The photovoltaic market in Canada is a growth market according to information from National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Canada of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Since 2005 the installed capacity in Canada grew more than 30 percent each year and currently totals at around 62 MW.

Very attractive Feed-in Tariffs/Fits, such as the Ontario's Green Energy Act 2009 in combination with areas that have a total solar irradiance higher than 1200 kwh per year, specific areas of Canada should be seen as prime investment markets for the solar industry.

Current developments in photovoltaic market in Ontario, growth opportunities for international Companies and what changes may be needed to be taken into account in the wake of the election are some of the points, that the AGRION Solar Community online conference on the Solar Market in Ontario will be examining.

Our Speakers:

• Canadian Consulate, Dr.Terrie Romano, Consul (Economic Affairs - Ontario)

Dr. Terrie Romano is Consul – Economic Affairs Ontario at the Canadian Consulate Munich and is most active in the alternative energy, automotive and water sectors. Fluent in German, French and English with good Italian, she has extensive international experience. Previously posted to Detroit, USA and London, UK, she has also carried out short assignments in Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Kenya. Terrie holds a Ph.D. (Yale University), a M.A. (University of Toronto) and a B.Sc. with Honours in Biophysics (University of Western Ontario).

• Ontario Solar Provider, Christian Wentzel, CFA, MBA, Chief Executive Officer

Christian has a global track record in investing in and financing energy projects. His previous work experiences include Energy M&A at Credit Suisse, and Investment Research for Electric Utilities at Goldman Sachs, both in New York for the North American market. Before starting up Ontario Solar Provider, Christian was a Managing Director and Co-Founder at enlux Solar GmbH of Germany, a solar PV development, investment and installation firm. He has more than 1,000 kW in his family's portfolio of PV plants and has completed energy finance transactions of more than $ 5 billion in total in LBOs, IPOs and debt financings. He received a BA in Economics from Columbia University, an MBA from the London Business School and is a CFA charter holder.