Renewable Energy World Europe 2012 Conference Programme

DAY 3 - THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2012

09:00 - 10:30 - Conference Sessions
Integration Track - Session 6: Smart Grids
If clean energy goals are to be achieved at the least possible cost it is self evident that Europe’s energy sector must work smarter, rather than harder. This session explains why smart grid technology can act as a crucial interface between variable output renewable energy generation systems and consumers as well as exploring successful routes to application.

Chair: Antonio De Bellis, Head of Smart Grids for MED, ABB, Germany

Gridonomics: A Future History of the Grid
Rolf Adam, Director Business Development EMEAR, Energy & Smart Grid, Cisco Systems, Germany

How Smart Grids can help Electric Utilities Combat the Challenges that Traditional Resources are being Depleted
Kerstin Theiner, Partner, Industry Leader Energy & Utilities, IBM Global Business Services, IBM, UK

Additional speaking slots available in this session - Please contact Amy Nash (amyn@pennwell.com) if you are interested

Renewable Track - Session 6: Municipal Renewable Energy Strategies
Here in Germany the municipal utility companies have a key role to play in extending the reach of renewable energy technology and, in light of national nuclear policy, this influence is likely to become still more significant in the coming years. This session outlines the strategic options available as well as the chance to learn about their successful execution.

Chair: David Appleyard, Conference Director, PennWell, UK

Energy-self-sufficient municipalities and „bio energy villages“ – 100 % energy via self-supply
Andreas Herden, Project Manager, trend:research, Germany
Co-Author:
Jens Gatena, Head of Generation Department, trend:research, Germany

Sustainable Heat Supply – A Market Analysis of Competing Fossil and Renewable Energy Carriers
Frank Schillig, Managing Director, KWA Eviva, Germany

Title to be Confirmed
Marie-Luise Poertner, Managing Director, JUWI Wind, Germany

Additional speaking slots available in this session - Please contact Amy Nash (amyn@pennwell.com) if you are interested

10:30 – 11:00 - Delegate Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:30 - Conference Sessions
Integration Track - Session 7: Infrastructure Management & Grid Development
Physical interconnection of far-flung renewable energy generation with distant demand centres will inevitably require huge investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure in Europe. Themes in this session include both technical and strategic approaches to the issues concerned.

Chair: John Epps, Energy Consultant, UK

Final Results OffshoreGrid: How to build a highly efficient interconnected offshore grid in Northern Europe?
Paul Kreutzkamp, Senior Expert and Project Manager, 3E, Belgium
Co-Author:
Jan De Decker, Grids and Market Expert, 3E, Belgium

Application of Fault Current Limiters for the Connection of Renewable Generation
Christopher Waller, Sales & Marketing Director, Applied Superconductor, UK
Co-Authors: 
Chris Goodhand, Innovation Manager, Northern Powergrid, UK
David Klaus, Chief Technology Officer, Applied Superconductor, UK

Integrating renewable and conventional generation, BNEF European Capacity Outlooks
Michael Lawn, Head of Power Market Analysis, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, UK
Co-Authors:
Brian Potskowski, Senior Analyst, Power Markets, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, UK
Manon Dufour, Senior Analyst, Power Markets, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, UK

Renewable Track - Session 7: Water Power – Hydro, Marine and Tidal Energy
At the cutting edge of technology development, hydro power, marine and tidal energy technologies are nonetheless offering new opportunities in Europe and exciting possibilities for the future energy mix. This session explores these themes and brings them into focus.

Chair: George Aggidis, Director, Lancaster University Renewable Energy Group and Fluid Machinery Group, UK

Alstom Tidal In-Stream Energy Converter (TISEC) full scale demonstrator tests
Erick Pelerin, Ocean Energy Product Manager, Alstom, France
Co-Authors:
Frederic Pilorge, Ocean Energy Lead Design Manager, Alstom, France
Maryse Francois VP R&D and Product Management, Alstom, France

Refurbishment of Auxiliary Services: First Step towards Productivity and Reliability Improvement at Inga Power Plants
Mario Parodi, Project Leader, ABB, Italy

Experiences on Using Ageing Models in Lifetime Estimation of Hydroelectric Generators
Voitto Kokko, Leading Expert, Fortum, Finland

15:00 – 16:00 - Closing Reception & Best Paper Awards