Floyd Associates Publishes Research Report on Solar Power Industry

Los Angeles – Wednesday, October 22, 2008 – Floyd Associates , a privately held consulting firm with operations in strategic development, investment banking, and mergers & acquisitions, announced today that it has completed and published a research report about the global solar power industry .

Given the size, population, resources, and level of technology development in the United States , the US solar market is believed to be the most underexploited in the world. The US solar market has experienced fantastic growth over the last five years. As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the U.S. Investment Tax Credit provides another eight years extension for commercial and residential investments. Trends in solar thermal power revolve more around mandates and financing than technology, thus the ITC provides the necessary financial support to ensure the growth of this emerging technology.

Within the solar market, solar thermal (concentrated solar power) installation is expected to surpass those of solar electric (photovoltaic). Research indicates that utilities firms are looking at solar thermal as the preferred alternative energy technology. Solar thermal energy presents a more cost-effective way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and meets the renewal portfolio standards (RPS) that call for a certain percentage of renewable energy by a certain time.

Solar thermal (Concentrated Solar Power) is a technology that utilizes heliostats (optical mirrors) to focus sunlight on electronic receivers. This heats up the transfer fluid, which then generates steam to drive a conventional turbine engine. The three most popular solar thermal technologies are the dish concentrator system, the parabolic trough system, and the solar tower system. To review the full report please go to: http://www.floyd-associates.com/solar.pdf .

Floyd Associates will present the findings of its research along with other material at the Global Investment Symposium in Dubai, UAE in October 2008.

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About Floyd Associates

Floyd Associates is a privately held consulting firm with expertise in strategic development, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions. Our expert team advises companies of various sizes on international expansion strategies, optimal capital structures, and formation of strategic alliances. Floyd Associates Dubai is responsible for offering strategic development advice to companies interested in exploring opportunities in the rapidly growing markets of the Middle East. In addition to helping companies gain access to markets and sources of capital in the Middle East, the Company advises clients on how to obtain a listing on the Dubai International Financial Exchange as well as matters related to compliance with the Shariah Law.

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