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19 th Annual International Summit2015 and Exhibition 2015 Renewable Energy Green Building Recycling Water Green Technologies Transportation 27-28 January 2015, Avenue, Air Port City, Israel 2015 CleanTech 2015 exhibition gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors התנועה לעצמאות אנרגטית לישראל המגזין המוביל בישראל לאנשי המקצוע בענף הגינון ירחון החקלאות המוביל בישראל 99 2015 Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources, Silvan Shalom: The Goal: "To reach production of 10% Renewable Energy by 2020" The Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources is leading the way to granting independence to Israel's energy sector. We face big challenges: electricity production from renewable energies, increasing efficiency and saving of energy, completing the movement of natural gas from sea to land and increasing its use in the economy, while maintaining the reliability of gas supply etc. The Israeli government has set itself a target to insert renewable energies into the electricity generation map of Israel. Recently, the government ratified my proposal to change and reallocate the existing quotas of renewable energy in order to reduce excess costs of the electricity sector by over $2 billion. The decision will allow the conversion of solar thermal plants to facilities using photo-voltaic (PV) technology with a capacity of 180 MW which will save the economy about 1.6 billion shekels over 20 years. In addition, the decision makes it possible to reallocate the quotas for wind and bio-gas technologies for hundreds of megawatts to PV technology, which will bring further savings to the electricity sector and as a result a reduction in electricity tariffs of about 15% in 2015. Our goal is to develop the renewable energy sector and to reach the target of 10% production in 2020, by creating a significant and major market in this sector. We will continue the trend we have started, while safeguarding demand, requirements and a reasonable price level, which lead to lower electricity prices and, consequently, cheaper products throughout the economy. With greetings, Silvan Shalom Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources Address by the Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection, KM Ofir Akunis: “The State of Israel Strives to Pioneer the Utilization and Use of Green Energy” Dear friends, I congratulate all the participants and those who contribute to the success of CleanTech 2015 Conference. During recent years, the whole world had utilized its various resources, with disregard towards man, animals and the environment. We paid, and are still paying a heavy price for this conduct. At the same time, when we look ahead, we can certainly say that the world in general, and the State of Israel particularly, take giant steps towards utilizing the natural resources, attempting to inflict minimal damage on the world we live in. The State of Israel strives to pioneer the utilization and use of green energy. We are capable and have the ability to position ourselves in this status. The CleanTech is an area affective all facets of our lives: The food we consume, the houses in which we live, the energy available to us, the roads and paths. We are on our way to live a healthier, cleaner, safer lives, while ensuring the preservation of the world for future generations. I wish all of you a successful, fruitful and enriching conference. Your success is the success of the State of Israel. Warm regards, KM Ofir Akunis Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection 99 983 2015 Minister of Economy, Naftali Bennett: The Global CleanTech Index determined: “Israel is the World’s Leader in CleanTech Innovation” Only last year I wrote in my greeting to the 2014 CleanTech Conference, that "The future is already here", and only a year later, reality had exceeded imagination, and the facts speak for themselves. The Global CleanTech Index determines - "Israel is the World's Leader in CleanTech Innovation". This year I am especially happy and proud to open the catalogue of the 2015 CleanTech Conference and Convention, wish the Conference' participants success and enjoyment, and thank the Conference organizers for their contribution to the promotion of an issue critical to the State of Israel, that directly affects the economy stability and its ability to continue and flourish. The State of Israel is at the global forefront, acting as a "spearhead" and a world leader in CleanTech technologies. This status was not randomly achieved, and several factors combined brought about this impressive result, among them we can name - the number of startup companies focusing on CleanTech technologies, that represents a non- proportional ratio to the size of the State of Israel, both in terms of population and in market size; the sophisticated atmosphere and business environment, supporting the elite technology sector in general, and the Cleantech sector particularly; alongside the innovative and creative spirit, a resilient spirit, turning the impossible into a reality. Moreover, the Venture Funds, recognizing the huge potential and supporting innovative developments; and of course, correct government vision and policy, with regards to encouragement and support of entrepreneurship ventures. If we observe the CleanTech industry, we will find that new companies required years of research and development before their products will materialize into a finished product, and only then the production and marketing challenges will present themselves. On a State level, we can name a long line of deliberate activity, enabling this industry to reach its current position, as a world leader - correct involvement, a directing and supporting hand are factors that eventually enables companies to develop their products, establish themselves and penetrate into the market. I addition, the country supports and assists companies both through suitable legislation, publishing supporting regulations and allocating resources, facilitating relationships with relevant entities, consolidating relevant information, and conducting vigorous activity towards promotion of programs focused in water and renewable energy. We constantly engage in creating opportunities for the Israeli market, and as an example, we can state that we recently joined a group of 41 countries within the World Trade Organization (WTO), promoting excise from customs on "green" and environmentally friendly products. The agreement is due to include cancellation of customs and duty taxes on water and renewable energy products and technology, and products relating to sustainable construction, which could afford substantial support to many products based on Israeli development. Formulation of a new trade agreement will lead to cancellation of customs duty on products contributing to the quality of the environment, which will support penetration into new markets and improvement of profitability. The potential is substantial, since this market is valued at over 900 Billion USD's annual. And in conclusion, we can take a moment to look back proudly, and look at the future hopefully - only a year ago I wrote in my greeting to the 2014 CleanTech Conference, that "The future is already here", and here, only a year later, reality had surpassed the imagination, and the facts speak for themselves - the Global CleanTech Index stated - "Israel is a Leader in CleanTech Innovation". It is no secret that Israel was not blessed with immense natural resources, combined with environmental and regional challenges, imposing further burden on the collaboration with our neighboring countries, yet we found the way to overcome and empower ourselves on the path to obtaining energetic independence, and turned the disadvantage into an actual leverage, and as stated, accomplished that thanks to the human quality and the Jewish-Israeli spirit. For that, and for much more, you who endeavor in this industry deserve a "well done!" wish and all the honors - you bring respect and pride to the Israeli market, and carry it as a growth engine towards a better future. Naftali Bennett The Minister of Economy 974 2015 Greetings from the Director of The Green Energy Association of Israel: Israel’s Electricity Sector is becoming Modern and Green - CleanTech Exhibition 2015 The Israeli electricity market is changing dramatically. The Energy Ministry has been promoting, in recent years, three national programs: integration of private producers into the electricity sector, reaching the target of 10% of production with renewable energy by 2020 and achieving the energy efficiency target of 20% savings in electricity by 2020. Gas discoveries off the coast of Israel are an enormous challenge for the electricity sector and for decision-makers in the industry. We are at the dawn of an era in which, for the first time, long-term planning can be made for the electricity sector. Renewable energy, greater energy efficiency and green energy are expected to play a significant and increasing role in the electricity sector in Israel, as is happening in modern electricity markets around the world. Green energy benefits the environment and allows better use of resources, reduction of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and also enables a more "just" redistribution of the role of electricity producer between electricity consumers, including the settlements in the periphery, kibbutzim and communities, and the operators of conventional power plants and the Electric Company. Moreover, green energy has a key role to play in strengthening the resilience