The second edition of Building Solar China (Guangzhou) - Conference and Exhibition (BSC) opens its doors from 09 to 12 June 2013 (Conference 09 -10 June 2013, Exhibition 09 - 12 June 2013) at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China. BSC is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt and WIP and takes place embedded in the 18th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the largest lighting trade fair in Asia, and the 10th Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT).

The Building Solar China Conference - held on the first two days - provides a comprehensive platform specifically focused on the latest trends and applications of smart solar building solutions. It is a must for all professionals interested in the benefits to merge design and operational experiences in the solar building arena from Asia, Europe and beyond with new business opportunities resulting from China's strategic support for solar projects within the 12th 5-year plan. The conference focuses on "Smart Solar Building Solutions" and includes presentations structured along the following main topics:
• Solar Building Markets and Policies
• PV for Buildings
• Solar Building Energy Infrastructure
• Smart Solutions for Solar Buildings
• Solar Building Applications / Examples

Highly renowned speakers from leading organisations will introduce into the programme, including: Meng Xiangan, Vice President, China Renewable Energy Society, Beijing; Nikos Fintikakis, International Union of Architects Council Member; Director of UIA- ARES International Work Programme - Architecture and Renewable Energy Sources, Athens, Greece; Zeng Yan, Chief Architect, China National Engineering Research Center for Human Settlements, Beijing.

The programme features presentations by leading architects like MK Leung, Ronald Lu & Partners, Hong Kong; Tjerk Reijenga, BEAR-iD, Shanghai and Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Kim Jun-Tae, Kongju National University, Korea. The conference will be complemented by presentations from solar building related industries, such as Singyes Solar, China; Delta Electronics, Taiwan; Guangdong Golden Glass Technologies, China and more.

The event is supported by national and international associations such as SCSB - Special Committee of Solar Buildings, CRES - Chinese Renewable Energy Society, UIA - International Union of Architects, Beijing Qingshang Environmental Art & Architecture Design Institute, SZSES - Shenzhen Solar Energy Society, AIIB - Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings, HKAEE - Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers and HKIA - The Honk Kong Institute of Architects.

The latest programme updates are available on www.buildingsolarchina.com

About WIP:
WIP has more than 30 years of experience in renewable energy projects and more than 25 years of experience in the organisation and realisation of international conferences and exhibitions. WIP is the organiser of the "European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition" (EU PVSEC) series and realised the "Solar Energy in Architecture and Urban Planning" conferences. WIP focuses on advancing knowledge transfer and assisting in achieving greater market penetration of renewable energy technologies.