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9:20 Ireland’s Grid Development Strategy ● Infrastructure, planning; transmission and grid connectivity ● Government support for renewables deployment and grid access ● Overcoming the technical and legal challenges ● Integrating renewable and conventional energy for both base and peak load requirements ● Smart grids and decentralised generation – how will renewable fit into the electricity network of the future Dermot Byrne, CEO, Eirgrid 9:45 Global Challenges – Local Solutions ● Local authorities playing their part in climate change ● Climate change strategy for Dublin city ● Examples of local authority renewable energy projects ● Action programme for energy and climate Gerry Wardell, CODEMA, Dublin City Council 10:15 Q&A Morning break INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICE 10:50 The impact of technological levers on creating sustainability Siemens’ environmental portfolio embraces the generation, transmission, distribution and use of energy – whether it be for buildings, lighting or in industry – as well as other environmental technologies. In fiscal 2008, products and solutions from the company’s portfolio reduced customers’ CO2 emissions by 34 million tons. Dr Werner Kruckow, CEO Siemens considers the role of innovation and presents a number of technological levers that can have a significant impact on creating a sustainable urban environment. He argues that climate challenges need joined-up thinking and that political and industry measures must go hand in hand to provide a ‘triple-win’ opportunity for customers, society and industry Dr. Werner Kruckow, CEO, Siemens 11:15 The challenges of the renewability agenda John Campion, Director of Sustainability, ESB 11:45 Microgeneration: It’s potential for Ireland ● What is it? ● Developments elsewhere in Europe ● It’s potential for Ireland ● CO2 reduction ● Job Creation ● Correct buy-back tariff for Ireland ● The way forward Professor GT Wrixon, Consulting Engineer 1:55 Welcome back from Afternoon Chair Peter Brennan, Managing Director, EPS Consulting INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE 2:00 The Nuclear Option The nuclear alternative – key to meeting CO2 targets Jim Morrisey, BENE (Better Environment with Nuclear Energy) 2:45 Wood fuel – a key renewable energy feedstock ● Types and sources of wood fuels available on the market ● Projections of future wood energy supply ● Making it happen: growing the wood energy market ● Links between national forest policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets and renewable energy policy Dr Eugene Hendrick, Director of COFORD, the National Council for Forest Research and Development 3:15 Afternoon Tea & Coffee 3:30 The Acceleration of Wind Energy: The New Horizon ● Current situation ● Development pipeline ● Delivering the pipeline: ● Expiring planning permissions ● Grid ● Finance – Support systems, global outlook, Irish market variance Caitríona Diviney, Chief Operating Officer, Irish Wind Energy Association 3:55 Offshore Wind Energy – Bringing Capacity to the Renewable Sector Brian Britton, CEO, Oriel Windfarm Limited and Secretary of the National Offshore Wind Association THE FUTURE 4:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: Ireland’s Energy Future ● The future direction for renewable energy and markets in Ireland ● Features of a sustainable energy economy Panellists will include leading industry figures including: Dr Larry Staudt, Director, Centre for Renewable Energy, Dundalk DIT; Graham Brennan, Programme Manager, Renewable Energy Research & Development Programme, Sustainable Energy Ireland 4:45 CLOSE 12:15 Solar Potential ● Introduction into Solar Energy (History, trends, disruptive energy, smart grids) ● Motivation for solar energy ● Elimination of feed tariffs ● The SolarPrint vision ● From lab to market Dr Mazhar Bari, CEO, Solarprint 12:45 Lunch & Exhibition Viewing
Founded in 1927, ESB is Ireland’s leading electricity company. It is a vertically integrated utility that generates, distributes and supplies electricity in a regulated energy market. ESB Group employs approximately 6,500 people and sub-company, ESB International, employs 1,200 on its overseas business that has spanned more than 100 countries. One of Ireland’s most successful companies with an annual turnover of €3.5 billion, ESB has grown in value from €2.5 billion in 2002 to about €6.5 billion today. It has, in the past five years, driven a €6 billion investment programme to successfully refurbish the State’s electricity infrastructure and provide a robust world-class service for the economy. In agreement with the Commission for Energy Regulation, ESB has reduced its domestic market share in power generation to 40 per cent while expanding its operations abroad. Of the many challenges facing the energy industry, climate change ranks as a priority. Achieving targets relating to emissions, renewables and energy efficiency are primary goals. ESB is currently implementing a major capital investment programme of €22 billion to make the company carbon-neutral by 2035. A total of €11 billion is being directed at promoting renewable energy generation. As part of this major renewable strategy, ESB is working on securing 600 megawatt of wind generation in Ireland by 2012. Since its foundation, ESB has been deeply embedded in Irish society and with the community it serves. Looking ahead, the company is committed to progressing its sustainability objective while playing its part in ensuring security of supply. Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. Our innovations answer the world’s toughest questions: from how to deliver efficient energy supply without negatively impacting the environment, to providing industry with solutions that increase productivity and competitiveness, to enabling early detection and effective treatment of disease. For the energy sector, we offer products and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. In Healthcare, Siemens offers in-vivo (imaging systems) and in-vitro (laboratory diagnostics), therapy and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Our industry sector provides products and solutions in the fields of production, transportation and building systems. Active in Ireland for over 80 years, Siemens has been involved in many key infrastructure projects. These have included the construction of many of Ireland’s power plants, large scale transportation solutions and the introduction of the most up to date medical imaging systems to Ireland’s hospitals. The company employs more than 1000 highly-skilled people in Ireland. The Ireland of tomorrow will be shaped by the megatrends of urbanisation, demographic change and climate change. Siemens – with its cross-sector portfolio, technological leadership and strong local presence – is better positioned than any other company to provide future-proof solutions that generate competitive advantages and lay the basis for sustainable growth for tomorrow’s Ireland. For more information on Siemens please visit: www.siemens.ie Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilise the right people, skills, and technologies to help clients improve their performance. In today’s unpredictable environment, utilities confront changing regulations, ageing infrastructure assets, skills shortages, fuel-price volatility and the growing consideration of environmental directions. However, utilities looking to build for the future can also look to a fresh set of business solutions, enabled by digital technologies, sensing devices and software capabilities. Accenture can apply their industry expertise, business process knowledge and systems integration skills to help their utility clients achieve high performance. With more than 186,000 people serving clients in more than120 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$23.39 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug 31, 2008. The home page is www.accenture.com. SPONSORS EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES You can promote your business face-to-face with decision makers in Renewable Energy by exhibiting at this event. For details, contact Suzanne Brennan, Conference Director on 087 9191292 or e-mail suzanne.brennan@iquest.ie
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