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Renewable Energy World Europe 2010 Conference Programme
Day 1 – Tuesday 8th June 2010
Opening Keynote Session
09:30 – 11:00
Join your fellow power industry professionals for the scene-setting joint opening Keynote Session prior to the opening of the exhibition. This year’s keynote speakers are thought leaders who will offer their individual visions for the power sector from three entirely different standpoints.
Ruud Lubbers
Former Prime Minister of The Netherlands
Frank Wouters
Chief Executive Officer, MASDAR Power, UAE
Joost van Dijk
Chief Executive Officer, E.ON Benelux, The Netherlands
12:30 – 14:00 – Delegate Lunch
Renewables Opening Session: The Decade of Renewable Energy? Utility challenges and opportunities in deployment
14:00 – 15:30
How should Europe’s utilities take renewables into the heart of their businesses? What can they do now and what challenges are ahead? Our opening session looks at the big picture.
Chair: Heather Johnstone, Chief Editor, International Power & Environmental Group, PennWell, UK
Getting organized for renewables - portfolio strategy considerations and business models for utilities
Jochen Hauff, Global Sustainability Program Manager & Expert, AT Kearney, Germany
& Orlando Wagner, Independent Expert, Germany
EGS, a renewable technology for your base load
Philippe Dumas, European Geothermal Energy Council – EGEC, Belgium
Policies for renewables in the Netherlands and in Europe
Paul van den Oosterkamp, Group Leader of Renewable Energy, ECN, The Netherlands
15:30 – 16:00 – Coffee Break
Track 1
Session 2: Concentrating Solar Power
16:00 – 17:30
No one doubts the huge potential of CSP, but what about the practical application? This session offers an insight into some of the most innovative projects using this exciting technology.
Chair: Christoph Richter, Site Manager Solar Research/Executive Secretary, SolarPaces, Spain
Renewable energy projects - The importance of a functional supply chain
Mark Turley, Director Renewable Energy, Sapa, USA
Mark Turley, Director Renewable Energy, Sapa, USA
Potential of solar add-ons to coal-fired power plants - Evaluation of different combination concepts
Jacques de Lalaing, Managing Director, Solar Power Group, Germany
Co-Authors:
Rosiel Millan, Thermodynamics Engineer, Solar Power Group, Germany
Frank Görlich, Thermodynamics Engineer, Solar Power Group, Germany
Jacques de Lalaing, Managing Director, Solar Power Group, Germany
Co-Authors:
Rosiel Millan, Thermodynamics Engineer, Solar Power Group, Germany
Frank Görlich, Thermodynamics Engineer, Solar Power Group, Germany
Thermosolar power plant integrated with conventional combined cycle power plant to grant efficient energy supply
Enrico Mantero, Project Manager - Responsible for Project Managers for EBOP Business Line LBU Power Generation, ABB, Italy
Enrico Mantero, Project Manager - Responsible for Project Managers for EBOP Business Line LBU Power Generation, ABB, Italy
Track 2
Session 2: Challenges to Achieving Offshore Power
16:00 – 17:30
Offshore renewables installations place unique demands on designers, builders and operators. This session looks at how the industry is rising to the challenge.
Chair: Eize de Vries, Wind Technology Correspondent, Rotation Consultancy, The Netherlands
A review of present and future requirements and trends in offshore foundations, substructures and anchoring
Kevan Stokes, Principal Engineer (renewables), Prospect-fs, UK
Kevan Stokes, Principal Engineer (renewables), Prospect-fs, UK
Drilled concrete monopile foundations for offshore windfarms
Patrick Van Os, Engineering Manager, Ballast Nedam Engineering, The Netherlands
Patrick Van Os, Engineering Manager, Ballast Nedam Engineering, The Netherlands
New concept for wind turbine installation
Gerard Velthoen, Project Manager, Huisman Equipment, The Netherlands
How to optimize the development of an offshore wind farm?
Bob Meijer, Manager - Wind Energy, Ecofys, The Netherlands
17:30 - 19:30 - Networking Reception
Day 2 – Wednesday 9th June 2010
Renewable Plenary Session: Building a Renewables Portfolio. Is there an optimal mix to aim for? (Panel Discussion)
09:00-10:30
The industry’s biggest players face major decisions when bringing renewables into the heart of their business. Owners, operators and technology producers discuss the issues.
Chair: Jochen Hauff, Global Sustainability Program Manager & Expert, AT Kearney, Germany
Josche Muth, Policy Advisor, EREC, Belgium
Werner Götz, General Manager, EnBW Renewables, Germany
Marie-Luise Pörtner, Managing Director, juwi Wind, Germany
Tod Perry, Senior Researcher, NREL, USA
10:30 – 11:00 – Coffee Break
Track 1
Session 4: Renewable Mobility: Urban Concepts
11:00 – 12:30
Renewables-based transportation is high on the agenda as way to keep Europe’s cities moving sustainably. Catch up with some of the latest strategies and innovations.
Chair: Gaia Gallotti, Research Analyst, IDC Energy Insights, Italy
Small-hydropower addition to Coimbra dam-bridge for sustainable urban mobility
Aníbal de Almeida, Director, Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Co-Authors:
Carlos Inverno, Engineer, Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Alfeu Sá Marques, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
José Lopes de Almeida, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Aníbal de Almeida, Director, Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Co-Authors:
Carlos Inverno, Engineer, Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Alfeu Sá Marques, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
José Lopes de Almeida, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Benefit of a prediction system for integrating electrical vehicles into electrical grids
André Baier, Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Co-Authors:
Patrick Lichtner, Research Engineer - R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Reinhard Mackensen, Research Engineer - R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Manuel Wickert, Research Engineer - R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
André Baier, Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Co-Authors:
Patrick Lichtner, Research Engineer - R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Reinhard Mackensen, Research Engineer - R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Manuel Wickert, Research Engineer - R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Renewable energy and electrical mobility to sustain the current fossil economy
Pietro Perlo, Director at Centro Ricerche, Chairman WG Automotive ETP EPoSS on Smart Systems Integration, Fiat, Italy
Asset optimisation within a distribution grid with high penetration of renewables and electric mobility with the KEMA PLATOS model
Jillis Raadschelders, Consultant, KEMA, The Netherlands
Co-Author:
Petra de Boer, Senior Consultant Electric Transportation & Energy Storage, KEMA, The Netherlands
Track 2
Session 4: PV: A Technology Whose Time Has Come?
11:00 – 12:30
After a turbulent decade, many believe PV is now poised to realise its potential thanks to technical innovation and a growing understanding of how it can be employed to best effect.
Chair: Gaetan Masson, Senior Economist, European Photovoltaic Industry Association, Belgium
A new energy optimization system that boosts the efficiency of photovoltaic power plants
Sergio Asenjo, Electronic Engineer, ABB, Spain
Sergio Asenjo, Electronic Engineer, ABB, Spain
Investment management of PV power plants in a challenging environment
Leon Pulles, Director of Project Development, Scheuten Solar, The Netherlands
Co-Author:
Caterina Brescia, Financial Engineer, Scheuten Solar, The Netherlands
Leon Pulles, Director of Project Development, Scheuten Solar, The Netherlands
Co-Author:
Caterina Brescia, Financial Engineer, Scheuten Solar, The Netherlands
Multi solar (PVT) co-generation power station, organic PV (Bio PV), multi solar desalination plant
Ami Elazari, President & CEO, Millennium Electric, Israel
Ami Elazari, President & CEO, Millennium Electric, Israel
How and When Turkish Industries Shall Join the “International PV Industry Value Chain”
Sener Oktik, Rector/Director, Mugla University/Clean Energy Resources R&D Center, Turkey
12:30 – 14:00 – Delegate Lunch
PLENARY SESSION
14:00 - 15:30
Climate policy uncertainty – where does the power industry go from here?
Moderator:
Stephen Sackur, International journalist and TV presenter, UK
Panellists:
David Porter, Chief Executive, Association of Electricity Producers, UK
Rainer Hauenschild, CEO Energy Solutions, Siemens AG, Germany
Stephen Kidd, Director of Strategy & Research, World Nuclear Association, UK
Iain H Miller, CEO, Doosan Power Systems, UK
Carlo Luzzatto, Co-General Manager, Ansaldo Energia, Italy
Matthias Hartung, CEO, RWE Technology GmbH, Germany
Joan Macnaughton, Senior Vice President Power & Environmental Policies, Alstom Power Systems, UK
Joan Macnaughton, Senior Vice President Power & Environmental Policies, Alstom Power Systems, UK
15:30 – 16:00 – Coffee Break
Track 1
Session 5: Biomass: Strategies and Innovations
16:00-17:30
It may often have a lower profile than wind or solar but the biomass sector is no less innovative. Our expert speakers present the latest technologies and strategies.
Chair: Frank Schillig, Managing Director, KWA Eviva, Germany
Western Wood energy plant
Frank Scholdann Lund, Area Sales Manager, Aalborg Energie Technik, Denmark
Frank Scholdann Lund, Area Sales Manager, Aalborg Energie Technik, Denmark
Converting local biomass to local benefits - six identical standardized biomass-fuelled power plants for combined heat and power production
Jouni Mäkelä, Chief Design Engineer, Power Plants, MW Power, Finland
Jouni Mäkelä, Chief Design Engineer, Power Plants, MW Power, Finland
High efficiency boiler for combustion of biomass at elevated steam temperatures
Markus Bolhàr-Nordenkampf, Technology Director, AE&E, Austria
Co-Authors:
Florijan Gartnar, Senior Engineer, AE&E, Austria
Sebastian Kaiser, Head of Process department, AE&E, Austria
Günther Wihann, Head of Plant Design, AE&E, Austria
Kurt Kaufmann, Head of BU, AE&E, Austria
From building a power plant to building a business
Simon Parker, CEO, DP Cleantech, China
Track 2
Session 5: Onshore Wind: The Next Chapter of a European Success Story
16:00-17:30
The last decade saw onshore wind firmly established at the heart of Europe’s drive for renewables. What does the future hold for this dynamic sector?
Chair: Orlando Wagner, Head of Sales Interface Engineering, Siemens Wind Power, Germany
European wind energy markets and prospects
Jacopo Moccia, Rehulatory Affairs Advisor, European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), Belgium
Jacopo Moccia, Rehulatory Affairs Advisor, European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), Belgium
European onshore wind 2011 and forward - Vestas' perspective
Henrik Baek Joergensen, Senior Product Manager, Vestas Technology R&D, DenmarkWind turbine technology advancements to meet Europe's need for more onshore wind energy
Alexis de Beaumont, Vice President Product Management, Alstom Wind, Spain
Day 3 – Thursday 10th June 2010
Track 1
Session 6: Grid Integration.
09:00-10:30
Integration into the grid remains one of the biggest challenges facing renewables. Our speakers unveil some of the latest developments in this vital area.
Chair: Oliver Schaefer, Market Development Director, SunPower Corporation, Belgium
Friends of the Supergrid: some key challenges for the North-Sea Grid and the next steps
Pierre Bernard, Secretary General, Elia Group, Belgium
Planning of the Italian transmission system with high wind penetration
Bruna Zecca, Electrical Engineer, CESI, Italy
Co-Authors:
Luigi Colla, Electrical Engineer, TERNA, Italy
Dario Provenzano, Electrical Engineer, CESI, Italy
Fabio Zanellini, Electrical Engineer, UniPV, Italy
Bruna Zecca, Electrical Engineer, CESI, Italy
Co-Authors:
Luigi Colla, Electrical Engineer, TERNA, Italy
Dario Provenzano, Electrical Engineer, CESI, Italy
Fabio Zanellini, Electrical Engineer, UniPV, Italy
A123 nanophosphate batteries to support renewable energy integration with electric grids
Robert Mosher, Manager EV Programs, A123 Systems, USA
Co-Author:
Charles Vartanian, Director of Grid Integration, A123 Systems, USA
Large scale integration of offshore wind power through wind farm clusters
Alejandro Gesino, Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Co-Authors:
Bernhard Lange, Head of Energy Meteorology and Wind Power Management, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Kurt Rohrig, Head of Division- R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Alejandro Gesino, Research Engineer, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Co-Authors:
Bernhard Lange, Head of Energy Meteorology and Wind Power Management, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Kurt Rohrig, Head of Division- R&D Division Energy Economy and Grid Operation, Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
Track 2
Session 7 - Renewable Energy – Expanding the Options
09:00-10:30
Hydro, wind, biomass and solar power are established utility scale power technologies, but which new renewables are in the pipeline?
Chair: Lise Nielson, Marketing Manager, Sunsil, Denmark
Applying small ORC power plants to renewable fuels; solar, biogas, biomass and methane
Robert Miller, Senior Executive Vice President, Calnetix Power Systems, USA
Robert Miller, Senior Executive Vice President, Calnetix Power Systems, USA
Mobilizing the total marine renewable energy resource using multi-purpose deep water production platforms: the MARINA Platform project
Raul Manzanas, Wind and Marine Renewable R&D Director, Acciona Energia, Spain
Co-Author:
Jan Erik Hanssen, Executive Director, 1-TECH S.P.R.L., Belgium
Bio-oil production integrated to a fluidized bed boiler - experiences from a pilot project
Jani Lehto, Project Manager, Metso Power, Finland
Co-Authors:
Pekka Jokela, Manager, Biofuels, UPM-Kymmene, Finland
Yrjö Solantausta, Chief Researcher Scientist, VTT, Finland
Anja Oasmaa, Senior Research Scientist, VTT, Finland
Jani Lehto, Project Manager, Metso Power, Finland
Co-Authors:
Pekka Jokela, Manager, Biofuels, UPM-Kymmene, Finland
Yrjö Solantausta, Chief Researcher Scientist, VTT, Finland
Anja Oasmaa, Senior Research Scientist, VTT, Finland
Osmotic Power - a new, renewable source of energy
Stein Erik Skilhagen, Head of Osmotic Power, Statkraft, Norway
Stein Erik Skilhagen, Head of Osmotic Power, Statkraft, Norway
10:30 – 11:00 – Coffee Break
Renewable Plenary Session: Finance
11:00–12:30
From funding new projects to ensuring long-term commercial viability, finance is key to a sustainable future for renewables. Our closing session tackles the money issue.
Chair: Max Ter Linden, Managing Director, Energy & Resources, Royal Bank of Scotland , The Netherlands
Introduction
Max Ter Linden, Managing Director, Energy & Resources, Royal Bank ofScotland , The Netherlands
Financing offshore wind - trends, issues and solutions
Arnaud Bouille, Director, Ernst & Young, UK
Max Ter Linden, Managing Director, Energy & Resources, Royal Bank of
Financing offshore wind - trends, issues and solutions
Arnaud Bouille, Director, Ernst & Young, UK
Financing of renewable energy projects
Ronald Dorlas, Director - Structured Finance Utilities-Power, ING Bank, The Netherlands
Ronald Dorlas, Director - Structured Finance Utilities-Power, ING Bank, The Netherlands
12:30 – 14:00 – Delegate Lunch
15:00 - 16:00: Closing Reception & Best Paper Awards
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