We at the University of California Advanced Solar Technologies Institute (UC Solar) are pleased to invite you to the:

2015 UC Solar Research Symposium

Friday, October 16th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

California Public Utilities Commission Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

This symposium is designed to promote public knowledge regarding present and future UC Solar research initiatives, and to examine the current state of the solar energy industry in California and beyond. For more information, or to register, go to:

There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided. Featured presenters include:

• Rob Oglesby, Executive Director, California Energy Commission (CEC)
• Brad Heavner, Policy Director, California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA)
• Kim D. MacFarlane, P.E., Civil and Environmental Engineer, E. & J. Gallo Winery
• Roland Winston, UC Solar Director and Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Natural Sciences, UC Merced

About UC Solar

The University of California Advanced Solar Technologies Institute (UC Solar) is a multi-campus research institute made up of faculty and students from the University of California’s Merced, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Davis, San Diego, Riverside, Santa Cruz, Irvine and Los Angeles campuses. Headquartered at UC Merced, UC Solar develops innovative technologies that make solar energy systems more efficient, more affordable, and easier to integrate. In addition, UC solar educates and develops tomorrow’s solar energy leaders and entrepreneurs.

Ron Durbin
Executive Director
University of California Advanced Solar Technologies Institute (UC Solar)