2nd Annual RenewCon India 2011

Conference Agenda

Solar Power Conference – Thursday 26 August 2010

9:00		Registration & Refreshments

10:00		Opening Remarks from the Chair
		Gayatri Ramanathan, Editor
		The Energy Business

10:10		Translating the National Solar Mission (NSM ) from policy to practical implementation
		Outlining the key themes and targets of the National Solar Mission and what this means for the Indian solar energy market Examining how the NSM is underpinning the development of indigenous R&D to significantly reduce the price of equipment Determining plans and timeframe's for driving technological innovation to further reduce equipment and operational costs Understanding the implications of the NSM in attracting investment and ensuring favourable ROI timeframe's Evaluating the impact of incentive schemes proposed to support the development of solar energy for rural and remote locations Ensuring that on-grid parity can be achieved by the planned timelines - clarifying the Government’s action plan
		Gireesh Pradhan, Additional Secretary
		Ministry of Power

Panel Discussion
10:45		Attracting appropriate sources of investment to drive the commercial success of your solar energy project
		Determining the optimal source and mix of finance for solar energy projects Identifying new avenues for re-financing of existing projects Comparing the suitability of the different finance options for your solar energy project including private equity, venture capital, non banking financial corporation, nationalised banks, private sector banks, public private partnerships Understanding the implications of solar equipment costs on investment levels and payback periods as compared with other renewable energy projects Pinpointing the key criteria that investors look for in solar power projects Putting together an attractive investment proposal to ensure you secure scarce funds with ease Clarifying the latest government incentives to drive up investment levels in solar energy projects Identifying innovative ways of achieving an attractive return on investment Examining successful case studies in attracting financing and re-financing of solar power projects
		Gireesh Pradhan, Additional Secretary Ministry of Power
		Gopal Agarwal, Vice President, Project Advisory and Structured Finance SBI Capital Markets
		Dr. V K Garg, Chairman, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)


11:20		Morning Refreshments and Networking

11:50		Strategies for driving rural electrification through cost-effective solar energy generation
		Quantifying the rural electrification opportunity for power generators and equipment manufacturers Evaluating the challenges in delivering cost-effective solar power to rural and remote areas and government incentives for driving this Overcoming the practical set up challenges Understanding the technical limitations of solar and providing backup in rural areas Ensuring long term interworking of industry and government to support electricity for all by 2012
		Anjan Ghosh, Head of Business Development
		Tata BP Solar

Panel Discussion
12:25		Analysing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) framework to ensure its suitability for the solar energy sector
		Clarifying the impact of the existing PPA framework and how it is being revised to ensure its relevance for the solar sector Identifying strategies for working around the PPA to speed the take-up of solar energy in the early years Understanding the implications of Generation Based Incentives Examining the potential of power bundling to drive the solar sector Evaluating how tariffs across states must be reworked to ensure parity and transparency - working around ambiguity in the short term
		V P Raja, Chairman Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
		Anjan Ghosh, Head of Business Development Tata BP Solar
		Aseem Sharma, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director Sunborne Energy
		Dr. P.K. Mishra, Chairman Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC)


13:00		Lunch and Networking

14:00		Making the business case for entering the solar energy market in India - managing the risks and rewards
		Sizing up the opportunity in the Indian solar energy sector for power generators, equipment suppliers and component manufacturers Understanding the partnerships required to ensure an effective market entry and expansion strategy Navigating the roadblocks of land acquisition and government procedures to ensure timely implementation Building affordability into your solar power offering through appropriate technology options and project management Identifying critical success factors to ensure optimal return on investment
		Sanjay Krishnamurti, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL )

14:35		Building a robust solar energy power plant to ensure the cost-effective and continuous supply of solar energy
		Optimising the design process to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of your solar power plant Comparing the merits and demerits of turnkey approaches for implementing modern power plants Maximising the operational efficiency of your power plant through the use of innovative technologies and processes Evaluating the latest generation technologies and components for ensuring plant reliability and cost-efficiency
		K U Warrier, Vice President and Head
		Larsen & Toubro ECC

15:10		Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

15:40		Leveraging advanced photovoltaic technologies to achieve cost-effective and highly efficient solar power generation
		Examining the latest technological advances in the design and implementation of photovoltaic technology Improving the cost to performance ratio of advanced photovoltaic's, monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin frame technologies Optimising the application of photovoltaic's in on-grid and off-grid environments Establishing indigenous production of photovoltaic solutions and components
		Rajiv Arya, CEO
		Moser Baer Photovoltaic

16:15		Examining the potential of concentrated solar thermal technologies to achieve cost-effective and highly efficient solar power generation
		Establishing the potential of solar thermal technologies and understanding their advantages over existing solutions Overcoming the operational challenges of utilising solar thermal technologies: - Achieving continuous power generation through different weather conditions - Reducing land mass requirements - Cost efficiency compared with other solar options Implementing an ongoing testing programme to maintain the operating efficiency of the plant Improving efficiency in the operation and maintenance of the plant Learning from experiences across the globe in advanced solar thermal technologies
		Aseem Sharma, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director
		Sunborne Energy

16:50		Comparing and contrasting new technological advances in the solar energy equipment and component sector
		Identifying the latest technological advancements in the solar sector worldwide Choosing the material aspects of technology - toxicity, availability and processibility Determining the potential of new approaches such as nanotechnology and quantum technology Driving collaboration between industry and academia to speed up the commercialisation of advanced technologies
		Prof Chetan Singh Solanki, Associate Professor, Department of Energy, Science and Engineering
		IIT - Bombay
		Prof K Srinivas Reddy, Associate Professor, Heat Transfer and Thermal Power Laboratory
		IIT - Madras

17:30		Close of Conference Day One

Wind Power Conference – Friday 27 August 2010

9:00		Registration & Refreshments

10:00		Opening Remarks from the Chair
		Gayatri Ramanathan, Editor
		The Energy Business

10:10		Analysing the evolving structure, dynamics and key players of the Indian wind energy industry - ensuring successful market entry and expansion strategies
		Outlining the role of Government in driving the growth and development of the wind energy sector - targets, milestones and implementation plans Understanding the evolving role and relationship of power generators, technology providers and investors - new business models, new opportunities Profiling the most successful wind energy players in India today and understanding their critical success factors Attracting foreign investment and partnerships to propel the wind energy sector further Establishing the roadmap for indigenous R&D and manufacturing - driving down costs and ensuring technological excellence

Panel Discussion
10:45		Identifying, attracting and securing innovative sources of investment to drive the successful implementation and operation of your wind energy project
		Examining the most successful sources of financing made in India’s wind energy sector to date Comparing the suitability of the different finance options for your wind energy project including private equity, venture capital, non banking financial corporation, nationalised banks, private sector banks, public private partnerships Determining the optimal balance of debt to equity to ensure the health of your wind energy project Understanding the investors’ perspective - what are the key ingredients for a highly investable wind energy project? Identifying smart methods for optimising the payback period - balancing early ROI with business sustainability and longevity
		Krishna Chaitanya, Investment Principal Actis
		Sunil Jain, Chief Operating Officer Green Infra
		Ojasvi Gupta, Associate Vice President, Project Advisory and Structured Finance SBI Capital Markets


11:20		Morning Refreshments and Networking

11:50		Making the business case and identifying potential partners to drive the success of your wind energy business in India
		Leveraging government incentives and identifying regulatory mechanisms to ensure a robust financial foundation and speedy market entry Identifying sources of investment and key criteria for securing funds Competing on land acquisition and ensuring effective site selection to optimise your wind power generation ratio Identifying cost-effective sources of technology, components and manufacturing - evaluating the potential for indigenous R&D Searching out the right partner and setting up robust contracts to ensure early commercial success Applying the latest operational techniques to optimise the efficiency and output of your wind power plant Mapping out risk factors and identifying realistic timelines for return on investment
		Sameer Mathur, General Manager, Business Development
		Reliance Power

Panel Discussion
12:25		Understanding how the CERC along with the SERC s are driving a more cohesive regulatory framework for the commercial success of India’s wind energy sector
		Mapping out the current targets for delivering wind energy as part of the power mix to India’s urban and rural communities Determining the level of inter-working between the MNRE and CERC to drive wind energy, and identifying scope for strengthening this Examining the latest regulatory developments to ensure a commercially compelling investment environment for wind energy: - Renewable purchase agreement - Power purchase agreement - Unambiguous tariff structures - Trading certificates Determining how current and emerging targets will be implemented and enforced
		Dr Pramod Deo, Chairman Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC )
		V P Raja, Chairman Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC )
		Mahesh Makhija, Director, Business Development (Renewables) CLP Power India
		Chintan Shah, Vice President, Strategic Business Development Suzlon


13:00		Lunch and Networking

14:00		Navigating the practicalities of setting up and operating a cost-effective wind energy plant
		Effective site selection and land acquisition strategies - identifying new locations and negotiating favourable terms Comparing the pros and cons of greenfield and brownfield sites Addressing the project execution and management challenges Selecting the optimal technology options and ensuring on-going low-cost high-reliability maintenance Applying advanced operational efficiency techniques such as Six Sigma and Lean to optimise plant output Maintaining a close ongoing relationship with suppliers to ensure enhanced operational output
		Avinash Rao, Deputy General Manager, Business Initiatives (Renewables) CLP Power India
		Ashish Gupta, Senior Vice President Power Projects, Head of Power Management Group ACC and Ambuja Cements

14:35		Leveraging joint wind and solar power plant architectures to drive the cost-efficiency of your power project
		Examining the drivers for joint wind and solar power plants Determining the technological challenges of achieving seamless interworking of wind and solar equipment Evaluating the operational and site selection considerations Determining the scope for joint wind and solar power generation in the long term as compared with dedicated plants Lessons learnt from pilots and early market entries - quantifying the operational and financial benefits
		Charu Datta Palekar, Principal Consultant
		PricewaterhouseCoopers

15:10		Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

15:40		Assessing the potential of offshore wind farms and comparing investment levels and payback periods with onshore options
		Examining the experience of offshore wind farms in Denmark, Germany and other developed markets Identifying the critical success factors for setting up an offshore wind farm: - Geographical characteristics - Capital expenditure levels - ROI timelines - Technology options Identifying the potential for offshore wind farming in India Mapping out the investment and partnership opportunities this creates
		Harshvardhan Bhatnagar, Partner and Head of Advisory Services, Infrastructure and Real Estate
		Ernst & Young

16:15		Exploring the opportunities and challenges of setting up offshore wind farms in India
		Insights into the offshore global wind market and the possibilities for India Planning and construction considerations for offshore wind farms Examining the technological advancements with cost considerations for better returns from offshore wind farm Analysing the critical issues along the value chain
		Dr S Gomathinayagam, Vice President, Offshore Projects Development
		Suzlon Infrastructure Services



16:50		Leveraging local R&D capability to drive the innovation and cost effectiveness of indigenous wind energy equipment and systems
		Comparing the R&D scenario in India with developed nations and identifying a roadmap for competing more effectively How are Government incentives developing to stimulate R&D and deliver exponential growth of the Indian wind energy equipment sector? Recruiting the right R&D talent today to pave the way for a more innovations-led wind sector tomorrow Prioritising the technological aspects that would bring about most cost efficiency with indigenous R&D

		Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET )

17:30		Delivering high performance low-cost wind energy equipment for the Indian market
		Identifying the specific technological needs of Indian wind power plants and how this compares with developed nations What are the critical features and functionalities? How can cost be managed to make equipment affordable?
		Avinash Rao, Deputy General Manager, Business Initiatives (Renewables)
		CLP Power India

18:30		Close of Wind Power Conference