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James Golsen Commercial Consul U.S. Consulate

James Golsen Commercial Consul U.S. Consulate. Addressing Renewable Energy Challenges Through Commercial Partnerships. U.S. Commercial Service in Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Events and Services. International Buyer Program/ Trade fairs Trade Missions Certified Trade Missions.

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James Golsen Commercial Consul U.S. Consulate

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  1. James GolsenCommercial ConsulU.S. Consulate Addressing Renewable Energy Challenges Through Commercial Partnerships.

  2. U.S. Commercial Service in Tamil NaduTrade Promotion Events and Services • International Buyer Program/ Trade fairs • Trade Missions • Certified Trade Missions

  3. Proven Expertise: U.S. Trade Events Match making events to find right partners The U.S. commercial Service in India organizes several U.S. Trade missions. • At least 1 per month on a average. • During the past 3 years we have facilitated 4-5 U.S. TMs related to RE sector, with specific reference to Solar and Energy Efficiency. • Clean Tech Mission visited Hyderabad in November 2011 • These events serve as a platform for Indian and U.S. companies to meet and discuss business and markets in India. • We have several success stories coming out of these missions For instance, Boston based Spire Corp has supplied solar panels manufacturing platforms to Evergreen solar in Coimbatore.

  4. Trade Finance Support Our office represents the U.S. EXIM Bank (www.exim.gov), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (www.opic.gov) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (www.ustda.gov) in South India, to offer the best trade finance support your business needs.

  5. EXIM Bank U.S. Government’s official export credit agency • Supports U.S. exports of goods and services to promote U.S. jobs. • Offers Medium- and Long-Term Loan Guarantees • Eligibility: No Defense Articles or Services, or Military Buyers. Exceptions may be made for humanitarian purposes, drug interdiction, dual-use items EXIM Bank in India: Ex-Im Bank has current exposure to Indian borrowers of $6.8 billion (as of February 2012) in sectors such as: Aviation, Telecom, Oil and Gas, Mining, Medical , Services (IT),Energy (Solar) Recent success: $30 Million loan to Dalmia Solar Power Ltd for solar-thermal project.

  6. Overseas Private Investment Corporation Supporting U.S. Direct Investment in India. A wholly-owned, self-sustaining U.S. Government Corporation 3 main products: • Political Risk Insurance: OPIC Insurance protects equity, debt, and other types of investment. • Finance: Direct Loans and Loan Guaranties • Investment funds: Provide foreign companies with access to equity capital through OPIC-sponsored  investment funds. OPIC finance in India • Since the 1990s, OPIC has supported 9 projects with about $449 million of financing. • Portfolio of projects includes: financial services, manufacturing, and power.

  7. USTDA (U.S. Trade and Development Agency) Opening Markets, Generating Exports USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries such as India. • USTDA Program Activities: Matching U.S. Commercial Interests with Development Opportunities such as: Project Development Program,  International Business Partnership Program, Feasibility Studies, Reverse Trade Missions, Pilot Projects, Conferences, Technical Assistance Workshops. • USTDA in India Since 1981, USTDA has supported 100+ activities in India; generated more than $1.3 billion in exports of U.S. goods and services to India. Successful projects launched: aviation, information communications technologies, clean energy, and food energy sectors. Recently launched a U.S.-India Energy Cooperation Program with 16 member U.S. companies. Clean Energy and Transportation are typically large sectors for the agency’s activity. Other key sectors include telecommunications, water and the environment, and services.

  8. Contact us today to connect with the U.S. suppliers. James Golsen , Principal Commercial Officer – South India Email: James.Golsen@trade.gov Telephone: 2857 4191 Fax: +91-44-28574212 Website: buyusa.gov/India

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