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CONNECTING FOR A GREEN ENERGY FUTURE

EASTERN CAPE - EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGYCONFERENCE

PROSPECTUS



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Develop partnerships

Matchmaking

Online Community Help Desk

Share knowledge

InvestorsDevelopment

FinanceRegulators

ProjectDevelopers

State-ownedEnterprisesManufacturers

NationalDepartments Consultants

Eastern CapeGovernment



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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.



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Time Activity Location 08h00 – 09h00

Onsite registration Reception

09h00 – 10h45

Opening Welcome: 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

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Panel - Questions and Answers

Plenary – Main Conference hall

10h45 – 11h00

Tea VIP media brie�ng session and opening of exhibition

Reception

11h00 – 12h00

Making the transition to Renewable Energy • Status quo of Renewable energy in Europe, European

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 – 14h00

Lunch and facilitated matchmaking Restaurant

14h00 – 15h30

Paralell Sessions: 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 o�cials and representatives, as well as industry experts

Breakaway rooms

15h30 – 16h30

Chairperson reportbacks and plenary discussion Plenary – Main Conference hall

All day Exhibition and Help Desk for matchmaking 19:00 Investors Dinner hosted by MEC – Mr Mcebisi Jonas

1EC EU Renewable Energy Conference, Day 1 - 28 November 2012 – Provisional Programme



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Time Activity Location 08h00 – 09h00

Review of proceedings on day one and orientation for day 2, Facilitator


09h00 – 10h45

Parallel Sessions – Implementing renewable energy projects I. Finance

• 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), O�ce 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 – 11h00

Tea VIP media brie�ng session and opening of exhibition

Reception

11h00 – 12h00

Reportbacks and Panel Discussion, Chairs from parallel sessions and industry experts


12h00 – 14h00

Lunch and facilitated matchmaking Restaurant

14h00 – 15h00

Outcomes • Commitments • Statements of intent

Breakaway rooms

15h00 – 15h30

Closing Address Plenary – Main Conference hall

All day Exhibition and Help Desk for matchmaking

23EC EU Renewable Energy Conference, Day 2 - 29 November 2012 – Provisional Programme

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