World's Leading Exhibition-Series for the Solar Industry Set for Debut in Mumbai

PFORZHEIM, Germany and MUMBAI, India, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersolar India 2010 will take place for the first time at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. By relocating to one of the country's largest exhibition centers, Intersolar India is laying the foundation for expansion over the coming years. MMI India Pvt Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Messe Munchen International, will organize India's international exhibition for the solar industry. Intersolar India will open its doors from December 14-16, 2010 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.

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Intersolar India will focus on the development of the Indian solar market as well as promoting targeted cooperation between industry, commerce, service providers and politics within this quickly developing market. The aim of the exhibition and conference is to encourage the growth of the Indian solar market and to drive forward global networking within the solar industry. More than 200 exhibitors and 6,000 visitors expected. Along with the trade fair, a high profile conference will take place with participation from Indian and international solar professionals.

The organizers of the The World's Leading Exhibition-Series for the Solar Industry strongly believe in the success of Intersolar India and the partnership with MMI India.

"The interest in Intersolar India is overwhelming," says Markus Elsaesser, CEO of Solar Promotion International (SPI). "Every day we get many requests from international and local companies, especially after the great success of the Indian PV session at the Intersolar Europe Conference in Munich in June. Solar professionals know that the Indian PV and Solar Thermal market is one of the most expanding markets within the next couple of years. No other country in the world has such a huge potential for growth."

Klaus Seilnacht, CEO of Freiburg Management und Marketing International GmbH (FMMI): "Thanks to its in-depth industry-specific experience and its strong international network MMI India guarantees the most effective platform for the success of Intersolar India."

Mr. Thomas Loeffler, Deputy CEO, MMI India states: "Through the cooperation between SPI, FMMI and MMI India, Intersolar India will establish itself as the leading exhibition in the growing solar industry. Complementing this growth is the positive feedback from the industry. With MMI's professional expertise for organizing B2B trade fairs, we are looking forward to a successful Intersolar India 2010."

About Intersolar

With over 2,600 exhibitors and 92,000+ visitors spanning three continents, Intersolar is the world's leading exhibition-series for the solar industry. Intersolar India is India's international exhibition and conference for the solar industry and, as a leading industry platform, focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technology. Following its successful launch in 2009, the event now takes place annually at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Intersolar India supports the development of the Indian solar market and promotes cooperation between key players from industry, commerce, service providers and politics.

Intersolar's storied history of international exhibitions and conferences spans almost 20 years. Taking place in addition to Intersolar India are Intersolar North America in San Francisco and Intersolar China / SOLARCON China in Shanghai, launching in 2011. The world's largest exhibition for the solar industry is Intersolar Europe in Munich.

About MMI

MMI India Pvt Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Messe Munchen International. Incorporated in September 2007, it organizes India's largest show on electronic components, assemblies and production technologies - electronica India and productronica India. Along with these, MMI India also organizes Drink Technology India, a fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. bC India, a new Joint Venture project of MMI Group and AEM, focuses on the construction machinery industry.

SOURCE Solar Promotion International GmbH