EASTERN CAPE - EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE CONNECTING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PROSPECTUS EASTERN CAPE - EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE CONNECTING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE Development Investors Regulators Finance Project State-owned Developers Manufacturers Enterprises National Eastern Cape Departments Government Consultants Online Help Desk Community Share Matchmaking knowledge Develop partnerships IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN CAPE - EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE CONNECTING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE The Eastern Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa and the European Union will be jointly hosting a renewable energy conference from the 28th to the 30th of November 2012 in East London, South Africa. The objectives of the conference are to: • Raise awareness of renewable energy opportunities in the Eastern Cape and establish partnerships in renewable energy between the European Union and the Eastern Cape • Showcase and deepen existing projects and partnerships, and development cooperation • Identify opportunities and obstacles for renewable energy in the Eastern Cape informed by European Union experience • Establish on-going processes for supporting projects and partnerships The Conference is a key component of a visit by a trade delegation from the European Union to the Eastern Cape, which will be formally welcomed on the 27th November by the Honourable Premier of the Eastern Cape, Ms Noxolo Kiviet. The conference, which is hosted by the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism under MEC Mcebisi Jonas, will consist of two days of seminars, discussions and facilitated matchmaking involving current and potential stakeholders in renewable energy in the Eastern Cape, on the 28th and 29th November. It will be addressed by the Premier of the Eastern Cape, the head of the European Trade Delegation, and the Minister of Energy. Field trips will be organised for conference delegates on the 30th November to renewable energy projects and initiatives and a game reserve. The conference will provide delegates with insight into the current and developing regulatory and institutional arrangements pertaining to renewable energy projects and programmes in the province, the investment environment, and available and potential capacity within the province to support renewable energy. A help desk will be available to field questions on policy, regulations and institutional arrangements pertaining to the sector. Interested parties are encouraged to pre-register at http://www.greenenergy-ec.co.za. Seating is limited, and early registration is recommended. The provisional programme is attached. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN CAPE - EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE CONNECTING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE 1EC EU Renewable Energy Conference, Day 1 - 28 November 2012 – Provisional Programme Time Activity Location 08h00 – Onsite registration Reception 09h00 09h00 – Opening Plenary – Main 10h45 Welcome: Conference hall MEC – Mr Mcebisi Jonas Keynote Addresses: • Eastern Cape Premier, Ms Noxolo Kiviet • EU Ambassador, Roeland van de Geer • Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters • Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies • Panel - Questions and Answers 10h45 – Tea Reception 11h00 VIP media brieng session and opening of exhibition 11h00 – Making the transition to Renewable Energy Plenary – Main 12h00 • Status quo of Renewable energy in Europe, European Conference hall Council for Renewable Energy • The road to renewables: The case study of Germany • Renewable partnerships: SAGEN, Department of Energy/GIZ • National Renewable Energy Independent Power Procurement Process: Department of Energy 12h00 – Lunch and facilitated matchmaking Restaurant 14h00 14h00 – Paralell Sessions: Breakaway rooms 15h30 I. Independent Power Producers II. Bio-energy (biogas and biomass) III. Biofuels (bio-ethanol and bio-diesel Inputs to each session from National, Provincial and EU ocials and representatives, as well as industry experts 15h30 – Chairperson reportbacks and plenary discussion Plenary – Main 16h30 Conference hall All day Exhibition and Help Desk for matchmaking 19:00 Investors Dinner hosted by MEC – Mr Mcebisi Jonas IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN CAPE - EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE CONNECTING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE 23EC EU Renewable Energy Conference, Day 2 - 29 November 2012 – Provisional Programme Time Activity Location 08h00 – Review of proceedings on day one and orientation for day 2, Plenary – Main 09h00 Facilitator Conference hall 09h00 – Parallel Sessions – Implementing renewable energy projects Plenary – Main 10h45 I. Finance Conference hall • Inputs from EU (case study), National Treasury, Development Finance (EU and SA), DEDEAT, Banks, Investor, Project Developer II. Technology, skills and training • Inputs from EU (case study), Oce of the Premier (EC Green Skills initiative), Department of Environmental Affairs (National Green Skills initiative), Department of Science and Technology, Industry experts III. Policy, regulations and institutions • Inputs from EU (case study), Department of Environmental Affairs, Water Affairs, South African Local Government Association, NERSA, Industry associations on policy, authorisations, SEAs 10h45 – Tea Reception 11h00 VIP media brieng session and opening of exhibition 11h00 – Reportbacks and Panel Discussion, Chairs from parallel sessions Plenary – Main 12h00 and industry experts Conference hall 12h00 – Lunch and facilitated matchmaking Restaurant 14h00 14h00 – Outcomes Breakaway rooms 15h00 • Commitments • Statements of intent 15h00 – Closing Address Plenary – Main 15h30 Conference hall All day Exhibition and Help Desk for matchmaking IN PARTNERSHIP WITH.