Sponsors
APG Solar is a renewable energy provider, specializing in photovoltaic electricity generation and evacuated tube solar hot water systems. Based in Merced, we build state-of-the-art green power installations for residential, commercial, agricultural, and marine applications across California. Our troubleshooting team is known as the "go-to guys" in Central California for problems with any existing alternative energy system. APG has earned a reputation for delivering first-quality design, installation, and service to each and every customer, and we strive to maintain it.
b2u Solar makes the most efficient and valuable use of the Sun by delivering process heat between 100 – 200°C. Over 70% of fuel consumed by industry is for the generation of heat in this range, not electricity, while cooling consumes up to 40% of electricity during peak demand. b2u also drives solar cooling systems, reducing 85% of the electricity consumed by conventional chillers without greenhouse gas refrigerants. Our unfair advantage is to do so without the need for mechanical tracking or direct sunlight. This is achieved through the power of non-imaging optics, discovered by UC Merced Professor Roland Winston. b2u Solar is based in Silicon Valley with offices in New Delhi.
Established in 1933 in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery has become the world's foremost winery in the art of grape growing and winemaking; and in the distribution and marketing of wines worldwide. With seven wineries strategically located in various parts of California and access to grapes from vineyards in all of the premier grape-growing areas of California, Gallo produces wines in every category, to suit every taste. Gallo also imports wines from nine wine growing countries in the world. Gallo’s wine portfolio totals over 60 unique brands including Gallo Family Vineyards, Barefoot, Turning Leaf, Redwood Creek, Black Swan, Ecco Domani, Whitehaven, Clarendon Hills, Martín Códax, Don Miguel Gascón, Louis M. Martini, MacMurray Ranch, Mirassou and Rancho Zabaco. The company recently added distilled spirits to its portfolio with the introduction New Amsterdam Gin and Familia Camarena Tequila.
With an annual production of more than 16 million pump units, Grundfos is one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers. Circulator pumps for heating and air-conditioning and other centrifugal pumps for industry, water supply, waste water and dosing are some of the major product lines. Grundfos pumps, motors and controls are some of the most energy efficient in the world providing energy savings for every user. The new Water Technology Center in Fresno, CA transforms and bridges activities in government, research, academia, and small start-up companies into real-world solutions to water scarcity.
InteLED Corp. was created by its four principals, who are passionate about the integration, design and marketing of high-efficiency LED lighting products. All together with over 50 years of experience, the InteLED team possesses the know-how in LED lighting product development with an expertise in optical enhancement through its proprietary optical software programs for the design of non-imaging optics for LED light sources. Through our technology development team, InteLED continues to invent and design novel non-imaging optics which have generated numerous patents. Many are available for licensing and ready to be integrated into LED lighting products that provide high efficiency and superb uniformity.
Merced Irrigation District provides electricity to some 6,400 residences and 1,300 businesses in Merced County in Central California. MID currently operates a large‐scale hydroelectric project, holds a contract for wind sources and remains committed to the development of clean, renewable and ― above all else ― affordable energy. The electricity flowing through MID’s system comes with the benefit of competitively priced, low rates, provided by a public utility district, which is overseen by a locally elected board of directors. In addition to providing electric services, MID is comprised of irrigation and drainage operations, and parks and recreation. MID employs approximately 200 San Joaquin Valley residents and its irrigation water supply and operations directly and indirectly support approximately 3,600 jobs and $120 million in local agriculture revenue.
RETC, LLC is an engineering services, test and certification provider for Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy products. RETC is TÜV SÜD's exclusive PV Test Lab in North America and Global Partner complementing its strategy to deliver one-stop shop capabilities for the growth of Photovoltaic testing and certification services. RETC and TÜV SÜD provides product certification services for the following standards: IEC 61215, IEC 61646, IEC 62108, IEC 60904, IEC 61730, UL 1703, ULC/ORD C1703. RETC also offers Outdoor Testing, Component BOS Testing, and Research & Development.
Founded in 1947, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) has a rich and unique history of engineering solutions and distributing electronic components for the global RF and wireless communications, electron device, industrial power conversion and display systems markets. We design-in and distribute products from leading manufacturers of RF and microwave components, power semiconductors, electron tubes, microwave generators, and data display monitors. Our “Engineered Solutions” include products which we manufacture or modify, products which are manufactured to our specifications by independent manufacturers under our own private brands, and customer-specific solutions designed to fit a unique application. Our design-in support includes component modifications or the identification of lower-cost product alternatives or complementary products. Our integrated global supply chain makes it possible to balance extensive product inventories, on-time delivery and direct ship capabilities anywhere in the world, making us one of the easiest and most cost-effective companies with which to do business. Headquartered outside Chicago, in La Fox, Illinois, Richardson Electronics’ employs approximately 800 employees and serves clients from a network of sales offices and stocking locations throughout the world’s major economic regions including the Americas, Asia Pacific and Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.
SunTherm Energy, Inc. is an emerging solar thermal collector manufacture who specializes in the next-generation of solar technology based on efficient non-imaging optics designs. The company’s main focus is on the growing medium temperature thermal market with temperatures between 200°F to 500°F and applications ranging from solar cooling, processes heating, low-pressure steam generation and power generation (ORC). As more companies seek options for natural gas heat alternatives, we believe our designs exceed what is commercially available on the solar thermal market today by providing up to twice the yearly energy at 30% less cost. Incorporated in early 2010, the company was founded by three University of California, Merced graduates who have specialized in solar energy and solar concentration design. We welcome consulting, engineering services, and project development assistance to both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic installers and end users.
