind farms and 1100 MW in solar technology. The Minister of Energy has announced his encouragement for investments in 2014 strengthening solar and photovoltaic, biomass and micro hydro projects.

SGS Romanian Projects

Due to the high potential for renewable energy in Romania, SGS participation at the PV Platform event will profile SGS as a competent, reliable service provider as well as a solid and trustworthy partner for both owners and lenders. SGS Industrial Services electrical supervision team in Romania successfully assisted in connecting more than 100 PV stations in seven counties located in the southwest of the country to the distribution network and the National Energy System.