Clean Technology World Africa – Day 1, Tuesday 27 March 2012

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8am

Registration and refreshments

8.20am

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Mr. Jon Marks

Jon Marks is chairman of Cross-border Information Ltd. (CbI), a UK-based political risk and business consultancy, and publisher of the respected fortnightlies African Energy and Gulf States Newsletter. Jon created African Energy while at FT Energy...

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› Mr. Jon Marks, Editorial Director, African Energy

AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE

8.30am

OPENING KEYNOTE: IMAGINING A FUTURE WITHOUT BASELOAD

Hon Elizabeth Dipuo Peters

Attended school at Tidimalo Junior Secondary and Tshireleco Senior secondary respectively. Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from University of the North (1987). Certificate in Development and Public Policy from UWC (SADEP) (1996). Certificate...

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Putting a flexible, smart, interconnected grid system in place
Commercialised energy storage technologies
Managing the output of a huge amount of renewable energy
Recreating the electricity system along market-driven lines

› Hon Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, Minister, Department of Energy

9am

KEYNOTE: GLOBAL ENERGY INNOVATION - WHAT IT MEANS FOR AFRICA

Establishing an assurance of supply model through mutually supportive projects
Creating a continental insurance mechanism to limit investment risk
How to facilitate the development of an African power market providing energy security
Looking to create a new African energy paradigm

Session reserved for Eskom, South Africa

9.30am

KEYNOTE PANEL: AFRICA’S FUTURE ENERGY MIX

Mr Julius Riungu

Eng. Julius Riungu is Chief Executive Officer of Tsavo Power Company Ltd. Julius is a Board Member of Kenya Engineers’ Registration Board and the 1ST Vice-Chairman of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Graduating from University...

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Mr. Paulinus Shilamba at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr John Ayodele at Power & Electricity World Africa

Prof. Abubakar S. Sambo

Abubakar Sani Sambo, a professor of energy studies, received his B.Eng degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 1979 and a D.Phil degree from the University of Sussex in the U.K. in 1983, both in mechanical engineering. Before his...

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Hon Grain Malunga at Power & Electricity World Africa

Dr Latsoucabé Fall

Dr. Latsoucab&#233; FALL is senior expert in the energy sector with about 30 years of experience. He is currently World Energy Council (WEC) Regional Manager in Africa, and previously, WEC Regional Coordinator for Africa and Secretary...

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Fossil fuels as an input into primary energy
What it means to reduce coal as a percentage of the energy mix
Where does thermal and gas fit in?
Working around coal being the cheapest way to secure economic growth
The perception of solar as the ideal alternative

10.15am

Exhibition opening and morning refreshments

11am

WELCOME BACK FROM THE CHAIR

Mr Ron Derby at Power & Electricity World Africa

› Mr Ron Derby, x, Business Day

MONEY MATTERS

11.05am

HOW TO FINANCE CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS

Mr Glenn S. Hodes

Glenn S. Hodes Sr. Advisor, Clean Energy & Carbon Finance, UNEP Risoe Centre Current responsibilities, duties Glenn’s areas of expertise include the appraisal of renewable energy and carbon projects in developing countries, as well as over 10...

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Steps to raising capital for clean projects
Understanding counter-party risk
How equity requirements will need to be financed
How to stimulate the market for maximum gain
Capitalising on untapped revenue to ensure a positive ROI

› Mr Glenn S. Hodes, Sr. Advisor - Clean Energy & Carbon Finance, UNEP

11.30am

PANEL DISCUSSION: VENTURING INTO CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

Moderator:

Mr Anthony Sykes at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr. Bernhard Westerouen van Meeteren

Bernhard van Meeteren works with the Dutch Development Financing Company FMO ('Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.'). Within FMO he and his team focus on providing financing for energy projects with an emphasis on...

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Mr Andrey Gurevich at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Francois Viljoen

NAME: Francois Viljoen CA(SA) Cresco Project Finance (Pty) Ltd Period: September 2008 – current Position: Director Job description: • Project finance and commercial advisory. • Arranging funding for structured transactions. • Power...

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Ms Jasandra Nyker

Ms. Nyker manages the direct investment portfolio on behalf of the PCG Clean Energy and Technology Fund and plays an integral role in transaction sourcing, due diligence, investment execution and postinvestment management. At part of this role, she...

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Venture capital and private equity as key forms of investment
Providing seed, bridge, and growth equity capital to companies
Latest pricing trends, deal structures, and marketing approaches
How to ensure a positive ROI

12.10pm

CASE STUDY: INVESTING IN CLEAN POWER GENERATION PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Mr Christopher Clarke at Power & Electricity World Africa

Creating investment certainty in this environment
Which technologies are attractive and why
What investors are looking for and how clean power deals are evaluated
Project execution and operational risks - contracting arrangements
Risk-return profiles

› Mr Christopher Clarke, Principal Director, Inspired Evolution Investment Management

12.30pm

Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing

1.45pm

PRESENTATION BY MAINSTREAM, SOUTH AFRICA

WHAT’S NEXT

2.15pm

INVESTING TIME IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS

Mr James Baanabe Isingoma at Power & Electricity World Africa

The low hanging fruit that ensures your short term success
The cost to having energy technologies working and seamlessly connected
What needs to be done to incumbent businesses to reduce overall energy needs

› Mr James Baanabe Isingoma, Commissioner for Energy Resources, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development

2.45pm

CASE STUDY: ENCOURAGING AFRICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS IN 2012

Dr Agostinho Zacarias

Dr. Agostinho Zacarias is currently the United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in South Africa. Prior to his appointment he held a similar position and that of Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe (2005 to 2009) From...

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Progress in renewable energy operations in South Africa and on the continent
Critical success factors in the development of a low carbon and climate-resilient economy
Promoting energy access and development benefits though decentralized renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions

› Dr Agostinho Zacarias, Resident Coordinator, UNDP South Africa

3.15pm

Afternoon refreshments and speed networking

4pm

Case study: ENTRO’S EXPERIENCE IN INTERCONNECTING EASTERN NILE COUNTRIES

Mr. Mamdouh M. Hassan at Power & Electricity World Africa

Successful power interconnection between Sudan and Ethiopia
The power trade study in the Eastern Nile and feasibility of interconnection.
Achieving best practice in integrated resources development and management

› Mr. Mamdouh M. Hassan, Regional Hydropower Expert, Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO)

REGULATION

4.30pm

PANEL DISCUSSION: AFTER DURBAN - UPDATES ON COP 17

Moderator:

Mr Matthews Mooketsane Bantsijang at Power & Electricity World Africa

Ms Phindile Nzimande at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Siseho Chibeya Simasiku at Power & Electricity World Africa

Dr. Benon Mutambi at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Stephen Nyante Adu at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Damien Navizet

Damien Navizet is a civil engineer from the French Ministry for Ecology, Energy and Sustainable Development. He’s been working with the French Development Agency (AFD) since 2001. From 2001 to 2006, at AFD’s headquarters in Paris, he was posted at...

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How the next generation of policies and financing options will impact development
Feedback on the requirement that suppliers of electricity source an increasing proportion of their electricity from renewable sources
Where does REFIT fit in? New policy and incentives
Structure and consensus