Internationales Forschungszentrum für Erneuerbare Energien e.V. und die Gemeinde Vechelde

2. Forum on Energy Transition in Friday, June 29 2012 16:30 – 19:30 Venue: Kraftfeld (Powerfield) Vechelde, Fabrikstr. 6 in 38159 Vechelde

Organisers: IFEED e.V. - Community Vechelde

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The term "energy revolution" stands for the dawn of the new energy era of renewable energy and energy efficiency. As a result of the disaster in Japan, the Federal Government has decided the speedy and final phase-out of use of nuclear energy. The aim of the Act on Granting Priority to Renewable Energy from 12.22.2011 is in the interest of the climate and environment. This will enable sustainable development of energy supply and gradually increase to 80% the share of renewables in the electricity supply up to 2050. This is a much longer time and a very ambitious goal, and thus one of the biggest challenges in the 21st Century to secure the future of subsequent generations.

On this basis, states and municipalities are now also required to make their contribution to the implementation of energy policy. Decentralized energy production is an essential building block for the power supply on site. The municipalities will receive this new perspective and learn to strengthen their local supply.

Last year the first Forum was held with international participation, and the 2nd Forum will deal with the regional implementation for the energy transition to inform the citizens about the current situation and offer them the opportunity to participate in discussions.

We cordially invite you to attend. Admission is free.

Sincerely yours,

Hartmut Marotz Hartmut Marotz Prof. Dr. El Bassam Bürgermeister Leiter IFEED

2. Forum on Energy Transition in Germany

Program

16:30 Get Together Arrival and the opportunity to visit exhibits

17:00 Welcome and Introduction Professor El Bassam, Director, IFEED

17:15 Greetings (Senior Official Ralf Werner, community Vechelde)

17:30 Reconstruction of the energy supply in Jens Palandt, Senior Board member, Zweckverband Braunschweig

18:00 Energy transition in the district of Wolfgang Gemba, County Council for Construction and Environment, District Peine

18:30 Off-grid photovoltaics and storage systems Jürgen Degenhardt, Ziegeler Solar + Electrical, Vechelde

18:45 Heating with the sun and renewable energy Frank Ziegeler, Ziegeler + Solar Building Technology, Vechelde

19:00 Discussion and Outlook

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Reimers, TU Braunschweig, Institute for Telecommunications, Environmental Officer of the Municipality Vechelde

Following the meeting will be an opportunity to visit the solar park.

Prior registration is requested.

Please contact Community Vechelde, Ms. Jessica Otte, at: 05302/802 -274, or by e-mail: [email protected]