Solar energy (PV) conference and business development event
Hotel Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, Wednesday 18 February 2009
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Banjara Hills
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Andhra Pradesh
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Conference of CEOs and PV experts to discuss solar business opportunities in India
CEOs from the Indian solar PV industry and government experts will speak at the international solar energy conference in Hyderabad on 18 February. Dr Tripathi, advisor to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will explain the national PV policy plan. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, which finances most PV manufacturing facilities and solar projects, is represented by Mr Shri Debashish Majumdar, CMD of IREDA. The highly active States of Rajasthan and West Bengal will be represented by directors of the Renewable Energy Agencies, Mr Shareev Swarupand and Mr Gonchaudhari respectively. Gujarat State recently launched its new 'Solar Power Policy' plan for 500 megawatts of solar power. Astonfield Renewable Resources Ltd will develop a 200 MW PV farm project in Gujarat. Chairman Mr Mehta will elaborate on this, the largest Indian PV project to-date, and share his view of the opportunities in Gujarat.
The CEOs of several PV companies will speak in Hyderabad: IT Power, Malaviya Energy Consultancy, Orb Energy, Solar India Online, Sripower and thin-film module manufacturer Signet Solar. Most of them have many years' experience in the Indian PV market. They will discuss business opportunities such as the feasibility of large scale PV project development. The Indian Semiconductor Association will highlight the opportunities for new industrial development. A number of foreign companies will provide an international perspective and, finally, Edwin Koot, CEO of SolarPlaza, will provide an overview of global PV market development. The world market for cells and modules grew by more than 70% in 2008 due to strong markets in Spain and Germany. There was a shortage of silicon and modules last year, but now module prices seem to be declining. What will happen in 2009 and how will this affect the Indian PV market?
With large investments in industry, and the government increasingly backing the technology with subsidies, Indian solar energy is set to grow by at least 25% this year. Characteristics such as a huge power deficit, no electricity grid and over 400 million people without access to electricity, will enable solar power to become the nation's predominant energy source. Currently, over 100 companies are involved in the solar PV industry in India, of which ten are manufacturers of solar cells, 21 are solar module producers, and the rest are assemblers and suppliers of solar systems.
Programme
Opportunities in the India PV market and Industry
Welcome by SolarPlaza
Edwin Koot(CEO SolarPlaza)
The global PV market: countdown to grid parity
Edwin Koot(CEO SolarPlaza)
The national PV policy and solar PV opportunities in India
Dr. Tripathi, Adviser, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Financing of solar projects in India and IREDA's perception of Indian PV market
Mr. Shri Debashish Majumdar. Managing Director IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Deveopment Agency
The dynamics of the Indian Solar PV Industry; the SolarFab city initiative
Rajiv Jain; Associate Director - Govt. Affairs India Semiconductor Association (ISA)
Coffee break
The India; status and forecast of a potential giant market
Jaideep Malaviya; independent solar energy consultant
The new 500 MW solar energy policy plan of Gujarat State
Representative Gujarat Energy Development Agency (Invited)
Project development opportunities in India's sunniest region: Rajasthan
Mr. Rajeev Swarup; CMD of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd
Experiences from an Indian Energy utility with a 2MWp PV project development in West Bengal
Mr. Subhendhu Podder; Dishegarh Power Supply Co. (DPSCL)
Joint Business networking lunch
On- and off-grid PV market experiences and opportunities in India
Damian Miller; Chief Executive Officer Orb Energy (system integrator)
Feasibility of large scale PV project development in India
Dwipen Boruah; General manager Energy Group of IT Power India
Practical experiences with large scale PV project development in India
GG Chowdary; CEO Sripower (PV project developer)
Market perspectives for large scale PV power plants
Ms. Nimisha Garg; Director Solar India Online
Tea break
How does an Indian module manufacturer see the market perspectives?
Mr. B.S. Mantha, VP Indian Sales and Strategy of Solar Semiconductor
Developing the largest (200 MW) Solar PV farm in Gujarat
Mr. Ravinder Raina; President of Astonfield Renewable Resources Ltd.
Market perspectives from the world's leading inverter manufacturer
Matthias Hermes; Sales manager SMA
An overview of First Solar; the world's largest thin-film manufacturer
Jos van der Hyden; Vice President Business Development EMEA
Plenary discussion
Informal drink reception and private meetings
Informal business networking dinner for international delegates and
speakers
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